This 3-4-weel experience is designed for graduate students specializing in the commercialization of innovations. Learners are equipped at the beginning of the course with the skills to analyze and strategize the market entry of new products or services within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this 3-4 week program which is situated at the end of their semester, students will apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, developing management briefs that outline preliminary results and strategies for bringing innovations to market. This hands-on approach allows learners to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application, making them valuable assets for industry professionals seeking fresh perspectives on innovation commercialization.

The Flexible Environmental Internship is an innovative program which is comprised of an upper-year university credit course designed to teach job-relevant skills and an internship with a host organization. The Ontario Agricultural College within the University of Guelph seeks to collaborate with host organizations in Canada and internationally to establish internships. Flexible internship model for employers More robust talent pipelines for the industry Opportunity to provide input on industry-relevant skills and needs Strategic partnership opportunity

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a strategic issue for businesses in all sectors. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as a strategy and corporate policy, is needed more than ever for companies to thrive and maintain legitimacy and their ability to pursue the firms’ economic goals in the long term. In this course, students put CSR into a strategic context by explaining resource, industry, and stakeholder perspectives. Integrating strategy and CSR, student are capable of assessing and providing strategic CSR recommendation for your company.

Is your organization facing a challenge or opportunity in tax? In this project, 4th year accounting students will tackle a tax problem of your choosing, and conduct in depth research to develop actionable recommendations. These highly motivated students are on the CPA track and are interested in careers in tax and accounting; this project is a great opportunity to engage their expertise and connect with potential hires.