Business Student Partnership Program


ACHIEVE GOALS

The WSU Vancouver Business Programs curriculum emphasizes practical application of course work by having students conduct projects for local firms.

A typical class consists of lectures, discussions, assignments and one or more practical business projects that complement the first three activities. Students work in teams to solve a business problem that has been identified by a firm.

Businesses use the recommendations of students to help achieve their goals.

BUSINESS STUDENT PROJECTS

Firms interested in participating in a student project will be selected on the basis of how their needs best fit the teaching goals of the class. If a firm wishes to become a WSU Vancouver Business Student Partnership client, the firm should review the Project Information page, select a course from the Project Information page, and complete the Submit Your Project Idea form when applying to the program.


QUALITY

Projects are structured so that overall quality can be maintained. Quality is enhanced when the firm agrees on a written set of objectives at the beginning of the semester and provides evaluations and feedback to the professor and students on a regular basis.

WSU Vancouver's mature student body ensures a diligent approach to finding solutions.


BENEFITS

FIRMS: Firms gain a fresh perspective on a business problem, obtain a cutting edge solution to their problem, and sometimes, find a source for recruiting personnel.

STUDENTS: Students gain a better understanding of business principles and enhance their interpersonal skills. Overall, students gain a more realistic understanding of how businesses function.

WSU VANCOUVER: By working to meet common goals, WSU Vancouver forms a meaningful connection with community businesses. This program also introduces our high quality students to local businesses first, achieving the public service commitment of WSU.

STEPS FOR ACCESSING THE PROGRAM:

  1. Review Project Information to learn about the classroom goals.
  2. Select a course from the Project Information that best fits the firm's needs.
  3. Go to Submit Your Project Idea to apply to the program after reviewing the Project Information and selecting the appropriate course.
Your request will be evaluated by the appropriate professor and
you will be contacted if accepted into the Business Student Partnership Program.