Structured Problem Solving and MBA Consulting Projects
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February 1, 2022Experience start
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May 1, 2022Experience end
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Information technology Leadership Competitive analysis Environmental sustainability Marketing strategySkills
competitive analysis business analytics business consulting business strategy marketing strategyThis course provides students in the STEM-designated Master of Business Administration program with the opportunity to use the skills they have developed through other courseworkto the development and execution of a capstone project. The projects, using real-world situations and data, serve as preparation for careers in industries such as marketing, consulting, and finance that require extensive knowledge and application of industry-leading consultative processes.
Many organizations face the challenges of developing information into knowledge and then converting that intelligence into actionable decisions. Organizations demand the interdisciplinary skills of professionals who can find insights through research and analysis that can assist decision-makers across various divisions. Students from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester will create a narrative on how advanced analytical techniques can provide actionable business solutions.
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Deliverables may vary depending on the scope of your project or challenge and may include but are not limited to:
- A project proposal document
- A fully detailed written report describing the research, analysis, recommendation, implementation and risk evaluation.
- An executive summary presentation of the analysis and the recommendations and implementation schedule proposed.
- Impactful and actionable recommendations
Project timeline
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February 1, 2022Experience start
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May 1, 2022Experience end
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For decades, the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester has been a business education leader. Our long tradition of innovation, commitment to research and testing, and inclusivity and diversity position us for continued success. Our research and teaching are strongly focused on analytics and economics and how data can be used to drive critical business decisions so that you can enter the business world prepared to impact real change. In 2018 we became the first business school to secure STEM designation for each of its Masters and MBA specializations.
In this course, students can contribute to your organization's mandate by conducting detailed analysis and research to arrive at recommendations regarding the strategic initiative or problem you are evaluating.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Identifying trends and establishing correlations
- Creating predictive models
- Submitting recommendations based on the analysis
- Strategic Customer Segmentation Analysis
- Identifying and enhancing marketing campaigns through evaluating customer segmentation (Gen Z (68m), Gen Y (Millennials- 72m), Gen X (65m) & Baby Boomers (71m).
- Implementing cutting edge technology to analyze customer segmentation relative to platform engagement.
- Development of Reporting Dashboards with drill-down analytical capabilities
- Development of predictive analytics solutions using machine learning techniques, which include the use of artificial intelligence
- Customer Segmentation Development including clustering-type solutions
- Customer Relationship Management Campaign Design and Implementation
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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Timeline
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February 1, 2022Experience start
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May 1, 2022Experience end