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The Bath MBA Final Projects In need of some fresh insight into a current issue? MBA talent on a project basis could be your answer….
Assignments during Summer 2016
Is there a fee? There are no charges involved in meeting with our students or offering a project opportunity. If a project is agreed then we ask that at a minimum, you cover the student’s basic expenses incurred during the project.
Confidentiality We understand the need for client confidentiality, and can assure you that projects can be retained on a secure, restricted access basis for up to ten years if you require it. Where appropriate, Non Disclosure Agreements can also be put in place.
Next steps For further information about any aspect of the MBA Project scheme, contact the MBA Careers Office. Email:
[email protected] Tel: 01225 385062 Alternatively, visit our web pages at: www.bath.ac.uk/management/courses/mba/careers MBA Careers Office, East Building 3.2 School of Management, University of Bath Bath BA2 7AY UK
The Bath MBA Project
University of Bath School of Management
What is the Bath MBA Final Project? The project is the culmination of the one-year full-time MBA programme at Bath, and forms a significant part of the students’ qualification. Students are required to apply their skills and knowledge of the latest theory and methods studied during the course, to real-life situations, in real organisations. “ Two new markets were identified for Makerble. It was helpful to have an outside perspective looking in on us and thinking about a segment of our target audience which we had not considered focusing on. ” Matt Kemble CEO, Makerble “ Working closely with the MBA student, I was able to identify key issues, relevant contacts and advice on research direction which as a result delivered a challenging but realistic view of our organisation from an objective standpoint. ” Michael Hedges CBE QPM LLB District 1200 Membership Chairman, Rotary International
What are the benefits to my organisation? • tangible results, typically a project report and presentation, within a short timescale • balanced input drawn from the latest thinking, theory and practice • individuals working for you who have a highly international perspective and recent learning from leading academics and practitioners • the opportunity to observe potential future recruits How does the scheme work and what is the time scale? Our students welcome the opportunity to work with a wide range of potential project sponsors. Each year in January we invite organisations to make an ‘expression of interest’ in providing a project opportunity to our MBA students. In February we will invite interested organisations to join us at an informal evening event, where you can meet our students
and explore together, potential ideas for project work. There is no commitment on your part at this stage. It is a chance to identify a project of mutual interest and benefit. Students are available to work on a project with you between June and September for 10-12 weeks. What is a ‘typical’ MBA student? Our students are a diverse group with an average age of 33, an average of 7 years experience and from over 21 nationalities. Their sector backgrounds include: Finance, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Engineering, Not-For-Profit and Telecommunications. Recent Projects Like our students, our project providers vary enormously, and we welcome projects from all kinds of organisations. Recent project providers and project topics include: Alliance Boots, BT Innovate, Clarks, Cotswold Outdoor Ltd, Daylesford organic, Dorothy House Hospice , Heber Ltd,
Intel, Knorr-Bremse, Lloyds Banking Group, Moog International, Nationwide, Property Solutions, Rotary International, Telefonica, Ubiquisys, Vendigital, Vodafone, WaterAid, Wessex Water, Zurich Financial Services • The insurability of supply chain risk: a case study analysis. • Judgemental forecasting: how do experience and culture affect forecasting accuracy? • How does the physical workplace environment design impact on employee attitudes and behaviour contributing to a competitive advantage within knowledge-intensive firms?
• Investment strategy: can value and growth investing strategies maximise returns and reduce risks and beat the market? • CSR in Multinational Corporations. • Integrating intangibles: the extent to which intangible assets and relationships affect M&A target selection, integration and posttransaction performance. • Development of Innovative Capabilities in Small-Sized Manufacturers. • Global expansion strategies for small firms from the Internet industry.
“ The student was prepared to competently handle large datasets as well as lead discussions with senior leaders, to inform the project. They were a great asset and we were very pleased with the enthusiasm and commitment to the project. We are happy to say that some of the recommendations are already being implemented. ” Lora Mihova Business Strategy and Planning, Telefónica UK Ltd
