MHR Senior Project (MHR 461/2)

There are several senior project options to choose from:

1. Traditional Senior Project - It is an opportunity to learn more about a management and/or HR topic, by conducting a primary or secondary research study.(Sample Syllabus)

2. Project-Based Senior Project - Completing a significant project for work, under direct supervision of a manager. Some examples might be:

 Training manuals or programs

 Employee related surveys

 Feasibility studies

3. Business Plan Senior Project – Spring QTR. In this class, you are working specifically on your/a business plan as your project. You will have the opportunity to work with an expert in Business Plan development. You will also have the opportunity to practice your 'pitch' to other students in this section of Senior Project. Pre-requisite – Must have completed MHR 423 (Sample Syllabus)

4) MHR 461S/462S – Senior Project Service Learning

MHR Senior Project Opportunity: Winter Quarter

You have an opportunity to complete your senior project by leading a team of 6-9 high school students from the School of Arts and Enterprise in assisting a small business in the downtown Pomona area. You and your team will do a SWOT analysis of their business situation and environment, will consult with them and will develop a deliverable that contributes to the success of the business. The project will entail meeting with the students and the business, advising and consulting, guiding them in the preparation of the deliverable, and helping them prepare a presentation that will be judged by members of the business community. Finally, the project will involve a report on this project.

If you are interested contact Dr. Lynn Turner, x 2347, [email protected] or Dr. Jeanne Almaraz, MHR Chair. (Sample Syllabus)

Information Meeting: To be announced

5) Innovation and Commercialization Lab - Seeking Self-Motivated Students Who Want the Real Learn-By-Doing Experience in Starting a Business in Technology/Engineering/Science – 2012-2013 Academic Year

WHO: Juniors and Seniors in the 2013 of Business, Engineering, Agriculture, and Science

WHEN: Starting Fall 2012 through Spring 2013 MW 10:00 - 10:50 am (Instructors: Sawyerr and Thoen);

MW 11:00 - 11:50 am (Instructors: Sawyerr and Dong)

WHAT: This course is a joint project between the College of Business Administration (CBA) and the College of Engineering (COE). Business, engineering and science students will take a new product from development to commercialization.

In this course, you will work in cross-functional teams to develop business, marketing and financial plans, source for materials, produce and market the product, and meet specific financial and strategic objectives. You will use your functional expertise to coordinate with students from other disciplines to ensure the successful launch of a new product. The course will satisfy the senior project requirement for most students (please talk to instructors for more specifics.) Six to eight units over three quarters.

WHY: Gain experience in technology innovation and start a business! The hallmark of a Cal Poly education is its emphasis on “learn-by-doing.” This course will give you the opportunity to take what you have learned in your curriculum to design, build, and take a new product to market. As is the case in the corporate environment, you will work with others outside of your discipline to achieve specified financial and strategic objectives. This is a rare opportunity to gain a resume enhancing experience and course credit!

TO ENROLL:

For options 1-4: Complete Senior Project Preapproval form. Depending on space, you will be given a permission number. Senior Project is never offered in the Summer Quarter

For option 5: Apply as directed in flyer.