Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Summer 2025)

Montclair State University
Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Summer 2025)
05/19/2025 to 08/15/2025
Nicole Koppel
Collaboration Overview
About Students
Participants are graduate students enrolled in Montclair State University's MBA programs, including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Online modalities. These students possess diverse academic and professional backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to applying their learning in practical settings. They are trained in various business disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management, and are eager to contribute to organizational success while enhancing their professional competencies.​
About Program Goals
Through the co-op experience, students aim to:

  1. Apply Theoretical Knowledge: Integrate academic concepts with real-world business practices.​

  2. Develop Professional Skills: Enhance competencies in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.​

  3. Understand Organizational Dynamics: Gain insights into corporate culture, structure, and operations.​

  4. Contribute to Organizational Goals: Deliver tangible value through project involvement and daily responsibilities.​

  5. Reflect on Professional Growth: Engage in self-assessment and receive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
About the Collaboration Format
The Montclair State University MBA Co-Op Program, offered through the Feliciano School of Business, provides organizations with the opportunity to engage with MBA students in a structured, credit-bearing work experience. This program integrates academic learning with practical application, allowing students to contribute meaningfully to your organization while gaining valuable industry experience.​

Key Features:

  • Duration: 12 weeks, with options for extension based on mutual agreement.​

  • Commitment: Students work part-time (approximately 15-20 hours per week) or full-time, depending on academic schedules and organizational needs.​

  • Academic Integration: Students enroll in a co-op course concurrently, ensuring academic oversight and reflection on practical experiences.​

Benefits to Your Organization:

  • Access to Skilled Talent: Engage with MBA students equipped with contemporary business knowledge and analytical skills.​

  • Fresh Perspectives: Leverage innovative ideas and approaches from emerging business professionals.​

  • Talent Pipeline Development: Identify and cultivate potential future employees through real-world collaboration.​

  • Enhanced University Partnership: Strengthen ties with Montclair State University, contributing to the development of future business leaders.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include: Graduate Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 12 weeks

Program Launch Date: 05/19/25

Program End Date: 08/15/25

Student Commitment: 1-3 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Co Op, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 1

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Information Technology (IT) Innovation Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Training & Development
Location Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students


Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Other Requirements
  • Academic Coordination: Collaborate with Montclair State University's Career Services to align the co-op experience with academic objectives.​

  • Compliance: Ensure that the co-op position adheres to labor laws and university policies regarding internships and cooperative education.​

  • Compensation: While not mandatory, providing paid opportunities is encouraged to attract top talent and promote equity.​

  • Feedback: Engage in periodic reviews and provide constructive feedback to support student growth.​
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
Request for Proposal published

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

Apr 02 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Interview

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

Apr 06 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Apr 30 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

May 04 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Official Program Launch

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

May 13 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.

Aug 25 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

Information Technology (IT)

Innovation

market-research

Market Research

Marketing

Operations

Organizational Culture

PR & Communications

Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis

Research & Development

Research, Analysis, Evaluation

Sales & Business Development

Strategic Planning

Sustainability & ESG

Talent Management

Training & Development

Program Overview
Program Title Accelerated MBA Consulting Co-Op (Summer 2025)
Organization Montclair State University
Student Application Link https://montclair.capsource.app/program/accelerated-mba-consulting-co-op-summer-2025/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
3 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 05/19/25      End Date: 08/15/25

3 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

Participants are graduate students enrolled in Montclair State University's MBA programs, including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Online modalities. These students possess diverse academic and professional backgrounds, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to applying their learning in practical settings. They are trained in various business disciplines, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management, and are eager to contribute to organizational success while enhancing their professional competencies.​

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   1 - 8

Program Goals
Through the co-op experience, students aim to:

  1. Apply Theoretical Knowledge: Integrate academic concepts with real-world business practices.​

  2. Develop Professional Skills: Enhance competencies in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making.​

  3. Understand Organizational Dynamics: Gain insights into corporate culture, structure, and operations.​

  4. Contribute to Organizational Goals: Deliver tangible value through project involvement and daily responsibilities.​

  5. Reflect on Professional Growth: Engage in self-assessment and receive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Co Op
Format Description
The Montclair State University MBA Co-Op Program, offered through the Feliciano School of Business, provides organizations with the opportunity to engage with MBA students in a structured, credit-bearing work experience. This program integrates academic learning with practical application, allowing students to contribute meaningfully to your organization while gaining valuable industry experience.​

Key Features:

  • Duration: 12 weeks, with options for extension based on mutual agreement.​

  • Commitment: Students work part-time (approximately 15-20 hours per week) or full-time, depending on academic schedules and organizational needs.​

  • Academic Integration: Students enroll in a co-op course concurrently, ensuring academic oversight and reflection on practical experiences.​

Benefits to Your Organization:

  • Access to Skilled Talent: Engage with MBA students equipped with contemporary business knowledge and analytical skills.​

  • Fresh Perspectives: Leverage innovative ideas and approaches from emerging business professionals.​

  • Talent Pipeline Development: Identify and cultivate potential future employees through real-world collaboration.​

  • Enhanced University Partnership: Strengthen ties with Montclair State University, contributing to the development of future business leaders.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Data Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Information Technology (IT) Innovation Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Training & Development
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)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
  • Academic Coordination: Collaborate with Montclair State University's Career Services to align the co-op experience with academic objectives.​

  • Compliance: Ensure that the co-op position adheres to labor laws and university policies regarding internships and cooperative education.​

  • Compensation: While not mandatory, providing paid opportunities is encouraged to attract top talent and promote equity.​

  • Feedback: Engage in periodic reviews and provide constructive feedback to support student growth.​
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.

Apr 02 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Interview

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

Apr 06 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Apr 30 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

May 04 2024, 11:23.11 PM
Official Program Launch

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

May 13 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.

Aug 25 2024, 12:00.00 AM
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