Capstone – Project

Small Business Consulting

A Collaboration Between

Engagement Synopsis

Students will work with a company that strives to create a single restaurant platform that allows businesses and restaurateurs to work better together. The goal of this single platform is to create an experience that best serves all customers & is user friendly for staff. Growing a restaurant/brand can be difficult which is why our goal is to have businesses collaborate in order to share experiences and succeed together. Students will also work with a technical team to help grow a company’s user base in Hoboken, NJ and assist them with a successful and efficient launch. Students will also market this to the residents of Hoboken, NJ and onboard local restaurants and establishments, and suggest innovative ideas for the growing and improving the application.
Responsibilities: Work with executives and other business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement Create reports for internal teams and/or external clients Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data Use graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business decisions Structure large data sets to find usable information Work with a team of analysts and other associates to process information Create presentations and reports based on recommendations and findings Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques Acquire data from primary and/or secondary data sources and maintain databases Conduct market research to find answers about consumer requirements, habits, and trends Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns Assist in out/inbound marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in various areas (content development and optimization, advertising, event planning, etc) Skill requirements 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

CompanyCompany H
HQN/A
RevenueN/A
EmployeesUnlisted
StageSmall Business
Hiring PotentialN/A
Website

Company Overview

Students will work with two Hoboken NJ companies, in the same field, so that businesses and restaurateurs can work better together.

Course Info & Engagement Details

SchoolStevens Institute of Technology, School of Business Industry Capstone Program
Engagement FormatCapstone - 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.
CourseMGT 809: Spring 2022 Industry Capstone Program
Level
  • All Graduate
Students Enrolled30 (5-6 students per project)
Meeting Day & TimeTBD
Student Time Commitment8-15 Hours Per Week
Company Time Commitment1 Hour
Duration11 Weeks

Project Topics

Growth Strategy

Marketing

Research & Development

Students

Student

Rohan Bangera

rbangera@stevens.edu

Student

Swayam Kolabkar

skolabka@stevens.edu

Student

KARTIK NIRVAN

knirvan@stevens.edu

Student

Shunzhi Zhang

szhan34@stevens.edu

Student

Ruchik Thakkar

rthakka5@stevens.edu

Student

REJOY ROBIN DIAS

rdias@stevens.edu

Student

Smit Bhoir

sbhoir1@stevens.edu

Student

Alec DiPietrantonio

adipiet1@stevens.edu

Collaboration Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Due Date Type
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!
December 1st, 2021 Event na
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.
December 6th, 2021 Event na
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.
December 6th, 2021 Submission Required submission-required
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.
January 6th, 2022 Event na
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.
January 17th, 2022 Event na
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.
January 18th, 2022 Event na
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.
January 21st, 2022 Event na
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
February 21st, 2022 Evaluation evaluation
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.
March 7th, 2022 Event na
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
March 31st, 2022 Evaluation evaluation
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.
April 25th, 2022 Event na
Final Peer Evaluation Due

Final Peer Evaluation Due

May 4th, 2022 Evaluation evaluation
Final Self Evaluation Due

Final Self Evaluation Due

May 4th, 2022 Evaluation evaluation

Key Milestones & Project Process

Project Resources

There are no resources currently available

Company Supervising Team

There are currently no supervisors assigned.

School Supervisors

Instructor

Khasha Dehnad

businessprojects@stevens.edu

Instructor

Frank Gallucci

fgallucci@whitestone.net

Instructor

Pat Saporito

patsaporito@gmail.com

Instructor

Alkiviadis Vazacopoulos

avazacop@stevens.edu

Instructor

Saptaparna Gupta

sgupta6@stevens.edu