ProgramsApplied Financial Decision Analysis - Student Consulting Project (Spring 2027)

Applied Financial Decision Analysis - Student Consulting Project (Spring 2027)

Program Overview
Program Title Applied Financial Decision Analysis - Student Consulting Project (Spring 2027)
Organization University of Miami
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
0 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 03/15/27      End Date: 04/26/27

1 month
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Undergraduate Miami Business School students apply foundational finance concepts to real corporate, investment, and capital-market decisions.

Students use Excel, financial statements, market data, and structured assumptions to analyze performance, forecast cash flows, value investments, evaluate risk, and communicate recommendations to managers, investors, and lenders.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 6

Program Goals
Students will:
  • Analyze financial performance and key ratios.
  • Build cash-flow and scenario models.
  • Evaluate investments using NPV and DCF.
  • Assess financing, debt, and capital-structure decisions.
  • Conduct sensitivity and risk analysis.
  • Translate quantitative findings into an executive recommendation.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Applied Financial Decision Analysis
Format Description
Partner with undergraduate Miami Business School students to evaluate a real financial decision using structured analysis, market data, and Excel-based financial modeling.

Projects may focus on company performance, capital investments, expansion decisions, financing alternatives, valuation, debt, risk, or new-product viability. Students analyze the underlying economics, model alternative scenarios, and deliver an evidence-based recommendation to management.  EL Experiences - 2026 (Grad and…

Projects are delivered through the Miami Digital-First Lab, with faculty oversight, student coaching, regular client check-ins, and a final presentation to partner leadership. 
Benefits For Industry Partners
Partners receive:
  • Financial performance analysis
  • Excel-based financial model
  • Cash-flow forecasts and scenario analysis
  • NPV, DCF, valuation, or capital-budgeting analysis as appropriate
  • Risk and sensitivity analysis
  • Clear recommendation for management
  • Final executive presentation
  • Early access to Miami Business School talent
Miami’s project archive already includes Finance & Valuation work involving medtech financial-model validation and a three-year projection and DCF analysis.
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cost Optimization Growth Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Strategic Planning
Target Industries Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Energy & Utilities Finance & Investment Health Care & Life Sciences Manufacturing & Industrial Real Estate Retail & E-Commerce Software, AI & Data Transportation & Logistics
Skills & Expertise Capital Budgeting Cash Flow Analysis Corporate Finance Corporate Valuation Cost-Benefit Analysis DCF Analysis Debt Analysis Excel Financial Modeling Executive Presentations Financial Forecasting Financial Ratio Analysis Financial Statement Analysis Financing Strategy Investment Analysis Market Analysis NPV Analysis Peer Benchmarking Risk Analysis Scenario Analysis Sensitivity Analysis Time Value of Money Valuation WACC Working Capital Analysis
Location Information & Preferences

Located Anywhere

Priority will be given to organizations with a real financial decision, usable information, engaged leadership, and potential career opportunities for exceptional students.
Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):

Pre-Revenue Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Growth Startup an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Small to Medium Business an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Large Enterprise an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Government Organization an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Non-Profit an exact contribution amount of $500.0

Compensation

No Compensation Required
Other Requirements
Ideal partners should:
  • Bring a real financial or investment decision that management is actively considering.
  • Provide sufficient financial, operating, or market information for meaningful analysis.
  • Allow use of anonymized, redacted, or public data where confidentiality requires it.
  • Designate an engaged finance or business leader as the primary contact.
  • Participate in regular check-ins and provide timely feedback.
  • Attend the final presentation.
  • Ideally have internship and/or full-time hiring pathways and be open to considering exceptional student contributors.
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Oct 09 2026, 05:44 AM UTC
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Oct 24 2026, 05:44 AM UTC
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jan 26 2027, 05:44 AM UTC
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Feb 11 2027, 05:44 AM UTC
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Mar 15 2027
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

Apr 26 2027

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