06201105 - Projet de fin d'études

This course is a capstone consulting project conducted in partnership with a local company or organization facing a specific managerial challenge. Students will operate in teams, leveraging research-based and academic knowledge to devise actionable recommendations for real-world business problems. The project emphasizes the application of management theory to practice, fostering strategic thinking, problem-solving, and professional communication.

CSR DIMENSION
Respect of the CSR principles promoted by the iaelyon

TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Each person should be able to: 
• Diagnose and frame managerial problems.
• Apply research and management tools contextually.
• Design and execute data collection and analysis.
• Synthesize findings into strategic recommendations.
• Presenting professional-level reports and oral presentations to practitioners.

OVERVIEW

Course aims are to: 
• Apply academic and research methods to practical business cases.
• Develop consulting and project management skills.
• Collaborate effectively in teams and with real clients.
• Enhance abilities in analysis, strategic thinking, presentation, and reporting.
• Experience the professional role of a consultant under faculty coaching

At the end of the course: 
The participants will be able to: 
• Diagnose and frame managerial problems.
• Apply research and management tools contextually.
• Design and execute data collection and analysis.
• Synthesize findings into strategic recommendations.
• Presenting professional-level reports and oral presentations to practitioners.

Examination: Presentation of results to the company / organization – Individual learning diary
Teaching Methods: Individual and group work guided by faculty along the problem solving process

BOOKS USED AS REFERENCE:
• XERFI report to be used depending on the branch of the company / organization that the students are working for.
• Market studies and reports
• Easterby-Smith, Jaspersen, Thorpe and Valizade (2021): Management and Business Research.- Sage Publications, London, 7ème édition

ADDITIONAL READINGS:
• LEWRICK M., LINK P. and LEIFER L. (2020), The Design Thinking Toolbox: A Guide to Mastering the Most Popular and Valuable Innovation Methods, Wiley, New Jersey

Final Exam 
Oral presentation with submission of the central results and findings as a presentation and / or report
1 - 2h

Continuing Examination
Learning diary
1/2 page per session (minimum)

The participant will be assessed based on their participation across the multiple exercises in the course and their contribution to the course. 

TEACHING METHODS

• Interactive workshops and methods clinics
• Supervision meetings (“coaching” model)
• Real-world fieldwork in company/organization settings
• Peer/teamwork evaluations
• Feedback and guidance from faculty and external professionals

TEACHING MATERIAL: 

Presentations, group discussions, videos, briefing by the company or organization, coachingby faculty

TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING:

Students decide which technology they would like to leverage to solve the consulting 
problem given by the company / organization.

PRE-REQUISITE

• General management knowledge and skills 
• Strategic thinking capabilities
• Understanding of core organizational functions
• Knowledge and skills in research methods