| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Spring 2025 Industry Capstone Program | |
| Organization | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
52
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| # of Projects Running |
7 Project/s Added (of 7 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 01/21/25 End Date: 05/07/25 4 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
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.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 3 - 7 |
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| Program Goals | The program provides students with practical consulting experience and helps industry partners gain innovative insights and actionable recommendations. Goals include:
1. Applying advanced business frameworks to solve real business problems. 2. Strengthening students' collaborative and analytical skills in diverse team environments. 3. Creating a talent pipeline for companies through early exposure to top-performing students. 4. Delivering industry-relevant recommendations on areas like operations, marketing, and finance, ensuring immediate value for participating companies. |
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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 | Data Management Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Marketing Operations PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Sales & Business 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 Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor 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 |
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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Sep 28 2023, 05:23.14 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Oct 12 2023, 05:23.14 PM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jan 09 2024, 05:23.14 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Jan 18 2024, 05:23.00 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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Jan 22 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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May 06 2024, 12:00.00 AM |
Program Timeline
| Touchpoints & Assignments | Date | Type |
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Helpful Links & Resources |
01/21/2025 | Other |
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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Industry Capstone Program! |
01/21/2025 | Other |
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Initial Student Onboarding Survey |
01/24/2025, 17:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Action Item |
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Kick Off Student Self Evaluation: Spring 2025 |
02/28/2025, 12:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Student Temperature Check #1: Spring 2025 |
03/21/2025, 12:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Spring 2025 ICP Midterm Presentations |
04/01/2025, 23:59 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Action Item |
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Student Final Self Reflection: Spring 2025 |
05/16/2025, 12:00 PM EST (UTC-05:00) | Evaluation |
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Spring 2025 ICP Final Presentations |
05/20/2025 | Action Item |
Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| The Webster: Fashion Retail Forecasting System Proposal | The Webster | Data Management Entrepreneurship Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development |
| Lab Indigo: Regenerative Crops and Sustainable Products | Lab Indigo | Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing Product Design & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation |
| NJ Hospitality Alliance: Hospitality, Local Business Support & Engagement | NJ Hospitality Alliance | Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Marketing PR & Communications Research & Development |
| HealthPrevent360 | Healthier Life Medicine PLLC | Digital Marketing Growth Strategy Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Sales & Business Development |
| Whitestone Analytics: The Future of M&A Advisory Services | Whitestone Associates | Data Management Mergers & Acquisitions Research & Development |
| CoCarting Mobile App: Product-Market Fit & Competitive Differentiation | CoCarting | Customer Service & Account Management Digital Marketing Growth Strategy Marketing Product Design & Development |
| Empowering Growth: Strengthening Ken Pilates’ Community and Client Base | Ken Pilates | Community Organization and Social Action Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Research & Development Sales & Business Development |
Program Managers
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Teams
| Team Name | Project Name | Team Members |
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| Spring 2025: Whitestone Associates Team | Whitestone Analytics: The Future of M&A Advisory Services | |
| Spring 2025: The Webster Team | The Webster: Fashion Retail Forecasting System Proposal | |
| Spring 2025: NJHA Team | NJ Hospitality Alliance: Hospitality, Local Business Support & Engagement | |
| Spring 2025: Lab Indigo Team | Lab Indigo: Regenerative Crops and Sustainable Products | |
| Spring 2025: Ken Pilates Team | Empowering Growth: Strengthening Ken Pilates’ Community and Client Base | |
| Spring 2025: Health Prevent 360 Team | HealthPrevent360 | |
| Spring 2025: CoCarting Team | CoCarting Mobile App: Product-Market Fit & Competitive Differentiation |
