Are you enthusiastic about mentorship? Do you thrive on building strong connections with business partners? Are you facing a challenging business issue that demands a fresh, creative perspective and a comprehensive assessment? Look no further! Champlain College experienced MBA students are poised to take on your project with a systems-thinking mindset, adeptness in tackling contemporary business challenges, and the readiness to lead across diverse organizational roles. Our students are primed to excel in real-world settings through Action Research, and they are eager to work alongside you and others in your organization to address your business opportunities and challenges. The Champlain Approach: By partnering with us, you'll collaborate with professional MBA students who engage in hands-on learning within a group dynamic, guided and supervised by experienced faculty members. The central goal of this partnership is to align their acquired competencies in all Business disciplines using Champlain’s unique Areas of MBA Practice model, delivering tailored solutions to your unique challenges from a truly broad MBA perspective. Our aim is not merely transactional; we envision meaningful mentorship and organizational connections through Action Research that fosters deep learning experiences for our students and your organization.  This course runs up to six terms per year (approximately every eight weeks) and is dependent on enrollment. If there are not enough students, we will postpone until the following term. How It Works: Submit a Match Request: Provide details about your business challenge and project via the Riipen platform. Student Match: Our faculty will thoughtfully match your project with student groups best suited for your needs based on their expertise and interests. Engagement Phase: Students collaborate with you to craft and present strategic recommendations within a defined timeline. Final Deliverables: You'll receive a comprehensive business strategy proposal supported by meticulous research and insightful analysis.

This experience is designed for learners who are delving into the intricacies of the Requirements and Design phases of the software development lifecycle. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing comprehensive documentation and applying project management techniques. By collaborating in small teams, learners will enhance their teamwork and presentation skills, making them well-equipped to tackle real-world projects. This experience bridges classroom knowledge with practical application, enabling learners to contribute effectively to industry projects.

This experience focuses on equipping learners with the skills to design and execute strategic public relations campaigns. Participants will apply the RACE framework—Research, Action Planning, Communication, and Measurement/Evaluation—to real-world scenarios, enabling them to address organizational challenges through effective communication strategies. Learners will gain the ability to analyze public relations opportunities, develop comprehensive strategies, and implement tactics that align with business goals, all while considering legal, ethical, and multicultural factors.

Do you have an idea for organizational change or a human resource related project that needs an extra boost? Do you have projects that could be accelerated by mature working professionals completing their graduate studies in leadership and organizational change? Can your Human Resource Department use some assistance in moving ahead with initiatives needing experienced support? Anything is possible by partnering with our graduate students from both our Masters in Executive Leadership (MSEL) and Organization Development and Human Relations (ODHR) programs . This course runs up to six terms per year (approximately every eight weeks) and is dependent on enrollment. If there are not enough students, we will postpone until the following term. Our graduate students are working professionals who are enrolled in an online graduate program for which they are required to complete a final “capstone” project. While most students complete projects at their place of employment, some prefer to do a project in a new industry or special area of interest. Their skills: Project assessment and recommendations for any organizational initiative, Project development, Strengths-based models of management, Application of distributed leadership methodologies, Action Research to a selected project, Secondary and Qualitative research How It Works: Submit a Match Request : Provide details about your potential project via the Riipen platform. Student Match : Our faculty will thoughtfully match your project with one or more students who are best suited for your needs based on their expertise and interests. Engagement Phase : Students collaborate with you to craft and present strategic recommendations within a defined timeline. Final Deliverables : You'll receive a comprehensive assessment and recommendations supported by meticulous research and insightful analysis.