Business Capstone (Fall 2024)

Program Overview
Program Title Business Capstone (Fall 2024)
Organization Biola University
Student Application Link https://biola.capsource.app/program/business-capstone-fall-2024/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
3 Project/s Added (of 2 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/17/24      End Date: 12/05/24

3 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

This is an exciting "Capstone" course required course for all business majors and will include students with academic focus in marketing, management, data analytics, and entrepreneurship. 

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

Program Goals
After successful completion of this project, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate their knowledge of key elements necessary for leadership in an organization,
• Recognize how various aspects in the external environment must be factored into the business decision-making process,
• Understand fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories about marketing, management, and entrepreneurship in business and society,
•  Analyze the business environment for an established business or new venture and write a marketing plan,
• Highlight specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course,
• Develop and deliver a real strategic plan for a real-world client!
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Capstone
Format Description
Student project designed to help connect academic curriculum to real-world challenges.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Hybrid
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Customer Service & Account Management Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing PR & Communications Sales & Business Development
Target Industries Arts & Recreation Fashion & Apparel Food & Beverage Government Health Care Manufacturing Media Non-Profit Retail Sports & Entertainment Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Our goal is to identify an organization excited to collaborate. We're prepared to conduct this project fully virtually, but would welcome an opportunity to network in person if possible!

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
N/A
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

May 28 2024, 08:00.26 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Jun 08 2024, 08:00.26 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

Jul 31 2024, 08:00.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

Aug 16 2024, 08:00.00 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Sep 17 2024, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

Dec 05 2024, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Kickoff Evaluation

09/13/2024 Evaluation

Program Kickoff

09/17/2024 Event

Temp Check #1

10/25/2024, 12:00 PM Evaluation

Temp Check #2

11/20/2024, 12:00 PM Evaluation

Peer Evaluation

12/12/2024 Evaluation

Self Reflection

12/12/2024 Evaluation

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Sales & Marketing Strategy Globowl Entrepreneurship Market Research Marketing Sales & Business Development
Triple Bottom Line- 3 years plan Globowl Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy Organizational Culture
Exit Strategy Globowl Sales & Business Development

Program Managers

Name Organization
Laureen Mgrdichian Biola University

Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
No Teams Available