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Project-based Industry Internship: Business and Strategy Focus (Spring 2025 H1)

PROS 3000
Open Closing on January 18, 2025
UNC Charlotte
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Shanna Coles
Shanna Coles She / Her
Director, Strategy Development and Learner Solutions
5
Timeline
  • January 22, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 1, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Financial modeling Training & development Communications Operations Project management
Skills
project planning financial analysis project management training and development timelines milestones (project management) budgeting new product development customer service
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners who are eager to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings through a 45-50 hour internship. Participants will develop and enhance their skills in project management, product development, budgeting and financial analysis, training and development, and customer discovery. By engaging in practical projects, learners will gain hands-on experience that prepares them for the demands of the professional world, while also contributing valuable insights and solutions to industry partners.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
10 learners
Project
45 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive project management plan with timelines and milestones
  • Prototype or concept design for a new product
  • Detailed budget and financial analysis report
  • Training module or workshop outline
  • Customer feedback and discovery report
Project timeline
  • January 22, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 1, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a project management plan for a small-scale marketing campaign
  • Create a prototype for a new mobile app feature
  • Conduct a financial analysis of a department's quarterly budget
  • Design a training module for onboarding new employees
  • Perform customer discovery interviews for a new product line
  • Analyze and report on customer feedback for an existing service
  • Develop a strategy for improving team collaboration and communication
  • Design a cost-effective solution for reducing operational expenses

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Will you provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback?

What relevant information/data will you be able to provide for this project?