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Strategic Technology Consultancy

TECH 489
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Davenport University
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Alexandra Jonca
Riipen Customer Success Coordinator
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Timeline
  • January 1, 2018
    Experience start
  • January 16, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 20, 2018
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Information technology
Skills
professional communication business services networking & information systems
Learner goals and capabilities

Student-consultants will work with your organization to identify your technology improvement goals and provide actionable recommendations on how to achieve them.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
25 learners
Project
60 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Phase 1 – Project Plan: Students will meet with organization representative(s) to devise the project scope and prepare a detailed plan for completion of the project.

Phase 2 – Project Execution: Students will work on the deliverables outlined in the project plan. Teams will periodically communicate with organization representative(s) as needed to complete project tasks.

Phase 3 - Outcome - Report and Presentation: Students will submit a detailed report on the outcomes of the project. Teams will also present this in the last class. Organization representative(s) are invited to attend these presentations.

Project timeline
  • January 1, 2018
    Experience start
  • January 16, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 20, 2018
    Experience end
Project Examples

Beginning this January, student-consultants in teams of five will spend 300+ hours per group developing strategic technology solutions for your organization.

Based on the information and goals you provide, students will supply you with actionable unbiased recommendations for improving your organization. Student research will include cost analysis and feasibility analysis to develop insights into conducting strategic research for the future.

Example projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Proposing solutions and recommendations for computer information systems, mobile apps, cyber defense, cloud technology, networking, database design or implementation, CRM software, or information assurance.

  • Gathering requirements and developing specifications.

  • Providing Gap Analyses.

  • Documenting “As Is” and developing “To Be” solutions.

  • Developing RFPs (Request for Proposal).

  • Providing technical research for a proposed solution.

  • Performing feasibility studies.

  • Assisting in documenting new processes and procedures as needed.

  • Facilitating testing (if applicable for software or hardware implementation).

  • Promoting user acceptance of new processes/systems.

  • Developing training plans.
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the organizer to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Be available to meet with the students a minimum of 2 times during the semester (virtually).

Make available those records, files, and financial statements that the team and you agree are necessary to complete their project.

Sign the DU-Client Course Based Project Agreement and the Letter of Engagement with the students.

Provide a dedicated contact who will be available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address student’s questions or provide additional information.