Fall 2024 Industry Capstone Program

Program Overview
Program Title Fall 2024 Industry Capstone Program
Organization Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program
# of Students Enrolled
39
# of Projects Running
8 Project/s Added (of 8 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/03/24      End Date: 12/13/24

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 Icp Fall 24
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

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

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.

Feb 29 2024, 12:32.18 AM
Interview

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

Mar 20 2024, 12:32.18 AM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Jul 23 2024, 12:32.18 AM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 13 2024, 12:32.18 AM
Official Program Launch

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

Sep 24 2024, 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 12 2024, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

2024-25 Academic Calendar

09/03/2024 Event

Industry Capstone Program Webpage & Contact Information

09/03/2024 Other

First Day of Classes & Last Day of Classes

09/03/2024 Event

Stevens Brand Guidelines

09/03/2024, 12:00 PM Other

Student Temperature Check #1: Midterm Feedback

11/14/2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Midterm Presentation Submission

11/14/2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Action Item

Final Presentation Submission

12/20/2024, 17:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Other

Student Temperature Check #2: Final Feedback

12/20/2024, 17:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) Evaluation

Projects

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Project Organization Topics
CoCarting Mobile App: Product-Market Fit & Competitive Differentiation CoCarting Growth Strategy Marketing Product Design & Development
Lab Indigo: Regenerative Crops and Sustainable Products Lab Indigo Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Growth Strategy Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Marketing Product Design & Development Sales & Business Development
Kobliat: Go-To-Market Strategy Support Kobliat PTY LTD Data Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
CoolAssist: Chatbot Development FourstarAC Data Management Operations Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Research & Development
Whitestone Analytics: The Future of M&A Advisory Services Whitestone Associates Data Management Mergers & Acquisitions Research & Development
HealthPrevent360: SEED Round Support Healthier Life Medicine PLLC Growth Strategy Mergers & Acquisitions Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development
NJ Hospitality Alliance: Hospitality, Local Business Support & Engagement NJ Hospitality Alliance Growth Strategy Marketing Research & Development