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Sustainability Consulting

MAN 759
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
Rimi Zakaria
Rimi Zakaria
Assistant Professor
2
Timeline
  • February 28, 2018
    Experience start
  • April 17, 2017
    Midway Check In
  • March 26, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 6, 2018
    Experience end
Experience
10 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Any industries
Categories
Skills
critical thinking presentation/communication skills problem solving social enterprise
Learner goals and capabilities

MBA student-consultants will evaluate your organization's current sustainability initiatives and practices, then make recommendations on certifications, reporting, and/or strategic initiatives to improve your sustainability standing.

Learners
Any level
40 learners
Project
50 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final deliverables for the project deliverables will include:

  • 2-page project scope and/or goal statement
  • 10-page final report with details of research, analysis, findings, and recommendations
  • 10-minute presentation followed by Q&A (in-person or virtual)
Project timeline
  • February 28, 2018
    Experience start
  • April 17, 2017
    Midway Check In
  • March 26, 2018
    Project Scope Meeting
  • May 6, 2018
    Experience end
Project Examples

Based on the information your organization provides and industry research, the assigned group will identify innovative and feasible opportunities to recommend a set of sustainable business/management practices.

Project focus may include, but is not limited to the following:

  • Identify and analyze sustainability-related certifications relevant to a product, process or business function.
  • Analysis and recommendations regarding a firm's sustainability report
  • Developing a plan to implement a green office program, including cleaning supplies and sustainable practices
  • Improving stakeholder and community relations
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone call with the the student teams to initiate your relationship and confirm your project scope.

Assign a liaison person at your organization to facilitate the project with the student team.

Provide students access to prior studies and information on the organization especially relating to sustainability.

Be responsive to periodic emails throughout the term to answer questions the student may have regarding potential solutions.

Provide feedback on student contributions at the end of the semester, for grading purposes.