Virtual Internship: PROJECT MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Business Developer-Centre for Business, George Brown College
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General
  • Undergraduate; 3rd year
  • 1 learner; teams of 4
  • 360 hours per learner
  • Dates set by experience
  • Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
  • 5 projects wanted
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
  • Any
  • Any
Categories
General Market research Operations Project management Leadership
Skills
competitive analysis project planning sales & marketing business services business strategy
Project timeline
  • January 12, 2021
    Experience start
  • September 12, 2020
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 24, 2021
    Experience end
Overview
Details

*This is a co-op/internship which requires mentorship from a supervisor who is experienced/trained in Marketing.

* Interested employers should contact courtney.bartholomew@georgebrown.ca for information on next steps

*Students are available between January 11th - April 23rd and require a total of 360 hours.

Benefits to your company

Students in the Business Administration – Project Management advanced diploma program will be prepared to manage project scope and change, project control, project staffing and risk management, provide motivation and goal setting, utilize project management tools and perform other functions in careers that incorporate project management or in standalone project manager positions.

Learner skills
Competitive analysis, Project planning, Sales & marketing, Business services, Business strategy
Deliverables

To be decided with the industry partner and academic internship coordinator.

Project Examples

Students are ready to contribute to (as individuals or in a team): • Analyzing of the impact of an organization's project management initiatives on its human resources, management, financial and business strategies, policies and practices • Implementation of a project plan including making trade-offs among competing objectives and taking timely action to deal with problems and opportunities • Application of accounting and financial knowledge to the management of projects • Allocation of human resources required to manage project tasks using leadership and teamwork skills • Working with teams and stakeholders effectively and in a professional manner, respecting differences.

Students' abilities include:

1. Evaluate the impact of global issues on an organization’s business opportunities by using an environmental scan.

2. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives.

3. Assess and use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.

4. Conduct and present research to support business decision making.

5. Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles.

6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.

7. Apply human resource practices to support management objectives and the organization’s goals.

8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the management and operations of an organization.

9. Assess marketing and sales concepts and strategies and apply them to the needs of an organization.

10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management and assess their impact on the operations of an organization.

11. Participate in the development of a business plan.

12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.

13. Outline strategies used to manage risks in an organization's business activities.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

MENTORSHIP is a mandatory requirement. Employers need to be trained and/or experienced in the field, and willing to provide guidance and support to the successful student.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

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