Business in Action Fall 2023 (Rosenfelder)

Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Business in Action Fall 2023 (Rosenfelder)
09/11/2023 to 10/23/2023
Scott Rosenfelder
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.
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

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Project 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


Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Other Requirements
Project Management Time Commitment 2 Hours per week
Interested Industries
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

Aug 24 2023, 04:57.53 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 30 2023, 04:57.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

Aug 30 2023, 04:57.00 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
Official Program End

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

Oct 23 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 (Rosenfelder)
Organization Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Student Application Link https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-fall-2023-rosenfelder/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
4 Project/s Added (of 4 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/11/23      End Date: 10/23/23

1 month

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

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.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

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.
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
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, 04:57.53 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 30 2023, 04:57.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

Aug 30 2023, 04:57.00 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
Official Program End

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

Oct 23 2023, 12:00.00 AM
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