BUAN 4200
BUSINESS ANALYTIC CAPSTONE
Bring the pieces together. Solve real problems.
A 10-week in-person consulting studio where you apply and integrate what you’ve learned across BUAN coursework to deliver measurable impact for a real organization.
BEFORE YOU TAKE THE CAPSTONE
Capstone Prerequisites
You’re ready for the Capstone when you can confidently answer “yes” to these four questions:
Can you work with data?
Clean, organize, and explore data to answer business questions.
Can you choose and apply an analytical method?
Select the right approach and use it appropriately to solve the problem.
Can you use analytics tools to produce working evidence?
Use tools to build models, visualize results, and generate reliable evidence.
Can you explain what the analysis means?
Translate the analysis into clear recommendations that inform decisions.
THE 10-WEEK ENGAGEMENT
At A Glance
1 Kickoff & Discovery. Meet the Client & define the challenge.
2 Data & Questions. Explore data and refine key questions.
3 Methods & Approach. Select methods and design the plan.
4—6 Analysis & Build. Collect data, run analysis, iterate.
7 Insights & Recommendatios. Synthesize findings and tell the story.
8 Prototype & Validate. Build the solution and test with users.
9 Deliver & Plan. Prepare final deliverables and handoff.
10 Showcase. Final presentation and client debrief.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The 4 Phases of Your Client Engagement
DISCOVER
Understand the content, stakeholders, and problem to be solved.
DESIGN
Define the approach, method, and success measures.
IMPLEMENT
Collect data, build analysis, and create evidence.
MAINTAIN
Deliver insights, hand off solutions, and plan for the future.
WHAT YOU WILL PRODUCE
Deliverables
Client-ready analytics solution or dashboard
Reproducible analysis and documentation
Insight report with recommendations
Final presentation and executive summary
Handoff package and next steps plan
HOW THE STUDIO WORKS
Three Tools. One Framework.
Field Guide
A living plan that defines the problem, stakeholders, data needs, and success metrics.
Engagement Charter
Agreement on roles, scope, and communication with your client.
Development Journal
Weekly reflections on what you built, what you learned, and what’s next.
Ready to make an impact?
Solve real problems. Build your portfolio.