Gain access to graduate capstone student consultants from National University's MA in Strategic Communications program. During this experience, students will apply their expertise in real-world scenarios, working on a strategic communication project tailored to your organization’s needs. Throughout 4-6 weeks students will collaborate virtually, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to your project requirements. Students in this program gain an in-depth understanding and practical application of strategic communication management. The focus is on developing, sustaining, and leveraging communication strategies across various platforms to achieve organizational goals. The program covers communication research, campaign development, and management, highlighting their importance for today's communication professionals. Specific topic areas include applications of strategic communication campaigns, audience engagement, message development, persuasion, communication effectiveness, and contemporary strategies for maintaining communication relevance in the digital age.

Students are in a 400 level Brand Management course within a BS in Marketing program and need to complete a Brand Audit. The course explores brand development along with sustaining and leveraging brands in the marketplace. The course introduces brand research, brand development, and brand management and the importance for the modern marketer. Specific topic areas include brand management history, brand awareness, brand equity, and contemporary brand-sustaining strategies in the digital age.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will study the development of planning strategies within healthcare organizations. They will conduct examinations of planning methods from needs assessment, through to program design. A heavy emphasis will be placed on strategic planning strategies.

The National University Cybersecurity department is looking to build ongoing relationships with employers. We are proud to be recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2028. Projects that we'd like to match with generally fall within these 3 categories: Diagnose vulnerabilities through pen testing, thread analysis or mobile forensics Remediate vulnerabilities that were identified in Project Type 1. Some student teams may be able to do both 1 and 2, but we've found that often, the remediation will need to be done by a future student cohort. Evaluate a company's existing Cybersecurity policy and propose updates that will bring the company in line with federal, state and industry mandates. In cases where a policy doesn't exist, our student teams can draft a policy for approval. Students in our cybersecurity Capstones complete a Master's level project dealing with a student's area of specialization in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing or Enterprise Cybersecurity Management. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. The project will integrate the concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Students will work on one main project over the course of three months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Project Flow: Month 1 - Planning Month 2 - Execution Month 3 - Complete project and outbrief

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of a three-month capstone course, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in the BS in Manufacturing Design Engineering program acquire the theoretical foundations, hands-on experience, and teaming skills required for effective conceptual, logistical, developmental, and interdisciplinary design of complex engineering devices, product life cycles, and engineering systems through integration of state-of-the-art computer-aided tools, concurrent engineering standards, and simulation modeling techniques.

Do you have a complicated business problem or question that doesn't have an easy answer? Work with Capstone students from our Master of Science in Engineering Management program to get solution designs that can help move your company forward. Our students come to the program with an engineering background and choose to specialize in systems engineering or project management. This is an opportunity for our students to showcase and apply their academic knowledge in the business environment. Client companies will be presented with teams’ recommendations that will align the organizational systems with their core mission. These recommendations will address; the needs for enhancements to the systemic operating processes, measurable improvements to efficiency and effectiveness of core business systems, elimination or minimization of potential projects failures (delays, quality, scope, budget), use of technology-based solution where and when applicable.

The National University Cybersecurity department is looking to build ongoing relationships with employers. We are proud to be recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2028. Projects that we'd like to match with generally fall within these 3 categories: Diagnose vulnerabilities through pen testing, thread analysis or mobile forensics Remediate vulnerabilities that were identified in Project Type 1. Some student teams may be able to do both 1 and 2, but we've found that often, the remediation will need to be done by a future student cohort. Evaluate a company's existing Cybersecurity policy and propose updates that will bring the company in line with federal, state and industry mandates. In cases where a policy doesn't exist, our student teams can draft a policy for approval. Students in our cybersecurity Capstones complete a Master's level project dealing with a student's area of specialization in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing or Enterprise Cybersecurity Management. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. The project will integrate the concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Students will work on one main project over the course of three months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Project Flow: Month 1 - Planning Month 2 - Execution Month 3 - Complete project and outbrief

The National University Cybersecurity department is looking to build ongoing relationships with employers. We are proud to be recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2028. Projects that we'd like to match with generally fall within these 3 categories: Diagnose vulnerabilities through pen testing, thread analysis or mobile forensics Remediate vulnerabilities that were identified in Project Type 1. Some student teams may be able to do both 1 and 2, but we've found that often, the remediation will need to be done by a future student cohort. Evaluate a company's existing Cybersecurity policy and propose updates that will bring the company in line with federal, state and industry mandates. In cases where a policy doesn't exist, our student teams can draft a policy for approval. All capstone projects integrate the concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Students will work on one main project over the course of three months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Project Flow: Month 1 - Planning Month 2 - Execution Month 3 - Complete project and outbrief

Students are in a 400 level Brand Management course within a BS in Marketing program and need to complete a Brand Audit. The course explores brand development along with sustaining and leveraging brands in the marketplace. The course introduces brand research, brand development, and brand management and the importance for the modern marketer. Specific topic areas include brand management history, brand awareness, brand equity, and contemporary brand-sustaining strategies in the digital age.

The National University Cybersecurity department is looking to build ongoing relationships with employers to both diagnose and remediate vulnerabilities or to evaluate existing policy to make improvement recommendations that align with federal and state requirements. For example, we envision one student cohort conducting pen testing to identify vulnerabilities and then having our next cohort remediate the vulnerabilities. Our students can also help companies evaluate and improve policy to be more in line with federal and state mandates along with any industry specific requirements. All capstone projects integrate the concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Students will work on one main project over the course of three months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Project Flow: Month 1 - Planning Month 2 - Execution Month 3 - Complete project and outbrief The National Security Agency (NSA) has designated National University as a (NCAE) in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through 2028.

Experience Overview Welcome to National University's Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program, where our students embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the intricate balance between hardware, software, and communication systems. The pinnacle of their academic journey is the Capstone Design Project, a hands-on experience that propels them into the realms of problem-solving and innovation. Students will work on one main project over the course of a three-month capstone course, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.   Matching Process Engage in a collaborative journey with our students by submitting a match request. Following this, our dedicated faculty will engage in a detailed discussion with you, ensuring the project aligns with your business goals. Once mutual agreement is reached, confirmation on the Riipen platform sets the stage for students to choose projects they are passionate about, fostering a dynamic and purposeful collaboration.   Ideal Partner We seek visionary business owners passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineering talent. Ideal projects come with clear problem statements, offering a blend of research and task-focused challenges. Openness to negotiate project scopes ensures a collaborative and enriching experience for both the industry partner and students.

Elevate your organization in the public health sector with the assistance of undergraduate and graduate-level student interns from National University (NU). Our program offers a diverse group of working adult students who bring valuable skills to enhance your public health related practices. Collaborate with our interns who possess knowledge across the specializations of Health Promotion, Community Mental Health, and Healthcare Administration, where they will work remotely on a main project or smaller initiatives for 8-12 weeks. Important Note: We accept projects on a rolling basis as student cohorts become available.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of a three-month capstone course, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in the BS in Manufacturing Design Engineering program acquire the theoretical foundations, hands-on experience, and teaming skills required for effective conceptual, logistical, developmental, and interdisciplinary design of complex engineering devices, product life cycles, and engineering systems through integration of state-of-the-art computer-aided tools, concurrent engineering standards, and simulation modeling techniques.

Do you want to improve employee engagement, motivation and productivity? Then bring in students from National University’s Master of Science (MS) in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology program to see how they can help you to maximize your organization and employee potential through the application of evidence-based science. Students will work on one main project for 8-10 hours per week over the course of 12 weeks, connecting with you weekly with virtual communication tools. Important Note: We accept projects on an ongoing basis, depending on the availability of students. As a result, the timeline for project completion can be flexible. Once matched with this experience, please note that the project may be put on hold until a student is assigned to it. I/O Psychology is the study of human behavior in the workplace. Students in the MS I/O Psychology program are studying to be I/O and HR professionals who apply research and statistical skills to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, businesses, and society. Student consulting capabilities include testing and assessment, recruitment and staffing, motivation, engagement, performance management, employee stress and well-being, teamwork, organizational development and change management, work-life balance, and leadership.

Students can develop business plans which can be used to acquire capital and to guide operations. An important element of a successful plan is to demonstrate the viability of the venture. A business plan usually includes a clear statement of the nature of a business venture, the business opportunity, the steps to be taken to capitalize on the opportunity, and the financial requirements. For acquiring capital, the business plan creates a clear, coherent, persuasive argument on behalf of the business. For guiding the operations, the plan is also clear and coherent as it provides specific guidance for the business. Please note: Projects will be a better match for our students when the industry sponsor already knows the opportunity and is looking for student consultants to vet an existing idea rather than having students come up with the product idea or market niche on their own.

Bring on graduate students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based, virtual environment. Students in the Master of Science in Engineering Management program get an overview and practical application of project and system engineering management best practices. Our Capstone courses require students to apply these best practices while working on “real-life” projects with client companies. This is the culmination of students’ academic work and an opportunity to showcase and apply their academic knowledge in the business environment. Client companies will be presented with teams’ recommendations that will align the organizational systems with their core mission. These recommendations will address; the needs for enhancements to the systemic operating processes, measurable improvements to efficiency and effectiveness of core business systems, elimination or minimization of potential projects failures (delays, quality, scope, budget), use of technology-based solution where and when applicable.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of a three-month series of capstone courses, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in the BS in Manufacturing Design Engineering program acquire the theoretical foundations, hands-on experience, and teaming skills required for effective conceptual, logistical, developmental, and interdisciplinary design of complex engineering devices, product life cycles, and engineering systems through integration of state-of-the-art computer-aided tools, concurrent engineering standards, and simulation modeling techniques.

Elevate your organization in the public health sector with the expertise of graduate-level student-consultants from National University (NU). Our Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers a diverse group of working adult students who bring valuable workforce skills to enhance your business practices. Collaborate with our MPH student-consultant teams (or individuals) who possess advanced knowledge across the specializations of Health Promotion, Community Mental Health, and Healthcare Administration, where they will work remotely on a main project or smaller initiatives for 8-12 weeks. With a focus on leadership, strategic planning, and public health principles, our MPH students will connect with your project coordinator through virtual communication tools. Experience a flexible and customised partnership to achieve impactful outcomes in public health innovation and collaboration.

National University’s Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies program prepares learners to become adept legal assistants with comprehensive training in legal research, document preparation, and case management. This Experience allows students to apply their acquired knowledge in a real-world setting, focusing on tasks such as drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and supporting legal professionals. Students in this program are skilled in legal terminology, case law, and ethical considerations, and they seek to enhance their practical skills through hands-on projects. We are looking for employers who can provide guidance and constructive feedback, and who are committed to regular communication throughout the project. Employers should be prepared to review and support the learners' work and participate in the final presentation to discuss the outcomes of the project. IMPORTANT: National University offers monthly term starts, allowing students to commence their projects approximately every 4 weeks. Most students will complete their required hours in 8-12 weeks. The university welcomes projects on a rolling basis. Once your project is accepted, we will match you with a student as soon as the next cohort becomes available.

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.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course get an overview and practical application of brand management. It focuses on exploring the developing, sustaining, and leveraging brands in the marketplace. The course introduces brand research, brand development, and brand management and the importance for the modern marketer. Specific topic areas include brand management history, brand awareness, brand equity, and contemporary brand-sustaining strategies in the digital age.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of 4 or 8 weeks, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program/course gain hands-on experience using the very latest tools and technologies that make up the current media arts workspace. Students learn the latest methodologies used for visual communication in business, marketing, education, and entertainment.The knowledge and experience gained includes transmedia, visually literate future that incorporates web design, audio, video, visual effects, layout and design, image creation and editing, and video game design.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the 12-week class, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Capstone Projects are intensive experiences in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area of specialization of MS Data Science. The Capstone Project requires careful planning, implementation, and teamwork. The Capstone Project is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out independent scholarly research, to draw logical conclusions from data gathered, and to present the results in a clear, intelligible, and consistent form, in keeping with the established convention of the scholastic community.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of twelve-week course, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Capstone Projects are intensive experiences in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area of specialization. The Capstone Project requires careful planning, implementation, and teamwork. The Capstone Project is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out independent scholarly research, to draw logical conclusions from data gathered, and to present the results in a clear, intelligible, and consistent form, in keeping with the established convention of the scholastic community.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the 12-week class, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Capstone Projects are intensive experiences in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’ perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area of specialization of MS Data Science. The Capstone Project requires careful planning, implementation, and teamwork. The Capstone Project is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out independent scholarly research, to draw logical conclusions from data gathered, and to present the results in a clear, intelligible, and consistent form, in keeping with the established convention of the scholastic community.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of three months, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this cybersecurity program will complete a Master's level project dealing with a student's area of specialization in Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing or Enterprise Cybersecurity Management. The students will create an original project with practical applications using cybersecurity policy, regulatory, and testing frameworks. The project will integrate the concepts of cybersecurity and information assurance taught throughout the program. Project management techniques and collaboration will be emphasized along with the ethical and legal aspects of the project. Project Flow: Month 1 - Planning Month 2 - Execution Month 3 - Complete project and outbrief

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will be introduced to the fundamentals of marketing for healthcare professionals through focused readings, case studies, and discussions from practicing healthcare providers. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of healthcare marketing, strategic marketing, marketing ethics, and marketing insights that can help students adapt in the dynamic healthcare industry. This course is designed to help students develop marketing principles needed to create a marketing plan for a healthcare organization. Students will be able to combine marketing tools and management skills with patient satisfaction to thrive in the healthcare industry.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will examine the dynamic nature of leadership in the healthcare and public health contexts. This course uses foundational leadership concepts to develop leadership applications and processes, such as leadership assessment (individual and team), communication improvement, strategic planning, decision making alignment, employee enhancement and knowledge management for use in creating and maintaining an organizational culture that can thrive within its external environment while improving organizational efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the term, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will be provided in-depth analysis in the application of CQI methodology. This course will explore the challenges of implementation and institutionalization, draw examples from a variety of health care organizations including primary care clinics, hospital laboratories, public health departments, and academic health centers. Concepts include the role of patients in CQI, assessing risk and preventing harm, strategies to promote and improve Safety and Quality, the use of social marketing in the implementation of new CQI techniques, continuous quality improvement in U.S. Public Health organizations, and future trends for continuous improvement in health care.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from National University to be your student-consultants, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one main project over the course of the term connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Students in this program will be introduced to the concepts of human resources in healthcare organizations, such as training, motivation and direction. Elements of employee selection, compensation, financial incentives, work standards, and leadership principles in healthcare organizations are considered.