Business in Action (Spring 2023)
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Business in Action (Spring 2023) | |
| Organization | Northern Illinois University (NIU) | |
| Student Application Link | https://niu.capsource.app/program/business-in-action/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
26
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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: 01/23/23 End Date: 03/11/23 2 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
TBD
Student Level: Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: - |
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| Program Goals | · Create and recommend innovative business solutions · Discover how various departments of a business operate both independently yet work together to add to a company’s success · Define and give examples of commonly used business terminology · Apply the BELIEF decision making guide · Plan academic and professional goals · Practice reflective thinking as a means to learn and grow in their professions
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Live Case Study | |
| Format Description | ||
| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| 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 |
Local (within 30 miles) |
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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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| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| 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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Jan 20 2023, 06:24.32 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Jan 20 2023, 06:24.32 PM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jan 22 2023, 06:24.32 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Jan 22 2023, 06:24.32 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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Jan 23 2023, 12:00.00 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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Mar 11 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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PROJECT KICKOFF |
01/23/2023 | Event |
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STUDENT KICKOFF ASSESSMENT |
02/04/2023 | Evaluation |
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STUDENT TEMP CHECK |
02/24/2023 | Evaluation |
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INDUSTRY TEMP CHECK |
02/24/2023 | Evaluation |
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STUDENT PEER EVAL |
05/05/2023 | Evaluation |
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT |
05/05/2023 | Evaluation |
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INDUSTRY END OF PROJECT EVAL |
05/05/2023 | Evaluation |
Projects
Filters
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Evaluate and Implement a Volunteer Management System | DeKalb County Community Gardens | Data Management Growth Strategy Operations Product Design & Development Software Design & Development Talent Management |
| Evaluate our organizational and financial performance as we pursue sustainability | DeKalb County Community Gardens | Data Management Growth Strategy Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis |
| Develop a comprehensive re-brand and marketing strategy | DeKalb County Community Gardens | Marketing |
| Empower our board to better track progress towards our organizational goals? | DeKalb County Community Gardens | Data Management Growth Strategy Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Talent Management |
Program Managers
| Name | Organization |
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| Jacie Collum | Northern Illinois University (NIU) |