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MTAP/MAP Student Consultant Application

Sponsored by the University of Minnesota's
Office for Business & Community Economic Development


Program Overview

The Office for Business & Community Economic Development (BCED) partners with the U of M graduate and professional programs in business, human resources, law, computer science, economic development and nonprofit management to offer unique programs. These programs are designed to help both small businesses and nonprofit organizations, which serve Minnesota communities.

The Management & Technical Assistance Program (MTAP) for Nonprofits strives to improve the quality of life in Minnesota’s urban communities by enhancing the performance and effectiveness of community-based nonprofits. The Management Assistance Program (MAP) for Small Businesses focuses on helping minority-, disabled- and women-owned businesses build capacity and improve profitability, as well as assisting them in accomplishing critical management and operational objectives. Both programs give students the opportunity to gain experience working with diverse small businesses and nonprofits while the clients receive services that directly influence their success.

The BCED Program Manager receives applications for the programs, and then matches qualifying clients with student consultants who have been recruited from the Carlson School of Management, the Law School, Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs, IT/Computer Science and all other graduate programs. The Program Manager identifies potential consultants and projects, assigns teams, arranges and facilitates meetings, coordinates all projects, and monitors projects from inception to completion.

Students who participate in the program:

  • Gain experience working with community-based nonprofit organizations serving diverse communities or with small businesses.
  • Develop hands-on nonprofit management and business skills.
  • Improve their communications and consulting skills.
  • Are exposed to potential careers and new industries.
  • Apply classroom knowledge to real-life management situations.
  • Should expect to spend approximately 50-60 hours on the project throughout the semester.
  • Will have to submit an Engagement Letter and Work Plan at the start and a Project Summary Report at the completion of the project.
  • Will be paid a $700.00 stipend at project completion.

Types of projects can include:

  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Human Resource Management
  • Communications
  • Program Development
  • Management Info Systems
  • Business Plan Development
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Operations Management
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • IT / Technology Development
  • Feasibility Study
  • Internet/Web Design
  • Demography Studies
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fund Development
  • Program Evaluation/Measurement

Application

Deadline for Fall 2008 Projects: Friday, September 12, 2008

E-mail resumes directly to Nedy Windham: windh003@umn.edu

Online Application
Application - Student.doc [, 65 KB]
Application - Student.pdf [, 83 KB]

For more information, please contact:

Nedy Windham
Office for Business & Community Economic Development
University of Minnesota
2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 136
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Phone Number: (612) 625-2053
Fax Number: (612) 625-9056
Email Address: windh003@umn.edu
 
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 Last modified on August 25, 2008