Business Strategy Consulting Opportunity

Riipen Demo University
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Emily Masching
Product Owner
(21)
Timeline
  • December 1, 2023
    Experience start
  • December 4, 2023
    Students Preparation
  • December 21, 2023
    Students to Provide the Project Plan
  • December 21, 2023
    Mid-point check-in
  • January 31, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
2/3 project matches
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Market research Project management Competitive analysis Market expansion Sales strategy
Skills
research presentation
Learner goals and capabilities

Welcome to the Business Strategy Consulting Experience offered by Riipen University! This unique opportunity allows business owners to tap into the expertise of our talented and motivated business management students. In this experiential learning journey, our students will apply their classroom knowledge to real-world business challenges, providing innovative solutions that drive growth and success. By participating in this experience, business owners gain fresh perspectives while students gain practical consulting experience.


Why Choose Riipen University's Business Strategy Consultants?


  • Our students are well-versed in the latest business management theories and practices.
  • They bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your business challenges.
  • Our experience-based approach ensures practical and actionable solutions.
  • You'll be supporting the growth and development of future business leaders.


How It Works:

  1. Send a match request: Share your business challenge and project details with us using the Riipen platform.
  2. Student Match: Our faculty matches your project with the most suitable student groups based on their expertise and interests.
  3. Consulting Engagement: Students collaborate with you to develop and deliver strategic recommendations over a set timeframe.
  4. Final Deliverables: You receive a comprehensive business strategy proposal backed by research and analysis.


Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
1 learner
Project
40 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Each learner can join up to one team
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Comprehensive Consulting Report Document:

  • The project's final outcome is a meticulously crafted consulting report document.
  • This document encapsulates a thorough analysis, strategic recommendations, and actionable insights.

Slide Deck for Key Discoveries:

  • This slide deck focuses on presenting the most crucial findings and conclusive insights.
  • The deck is designed to succinctly communicate complex concepts for easy comprehension.

Student Presentation:

  • Your project's student team takes the lead in presenting their findings directly to you.
  • It offers you an opportunity to engage with the students, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding.


For a comprehensive overview of the project's stages and timelines, kindly refer to the provided experience timeline. The timeline outlines key milestones, ensuring a structured and efficient progression throughout the project.


Project timeline
  • December 1, 2023
    Experience start
  • December 4, 2023
    Students Preparation
  • December 21, 2023
    Students to Provide the Project Plan
  • December 21, 2023
    Mid-point check-in
  • January 31, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Here are a few examples of projects our students have successfully tackled in the past:

  1. Market Entry Strategy for a Tech Startup: Our students helped a tech startup identify the best markets for international expansion based on market research and competitive analysis, resulting in a successful market entry plan.
  2. E-commerce Diversification Plan: A retail business owner sought our students' guidance in diversifying their product offerings and expanding into the e-commerce space. Our students developed a comprehensive strategy that boosted online sales and brand visibility.
  3. Sustainability Integration for a Restaurant Chain: Working with a restaurant chain, our students designed a sustainability roadmap that included sourcing local ingredients, reducing waste, and implementing energy-efficient practices, enhancing the brand's image and reducing costs.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Who will the dedicated team be for this project that can serve as the first point of contact for students' queries?

What type of mentorship opportunity can you offer to the students?

Do you agree to provide comprehensive feedback to the students participants at the end of the project?

We prefer to use the Riipen platform for communication and document exchange. Do you agree to keep the communication as much as possible (especially concerning the document sharing) using the Riipen platform?

Please review the timeline added to the experience description before sending a match request to make sure your availability is aligned with ours.