| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Fall 2024 Industry Capstone Program | |
| Organization | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
39
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| # of Projects Running |
8 Project/s Added (of 8 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/03/24 End Date: 12/13/24 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 | 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.
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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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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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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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Feb 29 2024, 12:32.18 AM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 20 2024, 12:32.18 AM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jul 23 2024, 12:32.18 AM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 13 2024, 12:32.18 AM |
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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 24 2024, 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 12 2024, 12:00.00 AM |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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2024-25 Academic Calendar |
09/03/2024 | Event |
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Industry Capstone Program Webpage & Contact Information |
09/03/2024 | Other |
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First Day of Classes & Last Day of Classes |
09/03/2024 | Event |
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Stevens Brand Guidelines |
09/03/2024, 12:00 PM | Other |
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Student Temperature Check #1: Midterm Feedback |
11/14/2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Midterm Presentation Submission |
11/14/2024, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Action Item |
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Final Presentation Submission |
12/20/2024, 17:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Other |
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Student Temperature Check #2: Final Feedback |
12/20/2024, 17:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| 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 |
Program Managers
| Name | Organization |
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| Kate Marsden | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program |
Teams
| Team Name | Project Name | Team Members |
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| Whitestone Associates: Fall 2024 ICP Project | Whitestone Analytics: The Future of M&A Advisory Services | |
| NJHA: Fall 2024 ICP Project | NJ Hospitality Alliance: Hospitality, Local Business Support & Engagement | |
| Lab Indigo: Fall 2024 ICP Project | Lab Indigo: Regenerative Crops and Sustainable Products | |
| Kobliat: Fall 2024 ICP Project | Kobliat: Go-To-Market Strategy Support | |
| HealthPrevent360: Fall 2024 ICP Project | HealthPrevent360: SEED Round Support | |
| CoolAssist: Fall 2024 ICP Project | CoolAssist: Chatbot Development | |
| CoCarting: Fall 2024 ICP Project | CoCarting Mobile App: Product-Market Fit & Competitive Differentiation |
