The Professional Consulting Capstone Course connects students with real-world business analytics problems, offering them the opportunity to analyse and provide actionable solutions. This hands-on experience allows students to immerse themselves in genuine business situations, making meaningful contributions to the Business Analytics community.
Over the past decade, the course has facilitated close to 1,000 projects globally, enabling students to build practical skills and form valuable industry connections. This year-long module includes weekly industry seminars, project discussions, and a capstone project lasting 3 to 6 months. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our resilient industry community has ensured 100% successful internship placements, showing our commitment to experiential learning and industry relevance.
The course culminates in the Business Analytics Centre Symposium (BACS), previously known as Business Analytics Technical Evening (BATE), where students showcase their capstone projects. BACS offers an invaluable platform for students to engage with industry partners, network with analytics professionals, and meet potential employers, emphasising the professional growth and real-world impact facilitated by the NUS MSBA programme.
The annual Industry Analytics Innovation Challenge, held from February to April, is an exciting opportunity for students to tackle real-world business problems while pursuing their studies. Integral to the Professional Consulting Capstone Course, the challenge presents problem statements derived from genuine business pain points identified by our industry partners.
Since 2022, the Innovation Challenge has been open to university and polytechnic students across Singapore. Teams of 4 to 6 members collaborate to propose innovative solutions, fostering a spirit of creativity and teamwork. This competition not only offers a platform for students to showcase their skills but also provides a unique opportunity to gain industry recognition.
Winning teams are rewarded with attractive prizes, including sponsorships, and the prestige of having their solutions recognized and implemented by sponsoring companies. These successful implementations have often resulted in significant business impacts, demonstrating the real-world value and potential of the innovative ideas generated by the students.
With over 100 industry partners, NUS MSBA offers a unique, industry-oriented learning experience. Our students benefit from various industry engagement opportunities and 100% internship placements for Capstone Projects, fostering valuable connections with industry leaders. Together with our partners, we shape a thriving ecosystem that propels talent, innovation, and success in the field of business analytics.
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Collaborative innovation between academia and industries is crucial because companies often possess rich datasets, while universities excel in researching novel algorithms and methodologies. This collaboration effectively translates data into valuable business insights with significant impact.
In line with this, NUS BAC established an applied research arm in 2018, focusing on impactful translational research projects. Industry partners contribute funding for joint R&D initiatives, with intellectual properties co-owned by both industry partners and NUS.
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