Research & Analysis Capstone
Timeline
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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
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May 1, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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May 1, 2019Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market researchSkills
teamwork qualitative synthesis project planning primary and secondary research organizational analysisA full class of students will conduct research and analysis to provide insights and recommendations on an organizational opportunity or challenge of your choice.
Learners
Phase 1 – Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to understand your situation, devise the project scope, and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.
Phase 2 – Project Execution and Check Ins: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will formally communicate with organization representative(s) during two sessions, where the students will solicit feedback on their progress.
Phase 3 - Outcome - Report and Presentation: Students will submit a detailed report on the outcomes of the project. Teams will also present this in the last class. Organization representative(s) are invited to attend these presentations.
Project timeline
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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
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May 1, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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May 1, 2019Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Starting this January, an entire class of 25 students will work in groups of 5, spending 1,250 hours working to provide value to your organization.
Students will conduct an analysis and develop a comprehensive understanding of your current state, opportunities, and recommendations. Based on your objectives, students will complete primary and secondary research over a 2-month period to provide high-value, applicable recommendations.
Example project tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic analysis of existing processes.
- Viability study for a new initiative.
- Strategic action plan development.
- New market analysis.
- Best practice audit.
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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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
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May 1, 2019Experience end
Timeline
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January 14, 2019Experience start
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January 23, 2019Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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February 16, 2019First Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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March 9, 2019Second Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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May 1, 2019Experience end