Master's Strategic Data Analysis Consultancy
Timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
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August 21, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
Meeting between students and organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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August 21, 2019Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Accounting Data analysis Leadership Organizational structureSkills
business analytics strategic data analysisIs your organization facing a strategic challenge or opportunity that could be solved through data analysis? In this project, Master's-level student-consultants will tackle a strategic problem or goal of your choosing, using data analytics to uncover insights and develop actionable recommendations, backed by data, that you can implement.
Learners
1. 25-slide deck highlighting students' analysis and key insights
2. Excel spreadsheets with algorithms
3. Presentation - Your organization can invite students to present their reports, either on-site or virtually
Project timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
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August 21, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
Meeting between students and organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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August 21, 2019Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Starting this May, groups of 6-8 master's-level student-consultants will analyze applicable data sets to help you make informed decisions for the success of your business. These datasets can include publicly available data related to your industry or customers. In the past, students have helped companies who are trying to:
- Reach a new customer/audience
- Introduce a new product
- Trying to reach a new target customer/audience
- Expand to a new location
- Enter a new industry
Based on the information your organization provides about current and past performance, and the goals that you've shared with the students, they will provide you with an analysis and recommendations that will help you gain insights into new opportunities or address a specific challenge your organization is facing.
The approaches students will use to address your challenges will vary by project. They include, but are not limited to:
- Predictive analytics in ecommerce & retail.
- Predictive analytics in investments & trading.
- Pricing for new technology products & services.
- Assessing credit scores, ratings, and risk.
- Financial fraud likelihood.
- Customer segmentation & targeting.
- Predicting customer churn.
- Sentiment analysis of social media content.
Project proposals must answer the following questions to be considered for inclusion in this course:
- What problems/opportunities would you like student consultants to address through this project?
- What are the benefits of this project to your organization/customers?
- What data set(s) will you providing to student teams? Please describe the format. If students will be using publicly available data, can you please provide a link to a representative data set?
You can find out more about the MBAN program here: http://schulich.yorku.ca/programs/mban/
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone call with the organizer to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.
Provide your dataset before the students start the project.
Be available for 3 meetings with your student group between May 20th and August 20th (approximately 1 hour per meeting), and a final presentation if desired.
Provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions or provide additional information.
Timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
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August 21, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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May 20, 2019Experience start
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May 28, 2019Project Kick-Off
Meeting between students and organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.
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June 11, 2019Check-in Meeting 1
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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July 16, 2019Check-in Meeting 2
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress towards completion of deliverables outlined in project plan is on track.
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August 21, 2019Experience end