| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Fall 2023 Industry Capstone Program | |
| Organization | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
53
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| # of Projects Running |
9 Project/s Added (of 10 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/24/23 End Date: 12/22/23 3 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
The students participating in our Industry Capstone Program are driven and motivated individuals seeking to enhance their education through practical experience. As part of a consulting team, they collaborate closely with faculty mentors, combining academic knowledge with real-world problem-solving skills. These students are eager to tackle authentic challenges faced by sponsor organizations, employing analytical thinking and strategic insights to propose actionable solutions. With this program being an essential component of the graduate business curriculum, students gain invaluable project experience and a tangible achievement to showcase to prospective employers, showcasing their readiness to excel in their careers.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 3 - 6 |
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| Program Goals | Our Industry Capstone Program is designed to enhance student education through a collaborative consulting engagement. Students will work as part of a consulting team, with faculty support, to analyze real problems and recommend appropriate actions to the sponsor organizations. The program is an integral part of the curriculum of all graduate business programs. Upon completion, students will have a real project and real experience to share with recruiters and hiring managers as they move their careers forward.
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Capstone | |
| Format Description | The Industry Capstone Program (ICP) at the Stevens School of Business is a great opportunity for corporations and talented graduate students to work together on a semester-long project. Students work as a team, with faculty support, on real-world business problems and provide appropriate assistance and recommendations to our corporate partners. The collaboration provides business graduate students with industry experience critical to their career success, while corporations gain fresh perspectives on their business challenges and the chance to mentor budding professionals.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management Growth Strategy International Affairs Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development | |
| 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 | |
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| Location Information & Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional): |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students: |
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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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Jul 11 2023, 04:49.06 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Jul 17 2023, 04:49.06 PM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Aug 24 2023, 04:49.06 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 30 2023, 04:49.06 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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Sep 12 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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Dec 08 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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Industry Capstone Program Application Details |
08/11/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) | Project Milestone |
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Industry Capstone Program Webpage |
09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) | Other |
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First Day of Classes & Academic Calendar |
09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) | Project Milestone |
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Stevens Brand Guidelines |
09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) | Other |
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September 2023: Initial Student Evaluation #1: FOR ALL STUDENTS |
10/03/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Midterm Presentation Submission |
11/10/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Project Milestone |
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Student Temperature Check |
11/10/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Final Presentation Submission |
12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Project Milestone |
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Industry Mentor Post-Engagement Team Assessment Form |
12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Student Post-Engagement Self-Assessment Form |
12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Rainbow Chefs Academy: On a mission to To Offset Diabetes and Obesity in our Children and our Communities Worldwide Through Education | Rainbow Chefs Academy | Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy Marketing Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development |
| MYdys EDU 0721 | FACIL'iti | Marketing |
| Revamping Strategic, Business, and Technological Frameworks (Fall 2023) | 1BusinessWorld | Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management Growth Strategy International Affairs Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development |
| MindHappy Launch Execution | MindHappy | Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Product Design & Development Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development |
| Leveraging LLMS and ChatGPT for Enhanced Decision Making in the Financial Industry (FICO) | FICO | Data Management |
| LaCoBros: Research & Development | LaCoBros | Growth Strategy Marketing Product Design & Development Research & Development Sales & Business Development |
| MōMI Skincare LLC: Business Planning & Marketing | MōMI Skin | Growth Strategy Marketing Research & Development |
| Design a strategic expansion plan for launching Piko Provisions in the Northeast with recommendations on farming partners, manufacturers, distributors, product flavors, marketing strategy and COGS/Unit economic analysis | Piko Provisions | Marketing Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development |
| Whitestone Analytics: The future of M&A Advisory Services | Whitestone Associates | Data Management Mergers & Acquisitions Research & Development |
