International Market Consulting Plan

BA 4905
Closed
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States
Professor of Instruction . .
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Timeline
  • May 15, 2020
    Experience start
  • January 23, 2020
    Phase 1 Project Plan
  • March 3, 2020
    Phase 2 : Project Execution
  • April 18, 2020
    Phase 3: Final Outcome
  • July 1, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Market research Operations Project management
Skills
international expansion international business strategy strategy market research consumer research
Learner goals and capabilities

Student-researchers will research and compare potential countries for your organization to expand into and develop a global entry strategy.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
30 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Phase 1 - Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.

Phase 2 - Project Execution: Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed to complete project tasks.

Phase 3 - Outcome - Report and Presentation: Students will submit a detailed report on the outcomes of the project with in-depth exploration and recommendations on the topics outlined. Teams will also present their results to you, in person when possible.

Project timeline
  • May 15, 2020
    Experience start
  • January 23, 2020
    Phase 1 Project Plan
  • March 3, 2020
    Phase 2 : Project Execution
  • April 18, 2020
    Phase 3: Final Outcome
  • July 1, 2020
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Beginning this January, groups of 5 students will work on strategic analysis and global entry plan for your organization.

The student-researchers will compare the favorability of up to two foreign countries, making recommendations on where to expand and providing strategic insights. Students will make recommendations on tactics such as a licensing model or the set-up of a wholly-owned subsidiary.


If you have considered expanding globally, or are already launching international expansion plans, students can assist in the market research and analysis to inform your decision-making.

Student-researchers will provide data and recommendations on the following:

  • Recommended mode of entry for a country you are currently not established in.
  • Solutions for global production and supply chain management.
  • Distribution channels.
  • Marketing and communication strategy in the new country.
  • Retail concentration and competitive analysis.

Note:

- Ohio-based companies or companies with business operations in Ohio preferred but not required.

Additional company criteria

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

  • question

    Minimum of 2-4 interactions with the students in-person or remotely (approximately 4-6 hours over the duration of the project).

  • question

    Attend presentation in person (or remotely) at the mid way point in March and the conclusion of the project (Preferred, not mandatory).

  • question

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

  • question

    Provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students questions or provide additional information.