WORK 498 Career Prep Capstone

WORK 498
Open Closing on February 17, 2025 / 2 spots left
University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Instructor
2
Timeline
  • February 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Communications Market research Competitive analysis Market expansion Product management
Skills
critical thinking project management resource management problem solving innovation
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application by engaging learners in a capstone project that emphasizes practical problem-solving skills. Participants in this program are equipped with analytical and critical thinking abilities, allowing them to tackle industry-relevant challenges effectively. Through this experience, learners will apply their classroom knowledge to develop innovative solutions, enhance their project management skills, and prepare for future career opportunities in a professional setting.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
10 students
Project
40 hours per student
Students self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive project report detailing problem analysis and solution development
  • Presentation of findings and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Prototype or proof-of-concept demonstrating the proposed solution
  • Project timeline and resource management plan
  • Reflective summary of the learning process and outcomes
Project timeline
  • February 17, 2025
    Experience start
  • April 1, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Developing a marketing strategy for a new product launch
  • Designing a user-friendly interface for a mobile application
  • Creating a sustainability plan for reducing company waste
  • Analyzing customer feedback to improve service delivery
  • Optimizing a supply chain process to enhance efficiency
  • Conducting a competitive analysis for market positioning
  • Implementing a social media campaign to increase brand awareness
  • Evaluating employee engagement strategies to boost productivity