The MBA students are in a capstone project-based course, designed for students in the final term of their MBA program. The course has a strong analytical, applied, and experiential orientation. Students work in groups of 4-5 to focus on a challenge/opportunity for the business.

The students' process - and ultimate deliverable will include a current analysis of the business, problem or opportunity identification, research (as applicable), recommended solutions/strategy with implementation plan, budget and finally, risk identification and mitigation strategies (again, as applicable). The project can be for a Canadian business of any size, however enterprises run by solo-preneurs would probably not provide the necessary scope.

Following the initial discovery meeting with the student team, the business will receive a proposal and scope document that will:

• identify the core problem
• outline the strategic goals of the client and how the project will align with these goals
• describe desired outcomes and client benefit
• address the project plan with timelines and milestones

The final deliverable (consulting report) will build on the initial scope document and include:

• An organizational analysis
• Evidence-based research to support the development of the project recommendations
• Detailed strategy and recommendations to address the challenges and/or opportunities related to the project
• An implementation plan outlining required resources
• Budget and/or financial implications associated with the recommendations
• Success measures
• Risks and mitigation (as applicable)