The capstone element of the Strathclyde MBA is the project, which will showcase your learning and allow you to examine an issue of your choice over an extended period of time.

You can opt to write a research dissertation, put together an entrepreneurial business plan or undertake a consultancy project.

The MBA project will enable you to put into practice the knowledge and skills you have developed throughout the MBA experience, and allow you to showcase the learning you have gained.

Consultancy Project

The aim of this pathway is for students to design and lead a consultancy project leading to operational costs improvement, enhanced customer experience or transformed business model within an existing organisation or a similar approved outcome. This will lead to a consultancy project that includes detail in relation to the process undertaken. Assessment is based on the project proposal (15%) and consultancy report (85%). There is also a non-assessed presentation to the client organisation.

With this option, you’ll undertake a project that delivers operational cost improvement, enhanced customer experience or a transformed business model within an existing organisation. Assessment is based on an extensive client project report and final client presentation.