Business Analysis Capstone Project

PCOM 0141
Closed
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
RL
Reagan Lusk He / They
Experiential Learning Facilitator
6
Timeline
  • September 27, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 4, 2024
    Project Scope Meeting
  • November 1, 2024
    Midpoint Check-In
  • November 29, 2024
    Final Presentation
  • November 29, 2024
    Experience end
General
  • Certificate; 3rd year, Other
  • 30 learners; teams of 5
  • 30 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 4 projects wanted
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
  • Startup, Large enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
  • Any industries
Categories
Data visualization Data analysis Market research Competitive analysis Market expansion
Skills
business analysis professional communication teamwork data visualization
Project timeline
  • September 27, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 4, 2024
    Project Scope Meeting
  • November 1, 2024
    Midpoint Check-In
  • November 29, 2024
    Final Presentation
  • November 29, 2024
    Experience end
Overview
Learner goals and capabilities

We are seeking project submissions for a course-based WIL project in Professional Communication on a business analysis topic. Please note that there is no financial cost associated with your participation. Instead, we seek your invaluable commitment in the form of time and expertise.


This course will provide students with an opportunity to apply the different skills and knowledge they have learned throughout the program in a real-world setting.  Working in pre-assigned groups, students will deliver a set of standard business analysis deliverables, as well as specific deliverables outlined by the partner agency. A real ongoing project has been written as a case study and is used in class to be analyzed by the students. An external project advisor provides guidance and coaching to the teams as they develop their work plans and deliverables.  Groups will compete to deliver the best product for the same project.  At the end students present their findings to the partner agency.

Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected Outcomes:

  • Analyze financial data and information provided by an organization.
  • Provide a detailed report outlining recommendations or solutions addressing the organization's needs.


Expected Deliverables:

  • A detailed report including research, analysis, insights and recommendations.
  • A 10-15 minute presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations.


Project Examples

The emphasis of these projects is for students to experience how business analysis concepts and theory are applied within workplace settings and/or addressing industry challenges. There could be a variety of projects that achieve this. As a guide to consider what projects your organization would be interested in submitting, below are some examples of potential projects:


  • Statistical analysis, forecasting or data analysis/exploration.
  • Business problem framing and analysis.
  • Data visualization.
  • Business process mapping and improvement. 


Additional company criteria

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

Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the students primary contact over the duration of the project. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact as needed to gather additional information.

Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your project scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Attend final presentations in-person or virtually.