MBA International Expansion Consultancy
General
- 50 learners; teams of 5
- 20 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 5 projects wanted
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any company type
- Any industries
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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January 22, 2018Experience start
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January 29, 2018Project Scope Meeting
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March 20, 2018Midway Check In
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April 19, 2018Experience end
Timeline
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January 22, 2018Experience start
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January 29, 2018Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and organization to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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March 20, 2018Midway Check In
Meeting between students and organization to ensure that progress is on track halfway through completion.
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April 19, 2018Experience end
Overview
- Details
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A 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.
- Learner skills
- Business analysis, Data analysis, Market research, Research, Risk assessment
- Deliverables
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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 Examples
Beginning this January, a group of five MBA students will spend 100 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 students questions or provide additional information.