Student teams will be given a problem statement and given an amount of time to brainstorm, analyze, research and arrive at recommendations, implementation and risk management. Timelines can be from 3 hours to 4 weeks, and the students will complete their engagement by presenting their findings to the client, where the client will have the opportunity to question the team.

This course provides stu­dents in the STEM-designated Masters of Business Analytics program with the opportunity to use the skills they have developed through other coursework in statistics and analytics to the development and execution of a cap­stone project. The projects, using real-world situations and data, serve as preparation for careers in industries such as marketing, consulting, and finance that require extensive knowledge and application of industry-leading consultative processes. Many organizations face the challenges of developing information into knowledge and then converting that intelligence into actionable decisions. Organizations demand the interdisciplinary skills of professionals who can find insights through research and analysis that can assist decision-makers across various divisions. Students from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester will create a narrative on how advanced analytical techniques can provide actionable business solutions.

Students are ready to support virtually, research, analyze, and formulate community change activities and policies in this course. We are looking for projects where students can apply in practice the concepts and theories learned in the classroom and contribute to your organization's mandate in the process.

This course provides stu­dents in the STEM-designated Master of Business Administration program with the opportunity to use the skills they have developed through other courseworkto the development and execution of a cap­stone project. The projects, using real-world situations and data, serve as preparation for careers in industries such as marketing, consulting, and finance that require extensive knowledge and application of industry-leading consultative processes. Many organizations face the challenges of developing information into knowledge and then converting that intelligence into actionable decisions. Organizations demand the interdisciplinary skills of professionals who can find insights through research and analysis that can assist decision-makers across various divisions. Students from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester will create a narrative on how advanced analytical techniques can provide actionable business solutions.

This course provides stu­dents in the STEM-designated Masters of Business Analytics program with the opportunity to use the skills they have developed through other coursework in statistics and analytics to the development and execution of a cap­stone project. The projects, using real-world situations and data, serve as preparation for careers in industries such as marketing, consulting, and finance that require extensive knowledge and application of industry-leading consultative processes. Many organizations face the challenges of developing information into knowledge and then converting that intelligence into actionable decisions. Organizations demand the interdisciplinary skills of professionals who can find insights through research and analysis that can assist decision-makers across various divisions. Students from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester will create a narrative on how advanced analytical techniques can provide actionable business solutions.

In this course, students from the University of Rochester will use statistical concepts and knowledge of the primary literature in the biological sciences to work on your organization's project. The topics covered in the course will include descriptive statistics and graphics , estimation , elementary probability theory , Bayes’ theorem , statistical distributions , hypothesis testing , the goodness of fit tests, experimental design, correlation, regressions, and variance analysis and maximum likelihood.

This summer course is seeking proposals for several 6-8-week projects with several companies, startups, nonprofits, etc. The organizations need only present their real-world business problems and groups of 3-5 students will select the projects to work on for the term. Engagement between students and sponsors is customizable, with a one-hour per week recommendation to ensure project progress. All students work virtually so sponsor/company locations are flexible!

The Goergen Institute for Data Science invites organizations to sponsor capstone projects. There is no sponsorship fee or funding requirement to sponsor projects. Our students are ready to help you solve challenging business problems using high-level, data analytics. Benefits to sponsors include: Obtaining early feasibility results on new initiatives; assisting with exploratory projects Networking with highly-trained students with internship/employment potential Contributing to the educational mission of the University of Rochester The data science curriculum at the University of Rochester prepares students to derive insight from vast quantities of structured and unstructured data, in a variety of disciplines. At the core of the curriculum is the capstone course for undergraduate and graduate students. These semester-long courses emphasize a team-based learning experience where students conduct real-world analytics projects using data provided by sponsoring organizations.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Rochester is well known for its research production and collegial atmosphere. The department offers both a BA and a BS in computer science through their elite undergraduate program. They also grant an MS and PhD in computer science through their intensive graduate program. Bring on one more students from the University of Rochester in the Computer Science program to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Students will work on one or more computer science or IT projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.

In partnership with the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and Arts, Sciences & Engineering, The Barry Florescue Undergraduate Business Program offers a BS and BA degree in business, both of which build on the principles of economics and statistics. They are designed to provide students with an analytical approach for addressing current as well as future opportunities and challenges in both for- and not-for-profit organizations. Students pursuing a major in Business complete coursework in: Accounting Financial Management Corporate Finance Business Information Systems & Analytics Operations & Strategy Marketing Economic Theory of Organizations

In its most recent rankings, U.S. News and World Report confirm the University of Rochester's continuing stature as one of the nation's preeminent political science departments. Rochester’s Department of Political Science was ranked #4 (behind just Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton) in Political Methodology, #14 in International Relations, and #17 overall in Political Science. These rankings are based on surveys of leading political scientists who evaluate departments according to the quality of their research and teaching. Student specializations and concentrations include Local Government Management, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Behavior and Theory, Health Policy, Diplomacy and Global Governance, Homeland Security, Public Economics and Financial Management, Global Affairs, Policy Analysis, Crime and Justice Policy, Environmental Policy and Politics, and International Development. Undergraduates are prepared to pursue positions in government, policy, law and related fields.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester brings together the technical expertise of our Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with the clinical experience of our University of Rochester Medical Center. In doing so, we have established a cooperative environment that fosters innovations in medicine and health care. To immerse our undergraduates in this process of innovation, our year-long senior design program provides an introduction to the medical device design process. Students develop prototypes to solve problems presented by local companies, clinicians or researchers. They also learn about the regulatory process, economic constraints and ethical challenges that come with creating new medical technologies.

The Department of Economics at the University of Rochester is one of the world's leading institutions for studying modern economics. Since the inception of its Ph.D. program in the late 1950s, Rochester has provided rigorous analytic training to students from around the world. Rochester’s tradition as a leader in economic research and education continues today with a faculty committed to creating and providing the highest quality research and training in both its graduate and undergraduate programs. The department offers a BA, a BA with honors and a Ph.D. in economics. The department also offers a BA in financial economics, along with an economics minor and several clusters. Graduates from our programs are prepared for positions in business and government, work in economics or public policy and graduate programs in fields like business, law and economics. We are offering interested companies the opportunity to work with our students this summer through virtual internships.

A group of MBA student-consultants will spend 300+ hours (as a team) over an 8-week period working with your organization on researching and preparing a new opportunity, strategic initiative, issue or decision. Based on their in-depth research and analysis, the student-consultants will identify and recommend specific strategic options and considerations, including an outline of the financial implications.