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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Babak Razavi
Babak Razavi He / Him
Professor
4
General
  • Post-graduate
  • 30 learners; individual projects
  • 70 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 4/4 project matches
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
  • Family owned, Large enterprise, Small to medium enterprise
  • Consumer goods & services, Cosmetics & beauty, Food & beverage, Liquor, wine & spirits, Manufacturing
Categories
Business strategy Market research Market expansion International development
Project timeline
  • May 6, 2024
    Experience start
  • August 25, 2024
    Experience end
Overview
Details

An exciting and mutually beneficial collaboration between your esteemed company and our International Business Capstone course at Durham College. As an experienced College Professor with a strong background in international business , I am committed to providing our students with a real-world, hands-on learning experience that will prepare them for successful careers in the global marketplace.


Our International Business Capstone course is designed to provide students with a culminating experience where they can apply their knowledge and skills gained throughout their academic journey to address complex, real-world challenges faced by international businesses. To achieve this, we are seeking collaboration with forward-thinking companies like yours.


By participating in our program, your company would have the opportunity to benefit in several ways:

  1. Fresh Perspective: Our students bring innovative ideas and diverse perspectives to the table, offering your company new insights and creative solutions to the challenges you may be facing in the international business arena.
  2. Cost-Efficient Solutions: Engaging with our students is a cost-effective way to address specific projects or issues within your international business operations. It provides you with access to a talented team without the commitment of a long-term hire.
  3. Community Engagement: Partnering with our university creates a positive image in the local and academic communities, showcasing your commitment to education and fostering a culture of collaboration.


The projects assigned to our students will be carefully supervised and aligned with your company's objectives. We will work closely with you to ensure that the projects are meaningful, well-defined, and can deliver actionable results.


We invite you to consider the prospect of engaging with our International Business Capstone course and becoming a partner in our commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further.


Thank you for considering this proposal, and we look forward to the possibility of working together to empower the next generation of international business leaders.


Learners in groups of 5-6 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


1) International Market Research and feasibility

2) International Market Entry Strategies

3) Research on international regulations

4) Research on consumer's taste and preferences in international markets

5) International business planning

6) International marketing strategies


Learner skills
International market research, International business planning
Deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

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


Project Examples

Learners in groups of 5-6 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


1) International Market Research and feasibility

2) International Market Entry Strategies

3) Research on international regulations

4) Research on consumer's taste and preferences in international markets

5) International business planning

6) International marketing strategies