MBA Foreign Market Entry Consultancy
Timeline
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September 30, 2021Experience start
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January 22, 2022Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Product or service launch Sales strategy Marketing strategySkills
competitive analysis business consulting business strategy risk assessment market researchA group of MBA students will work with your organization to assess the benefits and risks of increasing business, expanding operations, or acquiring assets in another country.
Students
Phase 1 - Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and understand your objectives.
Phase 2 - Project Execution: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed.
Phase 3 - Outcome: Students will submit a 20-page report evaluating the foreign direct investment opportunity and providing a recommendation as to whether it is a good opportunity for your organization.
Project timeline
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September 30, 2021Experience start
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January 22, 2022Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Beginning this September, a group of five MBA students will spend 125 hours working with your organization to assess whether you should increase business, expand operations or acquire assets in another country.
Students will conduct research and analysis on a select a country, assess risks, and make a recommendation on whether you should make an investment there.
Past examples have included:
- Evaluating and recommending suppliers and channel partners in another country.
- Evaluating whether you should open a location in another country.
- Evaluating whether you should market your product/services in another country.
- Evaluating whether you should expand to another country (i.e. China or India).
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.
Minimum of 2-4 interactions with the students in-person or remotely (approximately 4-6 hours over the duration of the project).
Provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address student's questions or provide additional information.
Timeline
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September 30, 2021Experience start
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January 22, 2022Experience end