Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Spring 2025)
Montclair State University
Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Spring 2025)
01/21/2025 to 05/09/2025
April SimeCollaboration Overview
About Students
Montclair State University invites companies to partner with a dedicated team of four high-performing MBA students in a 14-week Spring Consulting Project. These students bring a wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, having been carefully selected for their ability to address real-world business challenges. Working under the mentorship of experienced faculty, they will directly engage with your organization, offering innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
About Program Goals
This collaboration is designed to tackle critical business challenges while providing students with hands-on experience in:
- Product Development: Crafting innovative offerings to meet market demands.
- Market Research: Uncovering valuable insights to inform strategy.
- Growth Strategy: Identifying opportunities for expansion and competitive advantage.
- Marketing and Analytics: Leveraging data-driven approaches to optimize campaigns and initiatives.
- Financial Planning and Analysis: Delivering actionable recommendations to enhance fiscal performance.
By participating, your organization will benefit from fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and a direct connection to future business leaders. This partnership is a low-commitment, high-reward opportunity to gain quality deliverables while helping shape the next generation of industry professionals.
About the Collaboration Format
Academic project designed to develop and expose talent through immersive work-like experience.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details
Students Include: Graduate Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 15 weeks
Program Launch Date: 01/21/25
Program End Date: 05/09/25
Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Co Op, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 2
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing 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 |
| Location Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Other Requirements | |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested 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 |
Skills & Expertise
| 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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Oct 18 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Oct 26 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Dec 19 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Dec 28 2023, 03:40.18 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 15 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 03 2024, 12:00.00 AM |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Data Management
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Growth Strategy
Market Research
Marketing
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
| Program Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Title | Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Spring 2025) | |
| Organization | Montclair State University | |
| Student Application Link | https://montclair.capsource.app/program/accelerated-mba-consulting-co-op-spring-2025/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
11 Project/s Added (of 2 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 01/21/25 End Date: 05/09/25 4 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| About Students |
Montclair State University invites companies to partner with a dedicated team of four high-performing MBA students in a 14-week Spring Consulting Project. These students bring a wealth of knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, having been carefully selected for their ability to address real-world business challenges. Working under the mentorship of experienced faculty, they will directly engage with your organization, offering innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 2 - 5 |
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| Program Goals | This collaboration is designed to tackle critical business challenges while providing students with hands-on experience in:
By participating, your organization will benefit from fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and a direct connection to future business leaders. This partnership is a low-commitment, high-reward opportunity to gain quality deliverables while helping shape the next generation of industry professionals.
|
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Co Op | |
| Format Description | Academic project designed to develop and expose talent through immersive work-like experience.
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Skills & Expertise | ||
| Location Information & Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) This project can be completed remotely, but if organizations are regional we welcome opportunities for in-person networking and/or presentations if possible!
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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 |
|---|---|
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Oct 18 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Oct 26 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Dec 19 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Dec 28 2023, 03:40.18 PM |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Jan 15 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.
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May 03 2024, 12:00.00 AM |
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