Students to Offer Consulting to Area Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship is seeking
local and regional businesses and non-profit organizations that are willing to offer
students practical business experience in return for research, issue analysis or operational
advice during the upcoming spring semester, which runs from Jan. 14-May 8.
Participating students will be enrolled in “BMGT 463—Entrepreneurial Experience” or
“BMGT 475R – Management Experience.” Both are senior-level courses taught by Gary
Bishop, associate teaching professor of management. New start-ups or small locally
owned businesses is the primary focus of the BMGT 463 class. More established businesses
as well as civic and NFP organizations are generally the focus for the BMGT 475R course.
During the four-month courses, students will help manage special consulting projects
requested by area businesses and non-profit organizations. Past projects have included
developing business, marketing and financial plans, identifying ways to improve businesses,
suggesting solutions to problems, re-branding businesses, developing websites and
social networking sites, market and competition analysis, sales analysis, feasibility
studies, assisting with human resources and customer services issues, developing employee
training and handbooks, and other business and management processes.
Businesses and organizations that wish to participate are invited to apply to the
MSU JJCBE. Applications are due Dec 22nd but the College will continue to receive applications after the deadline in order
to ensure enough participating organizations for future semesters.
In addition, the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship recently launched
a new program, Student Entrepreneurs in Action. As part of the program, local businesses
and organizations may now apply to host a college intern from the program to work
with the business or organization for 10 to 20 hours per week. In some instances,
the student may be provided at no cost to the organization.
Application materials for both programs may be obtained by contacting Bishop at 994-7017
or [email protected]. More information also is available at http://www.montana.edu/business/e-center/for-companies.html
