The ELC will accept applications through our new online system October 12- October 30. Interviews will be held the week of November 16.
"The ELC presents a tremendous opportunity to have a fresh set of eyes on our business problems. It’s a great chance to build a foundation of young leaders in our organization. It’s extremely energizing for all those involved. We continue to get value and new ideas necessary to appeal to our customers and employees."
Chris Millington
Chief Technology Officer
McDonald’s Corp.
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The College of Business Experiential Learning Center (ELC) connects teams of NIU students with organizations to tackle real-world business issues. From software evaluation to emerging market analysis projects, students serve as consultants addressing non-mission critical, cross functional business issues.
Throughout the 16-week semester, Business ELC teams are guided by a faculty coach and assisted by an organizational sponsor. To each unique project, teams apply the Business ELC project methodology, as well as the knowledge, skills and theories learned in the classroom.
"The ELC was such a hands-on experience. It was great to have contact with an actual client and to work with non-business majors. Even though we had a coach, our project was group led. We decided what to do day-to-day and what to deliver. It was a great way to learn."
— Tracy Cione
DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Market Planning and Messaging Project
Business ELC team members learn valuable skills difficult to master in a typical classroom setting. While working to address an organizational issue, team members learn and experiment with the project management, critical thinking and presentation skills essential for success in the business world.
In addition to earning 3.00 semester hours of credit, students grow as leaders, team members and subject matter experts. They gain a better understanding of communication styles and the knowledge and confidence to interact with peers, faculty and real world business professionals.
"The NIU students we worked with were well-trained and very professional. They approached projects with an open mind and without predetermined solutions. Their consultative process and the recommendations they presented reflected their excellent training as well as their eagerness to learn and make a contribution."
— Joe Hula, Executive Vice-President and CIO, Follett Corporation
Since 2000, 483 ELC team members have provided a fresh prospective on 83 projects and measurable value for 45 different sponsoring organizations.
Recruitment of high quality students is an added benefit of sponsoring a Business ELC project. Students must apply and interview for a spot on a team, which means only the best and brightest are chosen and exposed to the sponsoring organization.
To learn how you can get involved with the College of Business ELC, explore the Web site, download the informational brochure and contact us.
Jane Mall, Director
Corporate Relations / Experiential Learning Center
Barsema Hall, 145E
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-5445
jmall@niu.edu
