"My ELC project was the best thing I did in my college career. The team work, project management and time management skills I learned prepared me for my job today! It is a great talking point in interviews and most interviewers are very impressed with the program."
— Amanda Caruso
Caterpillar, Inc. - Web-Based Reporting Tool Project
"My ELC project helped me to get my first job out of school. Almost half of my interview led to questions regarding my ELC experience. They were extremely interested in what I did, what I learned, and what I accomplished in regards to it. It was an incredible opportunity! If you have the opportunity to take part, DO IT!"
— Julie Gearica
NICOR - Optimizing Efficiency for Field Operations
Choose a link from the list to the left to learn more about each project.
The College of Business Experiential Learning Center (ELC) tackles the challenges faced by real-world organizations. Every semester, teams of elite NIU College of Business graduate and undergraduate students consult with non- and for-profit sponsoring organizations on a wide variety of business and organizational issues. Guided by a faculty coach, the teams bring theoretical knowledge, technical expertise, and a fresh perspective to every project.
The ELC is open to graduate and undergraduate students that have completed UBUS 310 or equivalent courses. ELC team members earn 3.0 credit hours under UBUS 485/585.
How to Apply: To participate, students must submit an application, cover letter and resume to Jane Mall, Alumni & Corporate Relations, Northern Illinois University. Applications can be dropped off in the ELC, suite 303 of Barsema Hall or submitted by email to jmall@niu.edu. Once the application is received, a formal interview will be scheduled with the ELC staff and project coaches. Teams are chosen by the project coaches and all applicants are notified before the end of the semester.
Credit Hours: 3 credit hours UBUS 485/585
Contact Information:
Jane Mall, Director
Corporate Relations / Experiential Learning Center
Barsema Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115