School of Management Practice Track challenges
A list of previous Practice Track challenges and the MSc courses involved.
These are examples of previous projects our MSc students have done on the Practice Track.
| Challenge Title | Courses involved |
|---|---|
| We are very interested in the circular economy and eliminating waste from our factories. Can we reach a zero waste factory in the future? | MSc Management with Operations, MSc International Management, MSc Sustainability |
| How can modern marketing techniques, including the exploitation of social media, be used to support the current company-wide re-branding initiative and the formation of a new UK company? | MSc Management, MSc Marketing |
| Identify the emerging trends in the digital banking world. How should we react to the increasing prevalence on ‘fintech’ in the market?’ | MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance with Banking |
| Do organisations need to change the way they reward and incentivise their workforce to ensure they can attract, motivate and retain the right talent for their business? | MSc Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance |
| What can be done to reduce / remove the gender pay gap and encourage wider diversity in the work place? What role should be played by different stakeholders, including for example employers, shareholders, government and media? | MSc Sustainability, MSc Accounting and Finance |
| Why is the movement of people beneficial for the individual (the assignee), the business and society? How can these movements be achieved, and volumes increased, in a more cost-effective way to the traditionally expensive mobility approach? | MSc Management, MSc International Management, MSc Accounting & Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance with Risk Management, MSc Finance with Banking |
| What would a disrupted income tax compliance market look like? What factors could trigger this disruption and at what speed do you envisage such changes? | MSc Accounting and Finance |
| How can we market ourselves more effectively, primarily through social media, to successfully raise the profile of the hotel to the Chinese travellers? | MSc Management, MSc Marketing |
| How can we use efficient marketing to drive volume and revenue within our restaurant and bar? | MSc Management, MSc Marketing |
| What are the challenges and opportunities of blockchain technology for businesses in relation to digital identity? Are there any particular implications or opportunities with regard to Brexit? | MSc International Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance with Risk Management |
| What are the challenges and opportunities associated with blockchain technology for international trade, and supply chains in particular? | MSc International Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance |
| What are the challenges and opportunities associated with blockchain technology for the auditing industry? | MSc Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance with Risk Management |
| In an increasingly digitised world, where people work different ‘shift’ patterns and often remotely, how do we maintain a sense of ‘community’, with effective relationships and the right culture? | MSc Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance with Risk Management |
| How should Finance Operations embrace automation whilst keeping control? | MSc Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance with Risk Management |
| We are looking to relaunch a food brand with an accelerated plan for growth and a desire for greater visibility in the UK market. Please give your recommendations on how you would lead this relaunch | MSc Management, MSc Marketing |
| We have an aggressive new product plan which is part of our diversification strategy, and we are investigating a number of key markets / opportunities / industry requirements. This project will relate to the assessment of these opportunities, including global differences in market or needs. | MSc Management, MSc International Management |
| What factors do businesses take into account when deciding who to bank with? | MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance with Banking |
| How can we leverage the positive impact our new water-quality product can have and develop a new RTM plan that will help us scale this business in the most cost-effective manner possible | MSc Management, MSc Marketing, MSc International Management, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Finance |
| How can large organisations ensure long term continuous engagement of employees with regards to sustainability targets? | MSc Management, MSc Marketing, MSc Sustainability, MSc Accounting and Finance |
| The importance of / the attitude towards personalization in ecommerce in the Luxury industry | MSc Management, MSc Marketing |
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