Request for Proposal ListingsBusiness In Action: Fall 2022 Dana's Day Spa (Kuhar)

Business In Action: Fall 2022 Dana's Day Spa (Kuhar)

Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Business In Action: Fall 2022 Dana's Day Spa (Kuhar)
09/05/2022 to 12/02/2022
Anissa Kuhar
Collaboration Overview
About Students
  • Learn basic business concepts and terminology.
  • Discover how the functional areas of business work together to add to an organization's success.
  • Apply the NIU BELIEF ethics decision-making guide.
  • Work in a small team to research, develop, and present innovative solutions to business challenges to organization leaders.
  • Set and reflect on progress toward academic and professional goals.

About Program Goals
Business in Action consulting teams have assisted early start-ups, small and local businesses, non-profits and established franchisees in these areas and many others:

  • Sales and marketing channel assessment.
  • Cost structure and break-even analysis.
  • Employee turnover reduction.
  • Mitigating the impact of the minimum wage increase.
  • Formalization of accounting systems and report generation.
About the Collaboration Format
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include:

Students Enrolled: 40 Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 12 weeks

Program Launch Date: 09/05/22

Program End Date: 12/02/22

Student Commitment:

Course Format: Multiple Projects Multiple Teams, Single Project Single Team

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 4

View All Program Details

Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Growth Strategy International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Sales & Business Development Software Design & Development Talent Management
Location Preferences

Regional (within 90 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Exactly $0.0 per hour

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Other Requirements
Project Management Time Commitment 1 Hour 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 Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

Aug 10 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Interview

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

Aug 12 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Aug 28 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 30 2022, 04:49.49 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 05 2022, 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 02 2022, 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.

See Examples

Corporate Social Responsibility

See Examples

Customer Service & Account Management

See Examples

Data Management

See Examples

Growth Strategy

See Examples

International Affairs

See Examples

Legal, Regulatory, Compliance

See Examples

Marketing

See Examples

Mergers & Acquisitions

See Examples

Operations

See Examples

Organizational Culture

See Examples

Product Design & Development

See Examples

Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain

See Examples

Quality Control

See Examples

Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis

See Examples

Research & Development

See Examples

Sales & Business Development

See Examples

Software Design & Development

See Examples

Talent Management

Program Overview
Program Title Business In Action: Fall 2022 Dana's Day Spa (Kuhar)
Organization Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Student Application Link https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-kuhar-b-fall-2022/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
4 Project/s Added (of 4 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/05/22      End Date: 12/02/22

3 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

  • Learn basic business concepts and terminology.
  • Discover how the functional areas of business work together to add to an organization's success.
  • Apply the NIU BELIEF ethics decision-making guide.
  • Work in a small team to research, develop, and present innovative solutions to business challenges to organization leaders.
  • Set and reflect on progress toward academic and professional goals.

Student Level:  

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   -

Program Goals
Business in Action consulting teams have assisted early start-ups, small and local businesses, non-profits and established franchisees in these areas and many others:

  • Sales and marketing channel assessment.
  • Cost structure and break-even analysis.
  • Employee turnover reduction.
  • Mitigating the impact of the minimum wage increase.
  • Formalization of accounting systems and report generation.
Format Structure

Single Project Single Team
Format Title Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Description
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 International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Sales & Business Development Software Design & Development 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 Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Regional (within 90 miles)

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 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

Aug 10 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Interview

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

Aug 12 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Aug 28 2022, 04:49.49 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 30 2022, 04:49.49 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 05 2022, 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 02 2022, 12:00.00 AM
Anissa Kuhar
View Profile
Northern Illinois University (NIU)
Dana Baars
View Profile
Dana's Day Spa

Resources

Links & Documents

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Develop a Comprehensive Brand Communications Strategy for Dana’s Day Spa Dana's Day Spa
Elevate Dana’s Day Spa Social Media Strategy Dana's Day Spa
Propose a Growth Strategy for Dana’s Day Spa Dana's Day Spa
Make Recommendations for Dana’s Day Spa Business Structure Dana's Day Spa