MBA Strategic Consulting Program
GlobalField Study Project
Projects are offered to 2ndyear full time MBA students
Project Application, Description and Timeline
Thank you for your interest in working with our students! This form will help us get a general idea of what you’d like to accomplish. If you end up working with a team of our MBA’s, their first task will be to meet with you and then write a detailed scope of work and a plan that both you and their faculty advisor will approve before they proceed. As the project progresses, further minor changes in the direction and expected deliverables may occur. Please note that while there is no fee for this program,sponsor companies are asked to prepay the air, hotel, per diem and in-country expenses directly related to the project. Maximum amounts to be agreed upon before the project commences
2014-15 Academic Year / Field Study ProjectsApplication Deadlines / November 1st and February 1st
Present Project to Students ** / Scheduled upon application **
Notification of Selection / Two weeks after application
Start Date / Flexible from Oct 1- Feb 22 provided 2-week in-country research can occur in early December or mid-March
Completion Date / 12-15 weeks
Project Scope / International with in-country research. See timeline below
Team Composition / 3-4 2nd year full-time MBA students plus advisor
Project Topics / Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain/Operations, Strategy
Project Fee / None. Sponsor companies are asked to prepay the air, hotel and per diem and in-country expenses directly related to the project. Maximum amounts to be agreed upon before the project commences
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Company Background: Years in business, background of owners, founders, main products, markets. The “about” section of your website may cover it.
Project Description & Presentation to Students: Please provide a general, brief, description of what you’d like to accomplish, some of the expected deliverables, what you would do with the information, etc. Include as much detail as you like, but a paragraph or two should be sufficient to give the students a general idea of the project. Feel free to attach a separate document if that’s easier. Once a team is selected, they will write a detailed scope of work which will be approved by you and their faculty advisor.
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Team Requirements
Required Language Capability other than English? Yes ___ No ___
If “No”, please skip the rest of this section.
Language choice 1:
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Skill level (choose one): conversation - fluent - native
How many of the 3-4 team members should have this capability?
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How many of the 3-4 team members should have this capability?
Skill level (choose one): conversation - fluent - native
**Clients will be invited to present their project goals in person to the students at 5:00-6:00 PM information session on campus on a date arranged by the MBA Strategic Consulting Program office. Experience has shown that given the often complex nature of these projects this personal introduction gives the students a better understanding of the project and the value they can bring to the organization.
Strategic Implication: If applicable, please describe the strategic issue(s) that might be addressed with the assistance of the student team.
Deliverables: If not already covered in the project description, please comment on the expected outcomes from this project. For example, a new market entry plan, financial model, competitive analysis, business expansion plan, etc.
Please email the completed form to .
Thanks!
Gordon Neumiller –Director - MBA Strategic Consulting Program
MichaelG.FosterSchool of Business - University of Washington
Dempsey Hall 334 – Box 353223 Seattle, WA 98195 USA
Ph 206-543-0964 Fax 206-616-7351
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MBA Strategic Consulting Program
Global Field Study Project -Timeline
Fall-Winter / Winter-Spring Quarters 2014-2015
Each student on the team commits approximately four to five hours a week to the project for 12-15 academic weeks (allowing for break and exam weeks) generally conducted as follows:
Weeks 1-2 Individual students are introduced to projects, meet prospective partner companies, learn about project expectations, form teams of 3-4 students, bid on projects. Company selects team if more than one applies. Depending on project subject areas and the total number of projects and students, we may not be able to provide a team for each interested company.
Weeks 3-6 Team thoroughly examines and investigates the partnering organization; conducts a preliminary meeting with partner; identifies project focus and scope; conducts internal and external environmental analyses; establishes reporting procedures and expectations; creates project plan including research design, budget and time schedule. Team signs partner company Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) if required. Team defines and frames the specific study topic(s); prepares letter of understanding for partner, with all parties signing the letter to agree on specifics for the balance of the study.
Weeks 7-13 Team collects, analyzes and interprets data; develops and evaluates strategic options. For Global projects, the two-week in-country research segment will take place around weeks 7-10, either in early December or mid-March..
Weeks14-15 Team writes report including analysis, conclusions, recommendations and action steps. Team presents oral and written reports at partnercompany to key decision makers, faculty advisor and Field Study program staff.
The projects typically commence (Week One) in early fall or winter academic quarters. However, with the approval of the partner company, the faculty advisor and the MBA Strategic Consulting program, projects may be introduced at other times, provided the work can be completed in a satisfactory manner and sufficient research can be conducted prior to the in-country part of the project.
Contact: Gordon Neumiller 206-543-0964 334 Dempsey Hall
Revised September - 2014