Business Consultancy: Cybersecurity
General
- Undergraduate; 4th year, 1st year, 3rd year, 2nd year
- 12 learners; teams of 4
- 40 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
- 3/3 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any
Categories
Project timeline
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October 1, 2023Experience start
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October 5, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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October 15, 2023Check In
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October 30, 2023Mid-point Meeting
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November 27, 2023Complete A Project - Check In
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November 30, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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October 1, 2023Experience start
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October 5, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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October 15, 2023Check In
Meet as a team and share accomplishments to ensure projects are progressing in the right direction, that resources are being shared, and that any questions are answered. If your team has met and checked-in before this, even better.
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October 30, 2023Mid-point Meeting
Student teams and company should check-in at the midpoint in your project.
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November 27, 2023Complete A Project - Check In
Meet as a team and share accomplishments to ensure projects are progressing in the right direction, that resources are being shared, and that any questions are answered. If your team is regularly meeting and is on track to complete all deliverables before this, even better.
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November 30, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Join us for an 8-week transformative journey, and collaborate with National University (NU) student-consultants. Our program offers a unique opportunity to elevate your organization with valuable insights into your business practices.
Submit your project proposals and partner with interdisciplinary student teams composed of working adults from NU's 7 colleges & schools. With regular virtual communication, our teams will work remotely on one main project, ensuring flexibility and customization to meet your needs.
Align your project scope and expected deliverables with the 8-week time frame, and unlock the potential of NU student-consultants to bring your organization to the next level.
- Learner skills
- Project planning, Sales & marketing, Business strategy, Communication, Research
- Deliverables
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Expect impactful deliverables tailored to your project's scope. Examples of our dynamic deliverables include captivating business-style reports or compelling presentations that encompass:
- Primary and secondary findings, backed by meticulous research, data, analysis, and valuable insights.
- Research findings with user, consumer, or other stakeholder groups, providing comprehensive understanding.
- Engaging created content and actionable suggestions for seamless implementation.
- Novel ideas and best practices that propel innovation and drive success.
Project Examples
- Cybersecurity Plan and Execution
- Cybersecurity Training Program
- Implementing Network Security Best Practices
- Cyber Security Management Plan
Required questions to apply
Companies must answer the following custom questions in order to apply to this experience:
Conduct weekly meetings with the students until the project end date. Provide supportive feedback and analysis to students about their project's outcomes and quality. Advise where possible throughout the project and provide appropriate mentorship to ensure students align with company goals and outcomes.
Please note that this is an 8 week program, so your project scope and expected deliverables should align with this time frame (please see dates in milestones).
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer emails for the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Be available for a quick pre-selection phone call/zoom meeting with the program coordinator to initiate your relationship and confirm that the project scope is an appropriate fit. Your initial meeting with the student team introduces the company and project's scope, answers students' questions regarding the project, and outlines the expected communication schedule.
Your final meeting reviews project deliverables. What is the expected deliverable? Example: Presentation, 2 page report, 4 pieces of content.