MBA Strategy Consulting Project
Timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
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April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
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August 3, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
Preliminary assessment that describes the internal and external environments of the business, presents a preliminary assessment of key issues. Development of a detailed research/project plan.
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April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of the company and its external environment with conclusions about possible opportunities, threats, and future prospects. Preliminary strategic alternatives are outlined and discussed.
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
Draft report with finalized key issues and their rationale. Alternatives are evaluated and recommendations developed.
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
Final report and presentation with highlights of the strategic assessment and detailed description of key strategic issues, recommendation and implementation plan, including solid rationales.
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August 3, 2019Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Operations Project management Product or service launchSkills
strategy research analysis competitor analysis market researchSchulich MBA student-consultants will undertake a comprehensive strategic study of your organization and its external environment to identify key strategic issues and develop actionable recommendations - including an implementation plan - to help your organization achieve its goals.
Feedback from past clients indicates that they most appreciate the in-depth analysis and objective assessment of their operations and the new insights and perspectives introduced by the students.
Learners
Final deliverables include:
- A 40-page business-style report summarizing the assessment and presenting strategy and action recommendations, backed up by specific research appendices with summaries of the purpose, the methodology, and the major findings of the research.
- A 20-minute presentation summarizing the research findings and arguing the value of the recommended strategy and action plans.
Project timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
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April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
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August 3, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
Preliminary assessment that describes the internal and external environments of the business, presents a preliminary assessment of key issues. Development of a detailed research/project plan.
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April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of the company and its external environment with conclusions about possible opportunities, threats, and future prospects. Preliminary strategic alternatives are outlined and discussed.
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
Draft report with finalized key issues and their rationale. Alternatives are evaluated and recommendations developed.
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
Final report and presentation with highlights of the strategic assessment and detailed description of key strategic issues, recommendation and implementation plan, including solid rationales.
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August 3, 2019Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Beginning in January, a team of six to seven MBA students will spend up to 1,750 total hours completing a comprehensive study of your company and all of its business functions.
Based on their in-depth research and analysis, the student-consultants will identify future prospects for the organization and recommend specific strategic actions, including a detailed implementation plan and an outline of the financial implications.
Instead of focusing on one area of your business, the team will perform a comprehensive analysis of your organization, including internal (e.g., financial health; customer base; strategic capabilities; human capital) and external (e.g., competitors; industry and market trends; customer behaviour; technological developments) factors. This will lead to insights and recommendations that address the needs of your organization, holistically. However, organizations are encouraged to provide a goal or suggested area of focus to guide the students' direction.
Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to:
- New market entry
- New product offerings
- Sale of the company
- Streamlining operations or channels
- Changing organizational structure
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
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April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
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August 3, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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February 5, 2019Experience start
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February 23, 2019Phase 1: Preliminary Assessment & Research Plan
Preliminary assessment that describes the internal and external environments of the business, presents a preliminary assessment of key issues. Development of a detailed research/project plan.
-
April 21, 2019Phase 2: Research & Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of the company and its external environment with conclusions about possible opportunities, threats, and future prospects. Preliminary strategic alternatives are outlined and discussed.
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June 23, 2019Phase 3: Strategic Direction
Draft report with finalized key issues and their rationale. Alternatives are evaluated and recommendations developed.
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July 28, 2019Phase 4: Final Presentation to Faculty Panel
Final report and presentation with highlights of the strategic assessment and detailed description of key strategic issues, recommendation and implementation plan, including solid rationales.
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August 3, 2019Experience end