Business Solutions Lab

Main contact
Bow Valley College
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Educator
(1)
5
Timeline
  • September 23, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 21, 2025
    Midpoint check-in
  • December 13, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Agreements required
Preferred companies
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Market research International development Economics
Skills
critical reflection presentations communication applied research feasibility studies data analysis market analysis business strategies innovation
Learner goals and capabilities

In the Business Solutions Lab, learners leverage their acquired skills to tackle real-world challenges faced by industry and community partners. Participants are equipped to conduct applied research, engage in critical reflection, and communicate effectively to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions. This experience allows learners to synthesize and evaluate information, demonstrating professional judgment and communication skills in a general business environment. By engaging with these projects, companies can benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to non-critical challenges.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
20 learners
Project
60-80 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive market analysis reports
  • Strategic business improvement proposals
  • Evidence-based feasibility studies
  • Professional presentations of findings and recommendations
  • Reflective reports on project outcomes and professional growth
Project timeline
  • September 23, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 21, 2025
    Midpoint check-in
  • December 13, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Developing a customer feedback analysis report to improve service delivery
  • Creating a strategic plan for enhancing social media engagement
  • Conducting a feasibility study for a new product line or service
  • Designing a workflow optimization proposal for a small department
  • Analyzing competitor strategies and suggesting market positioning improvements
  • Evaluating employee engagement initiatives and recommending enhancements
  • Assessing the impact of a recent marketing campaign and suggesting refinements
  • Identifying cost-saving opportunities in a non-critical operational area