Field Studies

The Field Studies program is the consulting arm of the Marriott School of Management. In this program we marshal the resources of the school to address business opportunities and problems. It can be an excellent method to outsource work that a company does not have the resources, time, or expertise to address.

The program typically consists of a team of 4 or 5 students working under the direction of advisors with research or business experience in the particular problem to be addressed. We can hand pick a team with skill in any of the major business disciplines and skills, from marketing research, to strategy, to HR/organization, to brand management, to supply chain. The students typically receive 3 hours of credit for about 120 hours of work per student over 16 weeks, dedicated exclusively to the project. In addition to receiving creative cost effective business solutions, companies sponsoring Field Studies have unprecedented access to students seeking internships and full time employment. Sponsor companies and field study student teams work closely together learning about each other and identifying future employment connections. Companies sponsoring field study teams significantly increase student name recognition and word of mouth interaction among students.

The project deliverables include a PowerPoint presentation and a bound written document with both an executive summary and technical report. We have completed successful projects for such companies as Microsoft, Dow Chemical, Federal Express Freight, Novell, Intel, Kennecott Development Corporation, BMW Finance, Lehman Brothers, Chrysler Finance, Beneficial Life Insurance Company, among many others. We expect excellence as our first product. The fees charged for these studies cover expenses incurred and support educational programs in the school.

If you are interested in acting as an advisor or arranging for a project for student team to work on, contact the Director of Field Studies, Roger McCarty at 801-422-8928 or roger_mccarty@byu.edu.