Masters Developing Countries Project
Timeline
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March 1, 2021Experience start
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March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 16, 2021Mid project review
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May 28, 2021Final presentations
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May 28, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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March 1, 2021Experience start
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March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 16, 2021Mid project review
Video conference meeting where students will report progress of their research.
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May 28, 2021Final presentations
Students will provide a video presentation at the end of the project.
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May 28, 2021Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Communications Market researchSkills
problem solving competitive analysis marketing strategy critical thinking data analysisIn emerging developing countries, middle-class population is growing. Our postgraduate students in Master of International Development in School of Global, Urban and Social Studies will help your company identify this untapped market and grow your business in these developing countries. With a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, our students will analyze local demands and supply and potential risks in business operation.
We are interested in partnering with private business including MNCs and SMEs which are interested in developing countries as market and also local governments in the development context.
Learners
The company or organization can get 'free' data analysis and report(s) with academic and practical context.
Each student will write a 4000 word report. The educator will send the top 5 reports. Student groups will make a presentation video.
Project timeline
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March 1, 2021Experience start
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March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 16, 2021Mid project review
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May 28, 2021Final presentations
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May 28, 2021Experience end
Timeline
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March 1, 2021Experience start
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March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 16, 2021Mid project review
Video conference meeting where students will report progress of their research.
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May 28, 2021Final presentations
Students will provide a video presentation at the end of the project.
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May 28, 2021Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Develop a business plan to target people in developing countries (eg the application of the Bottom of the Pyramid (BOP) to practice).
Marketing report to identify new markets in developing countries, including, local needs, competitor analysis, local economic trends
Write a grant application which is funded by UN agency. The application would include overview of a selected developing country.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Fortnightly meetings with students to discuss project progress.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Timeline
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March 1, 2021Experience start
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March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
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April 16, 2021Mid project review
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May 28, 2021Final presentations
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May 28, 2021Experience end
Timeline
-
March 1, 2021Experience start
-
March 5, 2021Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
-
April 16, 2021Mid project review
Video conference meeting where students will report progress of their research.
-
May 28, 2021Final presentations
Students will provide a video presentation at the end of the project.
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May 28, 2021Experience end