REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Course Title

2022 CSE / CSB Capstone

Collaboration Overview

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Engagement Format: Capstone

Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in consulting teams of 3-5 directly with faculty and client liaisons on developing real solutions to real-world challenges.

Timeline & Next Steps

  • January 7, 2022

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

  • January 7, 2022

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

  • January 7, 2022

    Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

  • January 7, 2022

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

  • January 27, 2022

    OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH: We’ll find a time on this day to web conference you into our class to kickoff the project.

  • May 5, 2022

    OFFICIAL PROJECT END: We’ll find a time on this day to web conference you into our class to close the project.

Project Inspiration

Project templates by topic that might inspire you…

Account Management

Process Overview / Mapping
Software Suite Recommendations
Process Optimization

Achieving Work Life Balance

Develop perspectives on and strategies for living a balanced life.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Strategy Development
Requirements Planning
Evaluation and Recommendations

Cover Letter Review

Get guidance and targeted feedback on writing cover letters for positions you are applying for based on industry standards.

Crushing Job Interviews

Learn and practice strategies for successful job interviews.

Customer Service

New Business Opportunity Assessment
New Product/Service Development
Customer Discovery/Interviewing

Data Management

Data Scrubbing & Reorganization
Data Synthesis & Visualization
KPI Design Visualization

Exploring Majors & Careers

Gain knowledge on majors and careers that align with your passions, strengths, and values and make a plan for gaining hands-on experience in a field of interest.

Goal Setting

Hone your goal setting skills and create a roadmap to achieving your goals!

Growth Strategy

Business Opportunity Research
Prospecting New Relationships
Designing & Scaling Processes

Industry Insights

Develop your skills and increase your knowledge about an industry of your interest.

Industry-Related Tools & Techniques

Gain insight into the tools/techniques used by professionals in a field of interest.

International Affairs

Expansion Planning
Cultural Assessment
Strategic Entry

Job Role Insights

Deepen your understanding roles that are of interest to you, from general responsibilities to working conditions and opportunities for professional growth.

Legal, Regulatory, Compliance

Impending Regulation Assessment
Legal Documents & Legal Structure Audit
Prospecting Legal Firms

Marketing

Branding Strategy/Redesign
Social Media Optimization
User/Customer Acquisition Strategy Development & Testing

Maximizing the College Experience

Get connected to college networks and resources for making the most of your learning and living experiences.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Prospecting Acquirer Targets
Establishing & Validating Valuations
Researching Potential Acquisitions

Negotiating Salary & Benefits

Develop strategies and skills for self-advocating and negotiating compensation in hiring and promotion.

Operations

Process Design Review
Scalability Assessment
Inter-Departmental Efficiency Assessment

Academic Mentors

Instructor

George Witmer

[email protected]

Academic Program Details

SchoolLehigh University
Course2022 CSE / CSB Capstone
Graduate / Undergraduate
  • Undergraduate
Students Enrolled128
Student Time Commitment4-7 Hours
Class Meeting Day & Time*T Th 3-4:15

*Note: Company, faculty, and students will finalize meeting and communication schedule after collaboration is finalized

Collaboration Requirements

Requested Industries
Accounting & Legal, Aerospace & Defense, Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Business Services, Construction, Repair & Maintenance, Consumer Services, Education, Finance, Government, Health Care, Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media, Mining & Metals, Non-Profit, Oil, Gas, Energy & Utilities, Real Estate, Restaurants, Bars & Food Services, Retail, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Tourism
Requested Company Size
  • Pre-Revenue Startup
  • Established Startup
  • High-Growth Startup
  • Small Business
  • Medium Business
  • Large Enterprise
Duration14 Weeks (01/27/2022 - 05/05/2022)
Location
  • Fully Remote (located anywhere)
Company Time Commitment1 Hour per week of mentoring, answering key questions, and providing access to helpful resources
Project Count32

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