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One of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious universities, St. Francis Xavier is consistently ranked the best undergraduate university in Canada.
Our close-knit residence environment is at the heart of the StFX experience. Students live and learn together in a thriving academic environment. They have a wide variety of fascinating programs to choose from in the faculties of Arts, Science and Education, and within the Gerald Schwartz School of Business.
Our 45,000 worldwide alumni are a strong and engaged community, and provide a valuable network for graduating students.
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Interdisciplinary Health Capstone: Research and Innovation Projects
HLTH 412
Learners in this experience are capable of conducting thorough research on health-related innovation problems, synthesizing relevant data, and proposing practical, sustainable solutions. They will work in teams to refine problems in collaboration with healthcare organizations and non-profits, assess current evidence, and recommend the most feasible solution with a detailed implementation plan. They are adept at critical thinking, teamwork, and producing research-based recommendations that align with real-world healthcare challenges.
Comparative Market Analysis and International Business Strategy
BSAD 452
Details Are you considering expanding your company and exploring global markets? Our student consultants can help you assess your international readiness, compare different market opportunities, and help you develop foreign entry strategies. We are particularly interested in projects involving any of the following: market readiness assessments to determine whether your firm is ready to expand internationally comparative market analyses exporting licensing franchising strategic alliances or joint ventures regional or global expansion strategies Learner skills Competitive analysis, Business strategy, Marketing strategy, Research, Financial forecasting; communication Deliverables The final project deliverables may include a comprehensive written report that includes the following key components (as appropriate to the context) and a business presentation: Country assessment for the product(s) or service(s) in question External and internal environmental scanning Marketing strategy Marketing budgets Operational strategy Financial analysis Implementation plan including schedules, task descriptions, resource allocations, budgets, and timelines for implementation
International Market Entry Strategy Project
BSAD 357
This experience is designed for learners in their 2nd or 3rd year of an undergraduate Business program, focusing on international business including market entry strategies. Participants will have a foundational understanding of market analysis and strategic planning for entering foreign markets. By applying these skills, learners can assist companies in evaluating potential international opportunities, identifying key market entry barriers, and recommending strategic approaches for successful entry. This experience allows learners to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications, providing valuable insights for companies looking to expand internationally.
Fundamentals of Process Engineering
ENGR 227
This course is taken by students typically in the final year of their engineering diploma (with the next step being the completion of their engineering degree). Students would have a foundational background in processes, thermo-fluids, statics, materials, design, etc. The goal in this course is facilitate a project that would help students make connections between course work and industry needs. We are interested in working with companies to provide outcomes of value - whether this be designs, research, and/or technical reports.