Data-Driven Strategic Planning and Decision Making - 0A
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Timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
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April 22, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Virtual meeting between students and company to confirm project scope, define the problem, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project.
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
Students create project draft, and define proposed methodology.
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
Implementation meeting to discuss project progress.
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
Follow-up meeting to discuss project progress and findings. Project wrap-up.
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April 22, 2023Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Marketing analytics Data visualization Data analysis Data modelling Data scienceSkills
business analytics data analyticsLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Gannon University Dahlkemper School of Business to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students in this program/course examine the technologies, information, and analytics critical for effective management and control of modern firms. This course focuses on dynamic decision-making and optimization approaches for complex decisions and strategies for data-driven decision-making. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the data analytics process and the skills necessary to translate business problems into actionable proposals that strengthen an organization’s competitive position in the marketplace.
Learners
Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the students and the organization.
Some final project deliverables might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
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April 22, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Virtual meeting between students and company to confirm project scope, define the problem, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project.
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
Students create project draft, and define proposed methodology.
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
Implementation meeting to discuss project progress.
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
Follow-up meeting to discuss project progress and findings. Project wrap-up.
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April 22, 2023Experience end
Project examples
Requirements
Students in groups of 4-6 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding how organizations utilize data to progress their missions, visions, and goals.
- Analyzing data and applying analytic skills to identify business problems and propose data-driven recommendations or solutions.
- Understand how data analytics tools, models, and technologies are employed to extract valuable intelligence and insight to guide strategic planning and business strategy.
- Apply data science tools to uncover business opportunities and manage risks.
- Oral, written, and visual communications appropriate for professional business entities.
- Interpret and communicate results of analytics projects into actions that meet desired outcomes.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Main contact
Timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
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April 22, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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March 20, 2023Experience start
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March 25, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Virtual meeting between students and company to confirm project scope, define the problem, objectives, and expected outcomes of the project.
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April 1, 2023Project Implementation Meeting
Students create project draft, and define proposed methodology.
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April 8, 2023Sprint 1
Implementation meeting to discuss project progress.
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April 15, 2023Sprint 2
Follow-up meeting to discuss project progress and findings. Project wrap-up.
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April 22, 2023Experience end