MBA Capstone (Fall 2024)

Program Overview
Program Title MBA Capstone (Fall 2024)
Organization Butler University
Student Application Link https://butler.capsource.app/program/mba-capstone-fall-2024/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
7 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 08/28/24      End Date: 12/13/24

4 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

MBA students in the final semester of the program 

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   - 7

Program Goals
Company (client) benefits:
  • Comprehensive business environment analysis
    • Market evaluation - (including unfamiliar markets outside the US)
    • Competitor analysis
    • Product portfolio competitiveness 
    • Company capabilities analysis
    • SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats)
  • Evaluate strategic alternatives and make final recommendations for the best alternative
    • Competing teams of students 
    • Client generally sees strategic plans for three different strategic alternatives from each group
For this course, students will need access to confidential client enterprise information to be able to conduct rigorous research and analysis, and ultimately help them achieve their strategic imperative. This includes that the client will share private financial statements with the class so students may better understand the firm and make specific recommendations. This will be confidential- class use only. The client information will not be discussed with anyone outside of this class.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Mba Capstone
Format Description
The MBA Capstone Program includes 15-20 MBA students  split into teams to work on a real industry challenge with real industry leaders from a real industry organization. Over the course of 14 weeks, the students will : 
–Gain an understanding of long-range strategy development principles and to apply them to complete a comprehensive evaluation of a business unit. 
–Learn basic consulting skills and to apply these skills within the context of analyzing and recommending business opportunities for a U.S. based company.
–Learn how to deliver a high-quality situation analysis and value-added strategic recommendations in an executive presentation setting. 
–Apply the cumulative knowledge and experience gained over the course of the Butler MBA program.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Target Industries
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Regional (within 90 miles)

Fully remote (zoom) course so open to any location. Our University located in Indiana which is Eastern Standard Time (EST). The course will meet on Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:40 PM. There are 4-5 Wednesdays evenings when the client will join our class time. 

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 3-5 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Nov 01 2023, 10:56.29 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Nov 20 2023, 10:56.29 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

Jul 05 2024, 10:56.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

Jul 31 2024, 10:56.00 PM
Official Program Launch

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project. 

Aug 28 2024, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project. 

Dec 13 2024, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Program Kickoff

05/15/2024 Event

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
BONDI Energy: Growth Strategy BONDI Energy Corp. Data Management Digital Marketing Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development
Comprehensive Growth Strategy for Par 3 Podcast MMP Digital Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis

Program Managers

Name Organization
Marleen McCormick Pritchard Butler University

Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
No Teams Available