Call for Project Partners
The Global Business Project is an opportunity for organizations to receive comprehensive analysis to help solve a global business issue or challenge. Student will work in teams and travel to an international location to conduct field research that culminates in a consulting report.
Process & Timeline
May - JuneComplete a project proposal
- Interested organizations are asked to submit an online project proposal.
- Projects will be reviewed and approved by the Assistant Director, Project Courses.
Match with a team & agree to a project plan
- Project proposals will be shared with student teams, who will connect with partner organizations and select a project that aligns with their interests.
- Student teams and partner organizations will agree to terms on a project plan.
Project execution
- Student teams will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan, communicating with the partner organization as needed.
- Project work will involve the student team traveling outside of Canada and the United States to conduct research.
- Student teams will produce a 10+ page consulting report at the conclusion of the project detailing their research, analyses, and recommendations.
Partner Benefits
- Access top talent from Smith's EMBA program
- Leverage student knowledge and expertise to solve organizational challenges
- Receive 500 hours of consulting services
- Strengthen relationships with Smith students and faculty
- Raise your organization's visibility at Smith
- No financial commitment requirement from corporate partners
Partner Requirements
- The organization must have a well-defined, managerial problem or challenge.
- Deliverables must be achieved within a 6-month timeframe.
- The project scope must amount to roughly 500 hours of consulting work.
- The organization must assign a dedicated person to liaise with the student.
- The project topic must provide the team with the opportunity to travel outside of Canada and the United States to conduct research.
Past projects have included:
- Developing an international growth strategy
- Evaluating the effectiveness of a potential merger
- Supply chain optimization
- Marketing & branding improvements for a global audience
- Recommendations for optimizing business operations
- Developing a turnaround strategy
Ready to get involved?
Complete and submit the following project proposal. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Experiential Learning Team.