Business in Action, Fall 2021 (Collum) Herby Pop

Program Overview
Program Title Business in Action, Fall 2021 (Collum) Herby Pop
Organization Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Student Application Link https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-fall-2021-collum-n-herby-pop/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
34
# of Projects Running
4 Project/s Added (of Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/06/21      End Date: 12/10/21

3 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

Northern Illinois University's Business in Action course provides students with an opportunity to add real value to a real organization through carefully designed student consulting projects that span across various topics and academic disciplines. Students will be split into teams of 4-5 so they can work to support each other throughout the project process.† There are four different project scopes for the students to choose from and work on. Each section of Business in Action will have two teams working on each project scope.

Student Level:  

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   -

Program Goals
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Business In Action Project
Format Description
NIU's Business in Action Class offers students the opportunity to explore the business world and choose from a series of up-to-date, current "Live Case Projects" based on a regional industry partner. Each project revolves around a different topic that aligns with one or more of the majors offered within NIU's business school
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Marketing Operations Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management
Target Industries
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Exactly $0.0 per hour

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

Dec 13 2019, 12:00.00 AM
Interview

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

Feb 14 2020, 12:00.00 AM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Feb 28 2021, 12:00.00 AM
Finalize Project Charter

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

May 02 2021, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program Launch

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

Sep 06 2021, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

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

Dec 10 2021, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

REMINDER OF CONFIDENTIALITY

03/09/2021

KICKOFF SURVEY DUE

05/09/2021 Evaluation

Deliverable #3 Due

08/11/2021 Submission Required

Program Kickoff

09/06/2021 Event

OFFICIAL PROJECT END

09/12/2021

Deliverable #1 Due

11/10/2021 Submission Required

PEER ASSESSMENT DUE

Evaluation

SELF ASSESSMENT DUE

Evaluation

Deliverable #2 Due

Submission Required

Deliverable #4 Due

Submission Required

SUBMIT FINAL DELIVERABLE

Submission Required

OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH

TEMP CHECK #1 DUE

Evaluation

TEMP CHECK #2 DUE

Evaluation

TEMP CHECK #3 DUE

Evaluation

TEMP CHECK #4 DUE

Evaluation

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Herby PoP Product Development Challenge Herby PoP Customer Service & Account Management Operations
Develop a Marketing Strategy for Herby PoP Herby PoP Marketing
Conduct a Financial Projections Analysis Herby PoP Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Conduct a Manufacturing Location Analysis for Herby PoP Herby PoP Corporate Social Responsibility Operations

Program Managers

Name Organization
Jacie Collum Northern Illinois University (NIU)

Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
No Teams Available