Research & Development
We've included some sample project ideas below. We encourage users to mix-and-match components from various departments for the best cross functional project experience. In all cases, we customize the projects based on company goals and student learning objectives.
Develop a Process for Selecting R&D Projects
- Analyze the Context of R&D Project Evaluation
- Gather Input from Stakeholders
- Select an Appropriate Evaluation Approach
- Develop and Validate the Evaluation Model
Conduct a “Make or Buy” Analysis for New Technology
- Evaluate Strategy and Resources for In-house Solution
- Identify & Evaluate Risks & Opportunities for Outsourcing Solution
- Make Recommendations
- Deep-dive into the Company
Research Proven Technologies to Solve an Operational Challenge
- Deep dive into the Company
- Conduct research on digital technologies used by aspirational companies
- Make recommendations for technology change
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the technology ecosystem
Develop Blueprint for R & D Partnership
- Deep Dive on Product, Business Model, and Industry
- Map Out Value Chain & Explore Partnership
- Select Potential Partners & Explore Synergies
- Recommend Partnership Strategy & Plan
Design a Product Extension
- Assess Product Development Goals & Opportunities
- Propose Direction for Product Development
- Create a roadmap for product development
- Deep Dive on the Company
- Deep Dive on the Company
Support Prototype Testing to Get Product to Market
- Deep dive on the product
- Define the ideal product in qualitative and quantitative terms
- Test Prototype
- Prepare Test Report
Recommend Product Packaging Design Improvement
- Define the status quo
- Conduct market and industry research
- Deep dive into the company’s brand and portfolio
- Make recommendation for improvement
Create a Roadmap for New Product Development
- Deep dive into the organization's brand and product portfolio
- Assess Product Development Goals & Opportunities
- Propose a Direction for Product Development
- Create a Roadmap for Product Development
Research Public Opinion on an Issue Impactful to Organizational Planning or Operations
- Design a research process and gather information
- Develop critical insights based on results from research and analysis
- Deliver Results & Discuss Implications
- Understand the company’s needs
Explore the Effects of Nutritional Deprivation on Children's Health and Development and Provide Recommendations for Improvement
- Data Collection
- Analysis of Nutritional Data
- Impact Assessment and Recommendation Formulation
- Dissemination and Advocacy