Capstone Project: Strategic Business Solutions

WORK 498
Open Closing on January 8, 2025 / 3 spots left
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hamed Taherdoost
Hamed Taherdoost He / Him
Associate Professor
4
Timeline
  • January 8, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Small to medium enterprise
Any industries
Categories
Information technology Market research Project management Market expansion Sales strategy
Skills
project planning business process professionalism ethical standards and conduct project scoping collaboration information synthesis timelines
Student goals and capabilities

Our Bachelor of Commerce students in their final two terms are skilled in delivering actionable insights across various business areas. They are proficient in business process analysis, identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities within an organization. Applying academic theories and industry concepts, they develop practical solutions tailored to real-world business problems. Their expertise covers areas such as Human Resources, Technology, Project Management, and more.

When companies partner with our learners, they receive innovative and strategic business solutions. Our students will analyze your business to uncover pain points in key areas like HR, Technology, and Project Management. They will also identify business opportunities and develop strategic plans to support your organization’s growth. Through effective team-based collaboration, our students work closely with employers and stakeholders to deliver project outcomes. Their work adheres to ethical and legal standards, ensuring all recommendations are responsible and compliant. In the end, companies gain valuable insights and solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
30 students
Project
30 hours per student
Level UP Teams assign students to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Throughout the Capstone Projects course, students will engage in several key activities to gain course credit and achieve meaningful outcomes for their project. The primary activities include:

Project Analysis and Assessment involves students conducting a thorough analysis of the client's business to identify pain points, challenges, and opportunities. This process includes evaluating business processes, resources, and overall needs to formulate a comprehensive understanding of the client's situation.

Development of Strategic Solutions is based on the analysis, where students develop practical, innovative solutions and strategic recommendations tailored to address the identified issues. They apply academic theories and industry concepts to create actionable plans that align with the client's goals.

Ongoing Communication and Collaboration requires students to maintain regular communication with the client and stakeholders, ensuring that their solutions are refined based on feedback and aligned with the client's evolving needs.

The deliverables that students will submit to the employer are:

Statement of Work - Proposal will be a detailed proposal (1000-2500 words) outlining the project's scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines. This document includes an analysis of the business's pain points, challenges, and opportunities. The proposal must be approved by both the instructor and the employer. The finalized proposal is submitted after incorporating feedback from the instructor and the client.

Confidentiality Agreement is a signed document that ensures the confidentiality of the client's sensitive information. This agreement is prepared and signed by students by the end of Week 4 and uploaded to the course platform.

Final Project Plan - Written Report will be a comprehensive report (2500-5000 words) that details the students' analysis, proposed solutions, and strategic recommendations. This report includes an evaluation of the challenges faced, methods used for assessment, and actionable recommendations for the client.

Final Project Plan Presentation will involve creating a presentation (15-20 high-quality slides) summarizing the project from the identification of the challenge to the implementation of the solutions. Students will present this in a 20-minute session followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the client. The presentation showcases their findings and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.

Project timeline
  • January 8, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

We are seeking companies with 5-50 employees in Canada, preferably in British Columbia, to collaborate on impactful projects across various industries. Our learners are equipped to tackle a range of business challenges, pain points, and opportunities.

Our learners are equipped to tackle a variety of impactful projects, each aimed at uncovering and addressing business challenges, pain points, and opportunities. For example, they can undertake projects focused on business process optimization, where they analyze and improve inefficient workflows or systems within an organization. This might involve streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, or reducing costs by identifying and addressing process bottlenecks.

Another type of project involves market research and competitive analysis. Students conduct in-depth research to uncover market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer behavior. Through this work, they can identify growth opportunities, emerging threats, or gaps in the market that the business can exploit. Additionally, learners are adept at crafting detailed marketing strategies. They focus on enhancing brand visibility, engaging target audiences, and driving sales. Projects might involve identifying key pain points in current marketing efforts, exploring new marketing channels, or designing targeted campaigns.

Strategic business planning is another area where students excel. They develop comprehensive business strategies or plans that address specific challenges faced by the company. This could include creating strategic roadmaps, setting achievable goals, and outlining actionable steps to drive business growth.

In the realm of technology, students evaluate existing technological tools and systems to propose new solutions or improvements. They might ask you the technology you use and identify opportunities for digital transformation, recommend new technologies, or develop plans for effective technology adoption.

In each of these projects, students will identify critical business challenges and pain points, explore opportunities for growth and improvement, and provide actionable recommendations that align with the company’s goals and objectives.

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

What specific business challenges or pain points are you hoping to address through this project?

What are your primary goals and objectives for this project?

What key deliverables or outcomes are you expecting from this project?

Are there any specific constraints or requirements (e.g., budget, timeline, resources) that the students should be aware of?