Business in Action (Spring 2023)

Program Overview
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
# of Projects Running
4 Project/s Added (of 4 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 01/23/23      End Date: 03/11/23

2 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

TBD

Student Level:  

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   -

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

Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Live Case Study
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

Local (within 30 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 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

Jan 20 2023, 06:24.32 PM
Interview

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

Jan 20 2023, 06:24.32 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jan 22 2023, 06:24.32 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Jan 22 2023, 06:24.32 PM
Official Program Launch

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

Jan 23 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.

Mar 11 2023, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

PROJECT KICKOFF

01/23/2023 Event

STUDENT KICKOFF ASSESSMENT

02/04/2023 Evaluation

STUDENT TEMP CHECK

02/24/2023 Evaluation

INDUSTRY TEMP CHECK

02/24/2023 Evaluation

STUDENT PEER EVAL

05/05/2023 Evaluation

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

05/05/2023 Evaluation

INDUSTRY END OF PROJECT EVAL

05/05/2023 Evaluation

Projects

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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
Jacie Collum Northern Illinois University (NIU)