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November XX, 20xx
Dear Sir or Madam:
Sheridan College is proud of its many unique applied learning
programs. Our 1year International
Business Graduate Certificate program provides University and
College graduates new knowledge and
skills so they can quickly contribute to international
businesses. Graduates are employed in international
sales, marketing, customer service, logistics, trade finance and
as trade specialists in consulates and
embassies.
Our program includes a major capstone project where teams work
with businesses to address international
opportunities. Students perform the role of consultants and work
with corporate clients to research and
assess international business opportunities, then prepare a
business plan on how to best seize the
opportunity! Students are expected to:
evaluate the market, industry dynamics and competitors, and
determine buyers decision makingand purchasing behaviour;
evaluate risks and opportunities; explore regulatory
requirements ranging from import/export issues, work permits,
product
modifications and regulatory approvals needed;
explore distribution channel opportunities; develop a plan and
budget to implement the proposal including product modifications
and
approvals, business registrations, product promotions,
distribution costs, etc.;
These projects are a win-win as students gain valuable real
world experience and clients obtain data froma new point-of-view.
There is no cost to this service other than the time a client would
take to direct any
consulting team. Clients are experts in their business so can
steer students in productive directions.
Faculty will advise teams throughout the semester.
For more information on the Sheridan International Business
Program and the project opportunities please
contact the undersigned at: [email protected]
905-845-9430 X 5203
Phil Adams - Coordinator, International Business
Links of interest:
Program
Information:http://www.sheridancollege.ca/Programs%20and%20Courses/Full-
Time%20Programs/Programs%20A-Z%20Index/International%20Business.aspx
Business Plan Course:
http://ulysses.sheridanc.on.ca/coutline/coutlineview.jsp?appver=ps&subjectCode=BUSM&courseCode=5
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The overall project schedule:
1. Accumulate potential projects - December 142. Notify Students
of possible projectsDec 193. Faculty to assess student
applicationsprogressively to January 34. Forward best applications
to companiesno more than 2 applications per project - January 45.
Assign student teams to company projectsJanuary 9th6. Students meet
with companies to formulate their Statement of Work January 10 to
217. Students prepare a market diagnostic document defining the
opportunity, obstacles, competitors, etc..
They will present to clients either at Sheridan or client
offices. March 8-15
8. Based upon feedback and directions given at this
presentation, students will prepare an InternationalStrategic
Business plan with financial projections and action plans. Delivery
April 8-13
If you have a project you could assign to Sheridan International
Business Students please let me know.
All that is needed is the following:
a. Company:b. Contact Name:c. Key contact information:
telephone, e-mail, otherd. The product or product family you are
considering forexport: we can considerimport projects
but then students cannot research and use export support
programs from DFAIT, EDC, Chamber
of Commerce, etc.
e. The country or region(s) you wish to have analysed:f. Any
product information or web links for students to reference:g. Any
specific requests as to team make up, e.g. minimum and maximum
size, ability to travel to
the USA to meet customers or attend trade shows, etc.. We have
many International students for
whom visitor permits to other countries may be difficult.
Your involvement can be as intense or as arms-length as you
like. Some companies have in the past
asked for brief weekly conference calls. Others have held
monthly meetings in person, or have held a
small number of meetings but have asked for formal written
updates. The minimum are probably 4 1-hour
meetings.
The format of reports can be customised to your companys
expectations, with Sheridan templates being
available if as suggestions to students for content
required.
This is a unique opportunity for businesses in the overall GTA,
as well as Hamilton Wentworth region.
Based on our location in Mississauga we are ideally located to
serve Peel and Halton regions.
