Business in Action, Spring 2021 (Collum)
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| Program Title | Business in Action, Spring 2021 (Collum) | |
| Organization | Northern Illinois University (NIU) | |
| Student Application Link | https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action-spring-2021-collum/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
33
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| # of Projects Running |
4 Project/s Added (of Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 02/08/21 End Date: 04/16/21 2 months |
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| 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: - |
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Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| 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
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| Project Topics | Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Marketing Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management | |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
Exactly $0.0 per hour |
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| 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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Dec 13 2019 |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Jan 24 2020 |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Oct 04 2020 |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Nov 15 2020 |
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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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Feb 08 2021 |
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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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Apr 16 2021 |
Program Timeline
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Sat, 01/02/21
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Submit Project Preferences
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Description:
We'll use this to assign teams and add you to projects:
https://niu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Cv9ceINbu3D36e
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Sat, 01/02/21
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Projects Revealed
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Students select their preferred project
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Mon, 02/08/21
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Program Kickoff
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Location:
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Sun, 04/04/21
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Complete Temperature Check Survey #2
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Sun, 10/03/21
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Please upload your deliverable using the link above
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Thu, 12/02/21
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Project Kickoff Survey Due
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Description:
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Project Launch
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Keri, Project Champion from Habitat for Humanity, will web conference into class to launch the projects. She will introduce herself, share about her background and introduce you to Habitat for Humanity of Rockford and their ReStore.� Be prepared to listen and to ask questions about the company and/or your project.
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Complete Temperature Check Survey #1
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Project Check-In
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Keri, Project Champion from Habitat for Humanity, to web conference into class to launch the projects. Expect to dedicate 1-hour per section. Flexible to move this to around. Ideally between second and third deliverable
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End of Term SELF Evaluation Due
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End of Term PEER Evaluation Due
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Projects
Filters
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Marketing ReStore | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Marketing |
| Develop a Customer Service & Retention Strategy | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Customer Service & Account Management |
| Visualize and Improve Inventory Management using Finance, Accounting, and Inventory Data | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Data Management Marketing Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis |
| Launch Strategy for “HYP” – Habitat Young Professionals | Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity | Marketing Talent Management |
Program Managers
| Name | Organization |
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| Jacie Collum | Northern Illinois University (NIU) |
Teams
| Team Name | Project Name | Team Members |
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| No Teams Available |