Industry links

Our programmes seamlessly connect academic studies with real-world experiences ensuring you’re well prepared for your next career move.  Dive into collaborative opportunities with industry professionals through opportunities like consultancy projects, guest lectures and company visits.

Consultancy opportunities

International Management Solutions

Step into the heart of real-world business in semester two, as you apply learning to practice through our hands-on consultancy project - International Management Solutions. Collaborate with your team to provide strategic advice to live clients navigating the international marketplace. Guided by our experienced academic staff, your journey concludes with a student-client presentation that brings your solutions to life.

“The International Management Solutions course is the most valuable preparation for your future career. It does not only open doors, it prepares you for real client meetings and solution driven thinking.”     Corien Staels

Explore the impactful projects of some previous students:

• Foreign market screening and evaluation for new international expansion projects.
• Market research and analyses on selected foreign market(s), including customers, suppliers, competitors and business partners.
• Market evaluation of opportunities for taking a new product or business operations to go
  abroad.
• Evaluation of potential foreign market entry routes and modes.
• International marketing strategy and plan, including product mix, sales and marketing,
  distribution, and pricing.

What our students said

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Bharath Sivan

“I found the IMS course to be one of the most engaging and exciting group project the course had to offer.
Most of the IMS projects students worked on were related to internationalisation or expansion of firms which is very relevant to my IB course.

The project itself requires you to put in all your academic experience from modules taught throughout the year (Business Analysis, Strategy), which makes it even more meaningful. In addition, students are also provided with workshops to help understand and carry out the project. The fact that the outcome of the project can have significant impact to client’s business decisions demanded dedication and accuracy in work from our part. The project was not easy, but throughout the process we received support from project supervisor and the client who guided us during difficult times.

However, in the end it was an amazing experience and one which adds significant value to your CV. According to me, IMS is the magnum opus of my IB course and one which really prepares you for a career in consulting/management.”

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Aditya Saraf

“IMS module as a part of my IB degree was without a doubt the most comprehensive and learning part. The possibility of working closely with a real time business and applying the classroom knowledge to real world situations is what, I believe, makes a new trait or knowledge well established in an individual’s personality. Anyone experiencing working on one of such IMS projects is lucky”

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Who will you work with?

Enrich your experience with the Adam Smith Business School’s extensive industry network. From established multinationals to startups, in a wide variety of sectors, we provide a diverse range of opportunities.

Previous clients include:

• Re-Tek
• O’Neill Ross
• Ginspired
• Zaza & Cruz
• Allied Vehicles Group
• Alba Orbital
• Paulin Watches

What our clients said

“It was far more in-depth than I could have expected and showed a great understanding of a market which was, a few months earlier, totally alien to them. The results were of real value to us as a business and that’s very impressive for a student project.”  Lewis Heath, Director, Paulin Watches  

“Working with IMS students, we were able to explore a new market for our products and have made strategic decisions for the company based on their findings.”  Andrew Paliwoda, ADS-B Project Manager Alba Orbital  

“The report was rigorous, thorough and thought provoking. I think it was, in many ways, a lot better than many pieces of consultancy work I’ve commissioned and received over my career.”   Harry Ross, Director, O’Neill Ross  

“It would have taken me months to pull this level of detail given my current workload so it’s really helped expedite our quest to build on our existing US business.”   Billy McPherson, Project Directors, Re-Tek

New Venture Creation

Experience hands-on entrepreneurship with our New Venture Creation programme. Collaborate with a team to shape an innovative business idea in just 6 weeks. Guided by the Student Enterprise Team, immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial process - from market analysis to assessing the financial landscape. The programme concludes in a Dragons’ Den-style presentation to industry experts, offering the winners the chance to engage with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem to benefit from expert advice.

 

What our students said

“This session provided practical learning like a simulation, enhancing knowledge of internationalisation, entrepreneurial finance and analysing the markets. This is more than just learning while doing business.” Dipanshu Mishra

“Sessions like this provide me with more ideas and professional knowledges on solving international business problems.” Jiaxing Li