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Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program
Spring 2027 Stevens Industry Capstone Program
01/20/2027 to 05/06/2027
Christina Alwell
Collaboration Overview
About Students
 The Industry Capstone Program (ICP) at the Stevens School of Business connects corporate partners with talented graduate students to collaborate on semester-long projects that address real-world business challenges. Guided by faculty, student teams analyze complex issues, explore opportunities, develop practical solutions, and present strategic recommendations tailored to each organization’s goals.

Through these partnerships, graduate students gain meaningful, hands-on industry experience that strengthens their professional skills and prepares them for successful careers. Corporate partners benefit from fresh perspectives and actionable insights on important strategic priorities, while also having the opportunity to mentor and engage with the next generation of business leaders. 
About Program Goals
 
The Stevens Industry Capstone Program is designed to create meaningful strategic value for partner organizations while providing a transformative, hands-on learning experience for graduate students. Through this experiential consulting engagement, students will:

  • Apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges: Draw on coursework in strategy, data analytics, marketing, finance, and innovation to address live business issues.

  • Strengthen structured problem-solving skills: Define complex organizational challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop practical, actionable recommendations.

  • Enhance communication and consulting capabilities: Build client-facing skills through stakeholder interviews, professional presentations, written reports, and data-driven storytelling.

  • Practice team-based consulting methods: Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams that mirror a professional consulting environment, with shared accountability, project deadlines, and peer feedback.

  • Integrate analytical and strategic thinking: Use financial modeling, market research, competitive analysis, and data-visualization tools to develop evidence-based recommendations.

  • Build confidence in client engagement: Meet regularly with host-company professionals, facilitate project check-ins, incorporate feedback, and refine recommendations throughout the engagement.

  • Experience the full project lifecycle: Take ownership of the consulting process—from project scoping and research through ideation, analysis, testing, and final client presentations.

  • Reflect on professional development: Use faculty and peer feedback to evaluate individual contributions, team effectiveness, and opportunities for continued growth.
About the Collaboration Format
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
 Partnering with the Stevens Industry Capstone Program gives organizations the opportunity to collaborate with high-performing graduate business students while gaining fresh perspectives, rigorous analysis, and actionable strategic insight. This mutually beneficial engagement helps organizations advance meaningful business priorities while providing students with invaluable, real-world consulting experience.

Benefits for Industry Partners

  • Gain Strategic Insight from Emerging Talent
    Work with graduate student teams trained in business strategy, analytics, innovation, and problem-solving. Students bring an objective perspective and are prepared to address complex, timely business challenges.

  • Advance Priority Business Initiatives
    Receive research-based recommendations and tailored deliverables aligned with your organization’s goals—whether focused on growth strategy, operational improvement, customer insights, market analysis, or new-product and market opportunities.

  • Extend Your Team’s Capacity
    Leverage a motivated, faculty-supported student team to explore high-priority initiatives or long-standing projects that may not have received sufficient internal bandwidth.

  • Identify Potential Future Talent
    Build relationships with emerging professionals through a semester-long, consulting-style collaboration. The program offers an effective way to evaluate prospective interns, employees, and future leaders.

  • Support the Next Generation of Business Leaders
    Help students apply classroom learning to real organizational challenges, develop practical professional skills, and gain a deeper understanding of industry expectations—while giving back to the academic community.
Program Details

Students Include: Graduate Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 15 weeks

Program Launch Date: 01/20/27

Program End Date: 05/06/27

Student Commitment: 8-13 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 5

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation International Affairs Inventory Management Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG
Location Preferences

Located Anywhere

Compensation

No Compensation Required

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Other Requirements
Industry Partner Expectations

To ensure a productive and meaningful capstone experience, industry partners are asked to provide consistent engagement, clear guidance, and timely feedback throughout the project.

  • Participate in Weekly Check-Ins
    Designate at least one primary point of contact to meet with the student team for 30–60 minutes each week. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss progress, address questions, offer feedback, and keep the project aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Define a Clear, Achievable Project Scope
    Collaborate with Stevens faculty and CapSource before the program begins to establish a well-defined project scope, key objectives, expected deliverables, and available resources. A clear scope helps ensure the work is both valuable to the organization and appropriate for the academic timeline.

  • Attend the Kickoff and Final Presentation
    Participate in the formal project kickoff to introduce the organization, provide context, and align expectations. Partners are also encouraged to attend the final presentation session, where student teams will share their findings, recommendations, and deliverables.

  • Maintain Ongoing Communication
    Be available to respond to student questions, review interim deliverables, and provide input between scheduled meetings. Timely communication helps students move forward efficiently and produce work that is relevant to the organization’s needs.

  • Facilitate Access to Relevant Information and Stakeholders
    When applicable, coordinate early access to the data, systems, materials, and internal subject-matter experts needed for the team to complete the project. Partners should identify any access requirements or restrictions at the outset.

  • Provide Feedback and Complete the Program Evaluation
    Offer constructive feedback at key project milestones and complete a brief end-of-program evaluation. Partner input is essential to assessing outcomes and strengthening the experience for future student cohorts.

  • Execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement, if Needed
    If the project involves confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information, Stevens can facilitate non-disclosure agreements between the student team and the partner organization before information is shared.
Project Management Time Commitment 5+ Hours per week
Interested Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Business Model Canvas Competitive Analysis CRM Platforms Customer Discovery Dashboard Development Data Analysis Data Cleaning Data Visualization Design Thinking Financial Modeling Forecasting Go-To-Market Strategy Innovation Management IP Landscape Research KPI Development Lean Startup Market Research Market Sizing Marketing Analytics Microsoft Excel Pitch Deck Design Pricing Strategy Product Validation Project Management Prototyping Python R&D Strategy Regulatory Research Reporting & Analytics SQL Stakeholder Interviews Statistics Strategic Roadmapping Survey Design & Analysis SWOT Analysis Tableau Technical Communication Technology Scouting UI/UX Research Visualization Tools
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Program Overview
Program Title Spring 2027 Stevens Industry Capstone Program
Organization Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program
Student Application Link https://stevens.capsource.app/program/spring-2027-stevens-industry-capstone-program/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
20 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 01/20/27      End Date: 05/06/27

4 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

 The Industry Capstone Program (ICP) at the Stevens School of Business connects corporate partners with talented graduate students to collaborate on semester-long projects that address real-world business challenges. Guided by faculty, student teams analyze complex issues, explore opportunities, develop practical solutions, and present strategic recommendations tailored to each organization’s goals.

Through these partnerships, graduate students gain meaningful, hands-on industry experience that strengthens their professional skills and prepares them for successful careers. Corporate partners benefit from fresh perspectives and actionable insights on important strategic priorities, while also having the opportunity to mentor and engage with the next generation of business leaders. 

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   4 - 7

Program Goals
 
The Stevens Industry Capstone Program is designed to create meaningful strategic value for partner organizations while providing a transformative, hands-on learning experience for graduate students. Through this experiential consulting engagement, students will:

  • Apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges: Draw on coursework in strategy, data analytics, marketing, finance, and innovation to address live business issues.

  • Strengthen structured problem-solving skills: Define complex organizational challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, and develop practical, actionable recommendations.

  • Enhance communication and consulting capabilities: Build client-facing skills through stakeholder interviews, professional presentations, written reports, and data-driven storytelling.

  • Practice team-based consulting methods: Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams that mirror a professional consulting environment, with shared accountability, project deadlines, and peer feedback.

  • Integrate analytical and strategic thinking: Use financial modeling, market research, competitive analysis, and data-visualization tools to develop evidence-based recommendations.

  • Build confidence in client engagement: Meet regularly with host-company professionals, facilitate project check-ins, incorporate feedback, and refine recommendations throughout the engagement.

  • Experience the full project lifecycle: Take ownership of the consulting process—from project scoping and research through ideation, analysis, testing, and final client presentations.

  • Reflect on professional development: Use faculty and peer feedback to evaluate individual contributions, team effectiveness, and opportunities for continued growth.
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
 Partnering with the Stevens Industry Capstone Program gives organizations the opportunity to collaborate with high-performing graduate business students while gaining fresh perspectives, rigorous analysis, and actionable strategic insight. This mutually beneficial engagement helps organizations advance meaningful business priorities while providing students with invaluable, real-world consulting experience.

Benefits for Industry Partners

  • Gain Strategic Insight from Emerging Talent
    Work with graduate student teams trained in business strategy, analytics, innovation, and problem-solving. Students bring an objective perspective and are prepared to address complex, timely business challenges.

  • Advance Priority Business Initiatives
    Receive research-based recommendations and tailored deliverables aligned with your organization’s goals—whether focused on growth strategy, operational improvement, customer insights, market analysis, or new-product and market opportunities.

  • Extend Your Team’s Capacity
    Leverage a motivated, faculty-supported student team to explore high-priority initiatives or long-standing projects that may not have received sufficient internal bandwidth.

  • Identify Potential Future Talent
    Build relationships with emerging professionals through a semester-long, consulting-style collaboration. The program offers an effective way to evaluate prospective interns, employees, and future leaders.

  • Support the Next Generation of Business Leaders
    Help students apply classroom learning to real organizational challenges, develop practical professional skills, and gain a deeper understanding of industry expectations—while giving back to the academic community.
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation International Affairs Inventory Management Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Sustainability & Climate Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise Business Model Canvas Competitive Analysis CRM Platforms Customer Discovery Dashboard Development Data Analysis Data Cleaning Data Visualization Design Thinking Financial Modeling Forecasting Go-To-Market Strategy Innovation Management IP Landscape Research KPI Development Lean Startup Market Research Market Sizing Marketing Analytics Microsoft Excel Pitch Deck Design Pricing Strategy Product Validation Project Management Prototyping Python R&D Strategy Regulatory Research Reporting & Analytics SQL Stakeholder Interviews Statistics Strategic Roadmapping Survey Design & Analysis SWOT Analysis Tableau Technical Communication Technology Scouting UI/UX Research Visualization Tools
Location Information & Preferences

Located Anywhere

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Compensation

No Compensation Required
Other Requirements
Industry Partner Expectations

To ensure a productive and meaningful capstone experience, industry partners are asked to provide consistent engagement, clear guidance, and timely feedback throughout the project.

  • Participate in Weekly Check-Ins
    Designate at least one primary point of contact to meet with the student team for 30–60 minutes each week. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss progress, address questions, offer feedback, and keep the project aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Define a Clear, Achievable Project Scope
    Collaborate with Stevens faculty and CapSource before the program begins to establish a well-defined project scope, key objectives, expected deliverables, and available resources. A clear scope helps ensure the work is both valuable to the organization and appropriate for the academic timeline.

  • Attend the Kickoff and Final Presentation
    Participate in the formal project kickoff to introduce the organization, provide context, and align expectations. Partners are also encouraged to attend the final presentation session, where student teams will share their findings, recommendations, and deliverables.

  • Maintain Ongoing Communication
    Be available to respond to student questions, review interim deliverables, and provide input between scheduled meetings. Timely communication helps students move forward efficiently and produce work that is relevant to the organization’s needs.

  • Facilitate Access to Relevant Information and Stakeholders
    When applicable, coordinate early access to the data, systems, materials, and internal subject-matter experts needed for the team to complete the project. Partners should identify any access requirements or restrictions at the outset.

  • Provide Feedback and Complete the Program Evaluation
    Offer constructive feedback at key project milestones and complete a brief end-of-program evaluation. Partner input is essential to assessing outcomes and strengthening the experience for future student cohorts.

  • Execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement, if Needed
    If the project involves confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information, Stevens can facilitate non-disclosure agreements between the student team and the partner organization before information is shared.
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