Students will work with a grocery chain on market basket analysis and use data mining techniques to uncover associations between purchased items. Students will identify combinations of items that customers buy together and highlight the relationships between items in a single purchase/basket. Students will contribute to conversations about pricing, promotions, assortment, and store/shelf layouts with the company and also provide insight to assist with prioritization of market opportunities while optimizing loyalty program touch points.
Student Responsibilities:
Analyze customers’ shopping habits at customer level
Develop dashboards that align with new strategic KPIs to drive higher sales and active customer file growth for the organization
Create actionable, data-driven insights from customer data Identify actionable opportunities within the data to drive top line
Work closely with data warehouse team for deep dive analytics
Requirements:
Familiarity with Data mining techniques
Knowledge of SAS, Python or R
Familiarity with quantitative and statistical concepts
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with all levels of management
Ability to work with large datasets
Team player with the ability to build productive relationships
Business writing and presentation skills
Knowledge of project management
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools
Company Information
| Company | Company S |
| HQ | N/A |
| Revenue | Unlisted |
| Employees | Unlisted |
| Stage | Large Enterprise |
| Hiring Potential | N/A |
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Company Overview
Students will work with a grocery chain on market basket analysis and use data mining techniques to uncover associations between purchased items. Students will identify combinations of items that customers buy together and highlight the relationships between items in a single purchase/basket. Students will contribute to conversations about pricing, promotions, assortment, and store/shelf layouts with the company and also provide insight to assist with prioritization of market opportunities.
Course Info & Engagement Details
| School | Stevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program |
| Engagement Format | Capstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in small groups of 2-6 directly with faculty and host company project champions on developing real solutions to real-world challenges. |
| Course | MGT 809: Spring 2022 Industry Capstone Program |
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| Students Enrolled | 30 (5-6 students per project) |
| Meeting Day & Time | TBD |
| Student Time Commitment | 8-15 Hours Per Week |
| Company Time Commitment | 1 Hour |
| Duration | 11 Weeks |
Project Topics
Customer Service
Data Management
Growth Strategy
Marketing
PR & Communications
Research & Development
Students
Collaboration Timeline
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Welcome, Spring 2022 Applicants!
Welcome, Spring 2022 Applicants!
Hi everyone! My name is Christina Sargiss and I coordinate our Industry Capstone Program. If you are reading this, then you are looking to apply & register for MGT 809: Industry Capstone Program for the upcoming Spring 2022 semester. This "Program Timeline" will provide you with a snapshot of what to expect regarding the application process & upcoming semester. If you have any questions regarding our available projects, application process, etc please email me directly at businessprojects@stevens.edu for support. Wishing you a happy & healthy 2022!
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December 1st, 2021 | Event na | |
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Application Launch for Spring 2022 Projects
Application Launch for Spring 2022 Projects
Please utilize this google form apply for the Industry Capstone Program for the Spring 2022 semester:
https://forms.gle/jqESmzWCRcrsoFae9
Once you have applied, via the google form, return to this page to upload a copy of your professional resume.
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December 6th, 2021 | Event na | |
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Resume Upload for Spring 2022 Projects
Resume Upload for Spring 2022 Projects
Please upload a copy of your professional resume here. Professional resumes should be one page in length and in PDF format.
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December 6th, 2021 | Submission Required submission-required | |
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Deadline for Spring 2022 Projects
Deadline for Spring 2022 Projects
The deadline to submit your application & resume for the Spring 2022 semester is January 6, 2022.
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January 6th, 2022 | Event na | |
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Teams Finalized & Sudents Notified
Teams Finalized & Sudents Notified
All students should be notified if they are/not selected to work on a Spring 2022 Project by this date. If you have any questions, please email Christina Sargiss at businessprojects@stevens.edu for support.
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January 17th, 2022 | Event na | |
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First Day of Classes
First Day of Classes
The first day of classes, for the Spring 2022 semester, is January 18, 2022. By this date all selected students will have heard from Christina Sargiss with their assigned project, registration instructions, and additional information regarding the course MGT 809: Industry Capstone Program.
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January 18th, 2022 | Event na | |
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Reminder of Confidentiality
Reminder of Confidentiality
During this program, you'll be working on a real project posed by a real industry partner. By registering for the CapSource system and participating in this Program, you are bound by the Rules of Engagement, including strict confidentiality of information shared with you. Please be respectful and professional.
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January 21st, 2022 | Event na | |
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Temp Check #1 Due
Temp Check #1 Due
We use "Temperature Checks" to track student progress & gain feedback regarding the Industry Capstone Program. Please complete this brief google form by February 21, 2022.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/R46teL2UXjwteRpS6
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February 21st, 2022 | Evaluation evaluation | |
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Mid-Term Town Hall Presentations
Mid-Term Town Hall Presentations
Town Hall "Lunch & Learn Presentations" serve as a mid-semester update on projects with faculty, staff, and students from the School of Business. We are looking to schedule these presentations during the week of March 7, 2022. Additional scheduling information will be provided to the students, once the semester is underway. Please note that all presentations will be held via Zoom.
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March 7th, 2022 | Event na | |
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Temp Check #2 Due
Temp Check #2 Due
We use "Temperature Checks" to track student progress & gain feedback regarding the Industry Capstone Program. Please complete this brief google form by March 25, 2022.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/R46teL2UXjwteRpS6
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March 31st, 2022 | Evaluation evaluation | |
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Final Town Hall Presentations
Final Town Hall Presentations
These Town Hall "Lunch & Learn Presentations" serve as the final opportunity for students to present their project findings and deliverables to School of Business faculty, staff, and students as well as the sponsor organizations.
We are looking to schedule these presentations during the week of April 25, 2022. Additional scheduling information will be provided to the students, once the semester is underway. Please note that all presentations will be held via Zoom.
Students will work with their faculty advisors & industry partners to schedule end of semester presentations and wrap up any tasks.
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April 25th, 2022 | Event na | |
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Final Peer Evaluation Due
Final Peer Evaluation Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/gq5z15Gnwq78FQ5UA
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May 4th, 2022 | Evaluation evaluation | |
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Final Self Evaluation Due
Final Self Evaluation Due
Survey link: https://forms.gle/LNAr8wBRFer6v6zW7
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May 4th, 2022 | Evaluation evaluation |
Key Milestones & Project Process
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