Graduate Business Consulting (Summer 2025)
Collaboration Overview
About Students
Furthermore, the MBA program at Post University emphasizes practical experience, requiring students to have at least three years of relevant experience, which may include part- or full-time employment, internships, research projects, or publications. This ensures that students not only possess theoretical knowledge but also practical insights into real-world business operations.
MSBIA - The students participating in this graduate business intelligence and analytics program are enrolled in Post University's Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics. They come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds, contributing a wide range of perspectives to the program. These students have completed a rigorous core curriculum that covers essential areas such as data management, predictive analytics, data visualization, business strategy, quantitative analysis, and organizational dynamics. Many have also specialized in fields including big data analytics, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity analytics, and managerial analytics. This comprehensive educational foundation equips them with the technical and analytical skills needed to interpret complex data, identify business trends, and develop actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
About Program Goals
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Apply Theoretical Knowledge to Practical Scenarios: Enable students to utilize their comprehensive understanding of business disciplines in addressing real-world business challenges presented by industry partners.
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Develop Strategic Consulting Skills: Cultivate the ability to assess organizational issues critically and formulate strategic recommendations that drive business performance.
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Enhance Communication and Presentation Abilities: Strengthen students' skills in articulating complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders, both in written reports and oral presentations.
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Foster Ethical Decision-Making: Instill a strong sense of ethical responsibility, ensuring that students consider the broader implications of their recommendations on various stakeholders and society at large.
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Encourage Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Promote a mindset geared towards continuous improvement, encouraging students to adapt to evolving business environments and emerging industry trends.
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Advance Project Management Competence: Provide opportunities for students to manage consulting projects effectively, honing skills in planning, execution, monitoring, and closing projects within scope, time, and budget constraints.
MSBIA - The graduate business intelligence and analytics program is designed to achieve the following learning objectives through industry collaborations:
- Apply Analytical Knowledge to Practical Scenarios: Enable students to use their expertise in data analysis and business intelligence to address real-world challenges presented by industry partners.
- Develop Data-Driven Problem-Solving Skills: Cultivate the ability to critically assess organizational data, identify patterns, and formulate recommendations that drive business performance.
- Enhance Communication and Data Storytelling Abilities: Strengthen students’ skills in presenting complex analytical findings clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders, both through written reports and data visualizations.
- Foster Ethical Data Practices: Instill a strong sense of ethical responsibility in handling and interpreting data, ensuring that recommendations consider the broader impact on stakeholders and society.
- Encourage Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging students to stay current with evolving technologies and trends in business intelligence and analytics.
- Advance Project Management Competence: Provide opportunities for students to manage analytics projects effectively, developing skills in planning, execution, monitoring, and delivering results within defined scope, time, and budget constraints.
About the Collaboration Format
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details
Students Include: Graduate Degree
Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 7 weeks
Program Launch Date: 06/09/25
Program End Date: 08/01/25
Student Commitment: 15-30 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Internship, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Hybrid
# of Projects: 5
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
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| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Customer Service & Account Management Cybersecurity Data Management Digital Marketing Employee and Labor Management Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation International Affairs Inventory Management Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Technology Commercialization Training & Development |
| Location Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
Students are not required to be compensated, but compensation is encouraged (either hourly or stipend based on performance/completion) |
| 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 Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
Business Analysis & Strategy Business Project Management Customer Success Data Analytics Data Engineering Data Entry Data Extraction Data Mining Data Processing Data Visualization Database Administration Database Development Digital Project Management Instructional Design Market Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Training & Development| 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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Mar 19 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 27 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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May 15 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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May 23 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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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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Jun 09 2025 |
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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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Aug 01 2025 |
* 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.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Customer Service & Account Management
Cybersecurity
Data Management
Digital Marketing
Employee and Labor Management
Entrepreneurship
Growth Strategy
Innovation
International Affairs
Inventory Management
Market Research
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Culture
PR & Communications
Product Design & Development
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Quality Control
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Sales & Business Development
Strategic Planning
Sustainability & ESG
Talent Management
Technology Commercialization
Training & Development
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Graduate Business Consulting (Summer 2025) | |
| Organization | Post University | |
| Student Application Link | https://post.capsource.app/program/graduate-business-consulting-summer-2025/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
22
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| # of Projects Running |
10 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 06/09/25 End Date: 08/01/25 2 months |
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| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
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| Project Topics | Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Customer Service & Account Management Cybersecurity Data Management Digital Marketing Employee and Labor Management Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation International Affairs Inventory Management Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture PR & Communications Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Technology Commercialization Training & Development | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance & Investment Food & Beverage Government Health Care & Life Sciences Insurance Manufacturing & Industrial Media, Publishing & Content Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Hospitality & Food Service Retail & E-Commerce Semiconductor Software, AI & Data Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | Business Analysis & Strategy Business Project Management Customer Success Data Analytics Data Engineering Data Entry Data Extraction Data Mining Data Processing Data Visualization Database Administration Database Development Digital Project Management Instructional Design Market Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Training & Development | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Waterbury, CT 06723, USA Local (within 30 miles) Fully remote projects are feasible, but if possible, we'd love students to be able to visit in-person throughout the program periodically or for major presentations/networking opportunities
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
Students are not required to be compensated, but compensation is encouraged (either hourly or stipend based on performance/completion) |
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| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| 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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Mar 19 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 27 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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May 15 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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May 23 2025, 04:19 PM UTC |
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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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Jun 09 2025 |
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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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Aug 01 2025 |
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Projects
| Project | Organization | Topics |
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| Retail Expansion for Apparel Brand | One Golden Thread | Case Management Market Research Marketing Operations Research, Analysis, Evaluation |
| Optimizing Returns: AI-Driven Standardization of U.S. Retail Return Policies | Cahoot.ai | Community Organization and Social Action Customer Service & Account Management Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Innovation Inventory Management Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Operations Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Research, Analysis, Evaluation |
| Competitor Benchmarking | Sokolin, LLC | Customer Service & Account Management Digital Marketing Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning |
| Sustaining the Mission: Exploring Earned Revenue & Fee-for-Service Strategies for Hope Loves Company | Hope Loves Company | Community Organization and Social Action Corporate Social Responsibility Data Management Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation Operations Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development |
| GTM Strategy for Global BPO | Cordatus Resource Group | Digital Marketing Growth Strategy Market Research Marketing PR & Communications Sales & Business Development Strategic Planning |
