Fall 2023 Industry Capstone Program

Program Overview
Program Title Fall 2023 Industry Capstone Program
Organization Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program
# of Students Enrolled
53
# of Projects Running
9 Project/s Added (of 10 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/24/23      End Date: 12/22/23

3 months

Collaboration Overview
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

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.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

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. 
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
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
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

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.

Jul 11 2023, 04:49.06 PM
Interview

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

Jul 17 2023, 04:49.06 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Aug 24 2023, 04:49.06 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 30 2023, 04:49.06 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 12 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.

Dec 08 2023, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Industry Capstone Program Application Details

08/11/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) Project Milestone

Industry Capstone Program Webpage

09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) Other

First Day of Classes & Academic Calendar

09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) Project Milestone

Stevens Brand Guidelines

09/01/2023 EST (UTC-05:00) Other

September 2023: Initial Student Evaluation #1: FOR ALL STUDENTS

10/03/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Midterm Presentation Submission

11/10/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Project Milestone

Student Temperature Check

11/10/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Final Presentation Submission

12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Project Milestone

Industry Mentor Post-Engagement Team Assessment Form

12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Student Post-Engagement Self-Assessment Form

12/22/2023, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Projects

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Project Organization Topics
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

Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
Fall 2023: 1BusinessWorld Team B Revamping Strategic, Business, and Technological Frameworks (Fall 2023)
Fall 2023: 1BusinessWorld Team A Revamping Strategic, Business, and Technological Frameworks (Fall 2023)
Fall 2023: FICO Leveraging LLMS and ChatGPT for Enhanced Decision Making in the Financial Industry (FICO)
Fall 2023: Faciliti MYdys EDU 0721
Fall 2023: LaCoBros LaCoBros: Research & Development
Fall 2023: Mind Happy MindHappy Launch Execution
Fall 2023: Momi Skin MōMI Skincare LLC: Business Planning & Marketing
Fall 2023: Piko Provisions 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
Fall 2023: Rainbow Chefs Rainbow Chefs Academy: On a mission to To Offset Diabetes and Obesity in our Children and our Communities Worldwide Through Education
Fall 2023: Whitestone Associates Whitestone Analytics: The future of M&A Advisory Services
LaCoBros: Summer 2023 Semester LaCoBros: Research & Development
Mind Happy: Spring 2023 MindHappy Launch Execution
Momi Skin: Summer 2023 Semester MōMI Skincare LLC: Business Planning & Marketing
Whitestone Associates: Spring 203 Whitestone Analytics: The future of M&A Advisory Services