Business in Action Fall 2023 (Collum)
Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Business in Action Fall 2023 (Collum)
09/11/2023 to 10/23/2023
Jacie CollumCollaboration Overview
About Students
The program welcomes students from Northern Illinois University to participate in Business in Action. These students will engage in hands-on consulting projects, working collaboratively in teams of 4-5. The projects encompass diverse subjects and academic disciplines, offering valuable real-world experience. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to actual organizations, developing practical skills and industry insights.
About Program Goals
The collaboration within the "Business in Action" program at Northern Illinois University is geared towards distinct learning objectives. Through practical consulting projects, students will apply academic theories to real-world business contexts. Collaborative teamwork in small groups will strengthen communication and problem-solving skills. By addressing genuine organizational challenges, students will develop critical thinking abilities and gain industry insight. This comprehensive approach aims to cultivate project management proficiency, refine analytical capabilities, and foster ethical considerations, all within the framework of an intensive 8-week session.
About the Collaboration Format
Northern Illinois University's Business in Action course facilitates student-industry collaboration through hands-on consulting projects. Students form teams of 4-5 to collectively contribute to real organizations across diverse topics. With four project scopes available, multiple teams in each course section collaborate, fostering varied solutions. The course, spanning two 8-week sessions, ensures practical experiential learning and impactful industry engagement.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details
Students Include: Bachelor Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 6 weeks
Program Launch Date: 09/11/23
Program End Date: 10/23/23
Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Business In Action, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 4
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management |
| Location Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles) |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Other Requirements | |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Aug 24 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Aug 25 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
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Company and Projects Reveled
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Aug 30 2023, 11:00.00 AM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Sep 05 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Sep 07 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 11 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
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Project Kickoff
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Sep 11 2023, 07:00.00 AM |
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Company Visit
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Oct 04 2023, 09:00.00 AM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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Oct 22 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Customer Service & Account Management
Data Management
Growth Strategy
Marketing
Operations
Product Design & Development
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Talent Management
| Program Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Title | Business in Action Fall 2023 (Collum) | |
| Organization | Northern Illinois University (NIU) | |
| Student Application Link | https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-fall-2023-collum/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
83
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| # of Projects Running |
4 Project/s Added (of 4 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/11/23 End Date: 10/23/23 1 month |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| About Students |
The program welcomes students from Northern Illinois University to participate in Business in Action. These students will engage in hands-on consulting projects, working collaboratively in teams of 4-5. The projects encompass diverse subjects and academic disciplines, offering valuable real-world experience. Students will have the opportunity to contribute to actual organizations, developing practical skills and industry insights.
Student Level: Bachelor Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 1 - 5 |
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| Program Goals | The collaboration within the "Business in Action" program at Northern Illinois University is geared towards distinct learning objectives. Through practical consulting projects, students will apply academic theories to real-world business contexts. Collaborative teamwork in small groups will strengthen communication and problem-solving skills. By addressing genuine organizational challenges, students will develop critical thinking abilities and gain industry insight. This comprehensive approach aims to cultivate project management proficiency, refine analytical capabilities, and foster ethical considerations, all within the framework of an intensive 8-week session.
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Business In Action | |
| Format Description | Northern Illinois University's Business in Action course facilitates student-industry collaboration through hands-on consulting projects. Students form teams of 4-5 to collectively contribute to real organizations across diverse topics. With four project scopes available, multiple teams in each course section collaborate, fostering varied solutions. The course, spanning two 8-week sessions, ensures practical experiential learning and impactful industry engagement.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | ||
| Location Information & Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles) |
|
| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
|
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students: |
|
| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Aug 24 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Aug 25 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
|
Company and Projects Reveled
|
Aug 30 2023, 11:00.00 AM |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Sep 05 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Sep 07 2023, 04:50.17 PM |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Sep 11 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
|
Project Kickoff
|
Sep 11 2023, 07:00.00 AM |
|
Company Visit
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Oct 04 2023, 09:00.00 AM |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
Oct 22 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
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