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CAPS 602-1: MBA Consulting Capstone Project Fall 2025

CAPS 602
Closed
Main contact
University Canada West
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Shamir Ladhani
Shamir Ladhani
Faculty
(9)
6
Experience
2/4 project matches
Dates set by teams
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Digital marketing Operations Sales strategy Marketing strategy
Skills
master of business administration (mba) international marketing positioning strategy strategic management
Learner goals and capabilities

What Our MBA Student Consultants Bring to Your Business

  1. Critical analysis of complex business situations to pinpoint core challenges and frame strategic problems with clarity.
  2. Advanced consultancy frameworks and data-driven analysis to generate actionable insights.
  3. Strategic recommendations that are practical, feasible, and aligned with your long-term goals.
  4. Professional project management and effective communication of outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
  5. Ethical, inclusive, and sustainable decision-making, grounded in reflective practice and an Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Indigenous (EDII) worldview.

By working one-on-one with our students, your business gains fresh perspectives, rigorous analysis, and actionable strategies designed for real-world impact.


Fall Term: Sep 29, 2025 - Dec 15, 2025

Learners

Learners
Graduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
15 learners
Project
44-50 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align student and organizational needs.


Some final project deliverables may include:

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, ideas, designs and recommendations



As a client, you’ll engage in weekly check-ins with your student consultant to provide feedback and align on priorities. Meanwhile, students participate in online classes that equip them with industry-relevant tools and insights—ensuring they bring even greater value to your business.


During the term, the student-consultant will work with the client to establish:

  1. Statement of Work
  2. Non-Disclosure Agreement

The student will deliver the Final Report and presentation near the end of the term


Project examples

Projects may be related to different industries and professions and I will match the appropriate students (if available) to your project. Some examples of a suitable scope of work include:


Sep 18, 2025 Update: We have two student-consultant opportunities available:

  1. One candidate is a dual-certified Chartered Accountant (FCCA, ACA) with over 9 years of experience in financial reporting, investment analysis, and corporate valuation. They have a proven track record of automating financial processes—reducing monthly closing times from 7 days to 3—and are highly proficient in financial modeling and tools like Power BI and Tableau.
  2. The second candidate is a KPMG-trained Senior Auditor with over 8 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance (IFRS, SOX). A certified risk-based auditor, they have extensive experience developing strategic audit plans and presenting findings directly to senior management and audit committee

The opportunities below are now closed.

Strategic Growth Roadmap

  • Assess current market position and competitive dynamics.
  • Identify 2–3 strategic growth opportunities (new customer segments, partnerships, or product/service extensions, international market entries).

Operational Efficiency Assessment

  • Map a core business process (e.g., order fulfillment, scheduling, client onboarding).
  • Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements or automation opportunities.

Performance Dashboard Development

  • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for strategy and operations.
  • Create a simple tracking/reporting framework for management decision-making.

Customer Journey & Service Operations Review

  • Analyze how customers interact with the business from inquiry to post-sale service.
  • Recommend operational improvements to boost satisfaction and retention.

Scenario Planning & Risk Assessment

  • Identify key risks to business continuity or growth.
  • Develop 2–3 strategic scenarios with actionable contingency plans.


The above are only some examples.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Please confirm that you will be available to meet with the student-consultant at a minimum on a weekly basis starting October  *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    Be available for a phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.  *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.  *
  • Q4 - Checkbox
    Provide relevant information/data that is needed for the project.  *