Students will complete the Digital Transformation Management (DTM) program founded by Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business to help them with their project. Some of the tasks learners will need to complete to achieve the project goals may include:

• Develop a value proposition statement for the organization/unit 
• Create a process map and a customer journey/empathy map 
• Explore technology options (e.g., application integration, customer experience)  
• Identify KPIs for the process and create options for improvement 
• Analyze the options using a decision matrix and recommend change
• Create a draft project plan  
• Identify bottlenecks and possible mitigation strategies for the project proposal

The skills developed in the DTM program will support students in the completion of the project. The technologies required will be introduced and provided in the DTM program.

Throughout the project participant teams will work directly with the participating organizational contact/project mentor who will provide information and regular feedback. DTM faculty will also provide feedback and guide students in the proper application of the concepts.

Students can complete this project without any prior knowledge of the company or business unit and their processes but will be expected to research and learn as the project evolves.

Employers

Here’s how it works:

• Request to match your project to this experience. The Level UP team will review and either accept your match or request slight changes. 
• Once your project is matched, students will apply to work on the project with you. You will review applications, and select the student(s) that you feel will be the best fit with your project. 
• The student will set the team start and end dates in collaboration with you. They will need to hit “start project” on the Riipen platform and submit all deliverables including 60 work log hours before the end date.
• The Level UP team will review their project submission & deliverables, before processing payment. 

Ready to Level UP your work projects? Start here.

Opportunities are limited and this Level UP funding cycle will close once filled. 

For more on how to get started, check out this article - Getting Started With Level UP: Employers.

Students

STUDENTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE & INVITED TO JOIN.

For further guidance, visit our help article - Getting Started with Level UP: Learners.

Our help articles in the Level UP Help Centre will help you get started.

Participants will complete the Digital Transformation Management (DTM) program founded by Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business to help them with their project. Participants in the DTM program learn and practice technology, business process, and communication skills to enhance their ability to contribute to digital transformation.  

Deliverables: 

Throughout the project, participants will complete the following activities: 

• Develop a value proposition statement for the organization/unit 
• Create a process map and a customer journey/empathy map 
• Explore technology options (e.g., application integration, customer experience)  
• Identify KPIs for the process and create options for improvement 
• Analyze the options using a decision matrix and recommend change  
• Create a draft project plan  
• Identify bottlenecks and possible mitigation strategies for the project proposal 

These activities and the assignments in the DTM program will build towards creating the material for the final project deliverable and count towards the 60 hours of work.

The final project deliverable is a 10-20 slide PowerPoint presentation and an optional 10-minute pitch to the employer detailing the current process and their recommendation for change.  

Participant groups will work directly with participating host organizations throughout the project to provide information and regular feedback.  

DTM faculty will also provide feedback and guide participants in the proper application of the concepts.  

Participants can complete this project without any prior knowledge of the company or business unit and their processes but will be expected to research and learn as the project evolves.