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Business Management Consultancy

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Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Olivia Law-DelRosso
Instructor
(3)
6
Timeline
  • September 4, 2023
    Experience start
  • November 30, 2023
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Talent recruitment Training & development Communications Project management Event planning
Skills
finance online communication leadership development master of business administration (mba) hr operations management research supply chain
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Kansas State University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience.

Learners will work on one main project over the semester, connecting with you with virtual communication tools as needed.


Learners with be scholars in the Rise Up program which serves business students who identify with a systemically marginalized and underrepresented group. The program is designed to propel scholars to a successful career while celebrating their diverse identities and cultures. Scholars receive perks including scholarships, leadership training, and corporate trips.  Through Riipen we are ensuring that the scholars have the skills and experiences needed to be top candidates for internships and jobs.


Students in Rise Up who will work on the Business Management Consultancy may be MBA, MAcc, or undergraduate majors in management, HR, operations/supply chain, IT, or finance.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
15 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including research, analysis, insights, and recommendations


Project timeline
  • September 4, 2023
    Experience start
  • November 30, 2023
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 


  • Develop a communication strategy
  • Review and compare software platforms
  • Non-profit program management research and recommendations
  • Create or improve an onboarding system
  • Create a small event planning report
  • Project management
  • Recommend recruiting strategy improvements
  • Create or improve an internship experience


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?