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Small Business Management - Growth Challenges Consultants

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University Canada West
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Fatemeh Behzadi Ebrahimi She / Her
educator
(7)
6
Timeline
  • July 8, 2024
    Experience start
  • September 28, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
4/4 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Family-Owned, Small to medium enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Startup
Any industries
Categories
Communications Market research Competitive analysis Market expansion Marketing strategy
Skills
business analysis small business management master of business administration (mba) communication management
Learner goals and capabilities

"Elevate Your Business with Strategic Insight: Collaborate with University Canada West MBA Students as Project-Based Growth Consultants"

In this unique opportunity, tap into the expertise of MBA students with entrepreneurship and managerial knowledge. Over the semester, our student-consultants will engage with your organization, analyzing its structure and management to craft tailored strategies for improvement and sustained growth. Benefit from a project-based experience that leverages fresh perspectives and academic rigour to address your specific challenges and enhance productivity. Connect virtually with our dynamic teams through efficient communication tools for a mutually rewarding partnership.

Learners
Graduate
Any level
35 learners
Project
35 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Holistic Business Analysis Report & Strategic Proposal
  • Executive Summary: Report & Proposal
  • Dynamic 20-Minute Presentation


Project timeline
  • July 8, 2024
    Experience start
  • September 28, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Based on a management issue and challenges that you currently face, the students will research and analyze your organization’s goals and existing structure to provide you with strategic recommendations for growth and expansion. The course instructor will also participate in some capacity to ensure you're receiving value throughout the entirety of the project.

This course is all about students acting as consultants - working with a business to identify needs / challenges and come up with solutions and proposals for you by the end of term.


  • Create a growth strategy plan.
  • Discovering and examining existing gaps in the business and developing solutions.
  • Developing recommendations for your organization to meet a goal or solve a challenge.
  • Restructuring your organization based on an organizational challenge.
  • Developing strategies to improve employee productivity and satisfaction.