Your 531 paper begins with a series of taught workshops that will accelerate development of your applied business research and workplace readiness skills. This paper has two components: Applied Business Research Project and Virtual Consultancy Practices Project.

Applied Business Research Project- Case Study (Individual)

Learn how to undertake applied business research by working on a case study that will require you to present a business research proposal, conduct the research, and write a business research report.

As part of your taught sessions, you will learn how to:

• identify the problem(s) worth solving,
• gather data,
• apply useful theories to solve the problem(s),
• develop recommendations,
• evaluate the feasibility of your recommendations.

Virtual Consultancy Practices Project (Group)

Students will work in groups to undertake a real project provided by a local business or organisation. These projects will be managed by the Waikato Management School with input from the host organisations. Student groups will complete this project by presenting their findings to a panel from the university and/or the host organisations where feasible. Students are required to follow the University of Waikato’s Ethics Protocols.

Your work-related project will provide you practical experience in business consultancy while giving you the opportunity to build essential professional skills. Learn how to conduct yourself in business and how to contribute value to the organisation.

This paper will be delivered by FLEXI mode, with in-person classes synchronously streamed on Zoom. Classes will also be recorded for students unable to attend in person.