University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Sciences - The Sandbox
University of Toronto Faculty of Arts and Sciences - The Sandbox
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Database Solutions for Business Challenges

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Cavendish University
Cavendish University
HENRY SINKALA
Lecturer
3
Timeline
  • February 23, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • April 18, 2025
    Sandbox end
Sandbox
2 projects wanted
Dates set by sandbox
Preferred partners
Anywhere
Any partner type
Any industries

Sandbox scope

Categories
Website development Information technology Software development Databases Data analysis
Skills
data maintenance analytical skills communication relational databases critical thinking database design teamwork data analysis management user interface (ui) design
Student goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners who have developed advanced skills in database design and management. Participants are equipped to tackle real-world business challenges by applying their knowledge of database models and development strategies. Through collaboration and critical thinking, learners will design and implement database solutions that address specific business needs, enhancing their communication, teamwork, and analytical skills in the process.

Students

Students
Undergraduate
Intermediate, Advanced levels
90 students
Project
40 hours per student
Sandbox leads assign students to projects
Teams of 6
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive database design documentation
  • Functional database prototype with effective user interface
  • Data analysis report with actionable insights
  • Presentation of database solution to stakeholders
  • Technical guide for database maintenance and updates
Project timeline
  • February 23, 2025
    Sandbox start
  • April 18, 2025
    Sandbox end

Project examples

  • Design a customer relationship management (CRM) database for a small to medium business
  • Create a database solution for inventory management in a retail store
  • Develop a database for tracking employee performance and feedback
  • Implement a database for managing event registrations and attendee information
  • Design a database for a library's book catalog and lending system
  • Create a database to streamline project management and resource allocation
  • Develop a database for a non-profit organization to manage donor information
  • Implement a database solution for a restaurant's reservation and order system

Additional partner criteria

Partners must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this sandbox:

  • Q1 - Document
    What relevant information/data will you be able to provide for this project?