Businesses have the opportunity to partner with Leicester Castle Business School during 12-week Executive Company Projects (ECPs). By taking part in the ECP initiative, businesses gain free research into an area of interest for their company. Businesses from a variety of sectors are able to take part, and projects are equally varied. The experience is mutually beneficial as postgraduate students also gain invaluable experience in the real world of business.
MBA Global student, Kolawole Ladeji partnered with Ioana Axinte, Co-Founder and CEO of Moonshot Global Consulting Ltd (MGCL) during a recent ECP. The company was looking for research to help further advance an application they have been building to support children and young people to develop soft skills.
Kolawole was pro-active in his research into the UK EdTech application market, and met regularly with his host during the project. Meetings enabled the student to discuss his insights to move the project forwards, and also provided the opportunity to enhance skills. Of the project, Kolawole said “The ECP gave me the challenge of using the skills and knowledge I have gained during the MBA programme to solve practical problems…I used every meeting opportunity with my project host and supervisor to practice my presentation skills, by making sure I had an agenda and prepared robustly before the meeting. These helped the quality of my delivery and discussion during these meetings.”
Kolawole also said “I have enjoyed all the stages of the ECP… before the project started, the Bootcamp gave me the opportunity to fine tune my presentation skills in a non-judgemental environment… during the project I had the privilege of relating with wonderful people such as my project supervisor, host, module leader and the ECP team…this all contributed to the richness of the final report.”
Lecturer in Business Management, Samson Oladejo was the project supervisor supporting the student with academic aspects throughout the ECP. Of the student’s research Samson said “The student acted in a professional manner throughout the project, he also improved his research skills and understanding of how a consultancy project should be done. It was evident from the report and his presentations that he has undertaken a great and extensive reading to fully understand the area of his research interest. The student effort is highly commendable.”
Our congratulations go to all involved for their hard work and dedication during this fantastic ECP. We also extend our thanks to all students, businesses and supervisors who have undertaken projects this year, for your commitment and hard work.
Can your business benefit from the insights of a postgraduate student? Contact us ecp@dmu.ac.uk for more information.