ProgramsPolicy, Issues and Ethics for Professional Practice (MGMT 507 Spring 25)

Policy, Issues and Ethics for Professional Practice (MGMT 507 Spring 25)

Program Overview
Program Title Policy, Issues and Ethics for Professional Practice (MGMT 507 Spring 25)
Organization SUNY Potsdam
Student Application Link https://potsdam.capsource.app/program/policy-issues-and-ethics-for-professional-practice-mgmt-507-spring-25/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
7
# of Projects Running
2 Project/s Added (of 1 Project Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 03/09/25      End Date: 05/16/25

2 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

The students participating in this course are a mix of highly motivated Seniors in undergraduate programs and first-year Master’s students with foundational experience in business analysis, research, and problem-solving. While most have not yet developed a formal business policy, they bring strong analytical skills, an understanding of business needs and functions, and a desire to apply these skills to real-world scenarios. These students are eager to collaborate with industry partners to research complex organizational challenges, explore ethical considerations, and propose actionable policy recommendations.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   2 - 5

Program Goals
The learning objectives for this collaboration include:

  1. Understanding Business Policy Development:
    • Learn the processes and frameworks for creating effective business policies that address organizational needs and align with industry best practices.

  2. Ethical Decision-Making:
    • Analyze ethical dilemmas and evaluate how business decisions impact stakeholders, organizations, and society at large.

  3. Research and Analysis:
    • Conduct in-depth research on organizational challenges, identify key issues, and develop evidence-based recommendations.

  4. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
    • Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate problems and recommend innovative solutions grounded in policy and ethical considerations.

  5. Communication and Presentation Skills:
    • Articulate findings and policy recommendations clearly through professional presentations and written deliverables tailored to industry partners.

  6. Collaboration and Professional Practice:
    • Gain practical experience working with industry partners, understanding business needs, and aligning solutions with organizational goals.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Live Case
Format Description
Class project framed as a live case study for one or more student teams to work on.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Economic Development, Work and Occupations Employee and Labor Management Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Semiconductor Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

 Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating. 

 Dec 19 2022, 03:17.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Jan 31 2025, 03:17.00 PM
Project Launch

 Mar 17 2025, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

 We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project. 

 Apr 16 2025, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Advancing DEI Impact through Policy and Programming for Platinum Edge Tutoring Platinum Edge Tutoring Employee and Labor Management Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Operations Organizational Culture Research, Analysis, Evaluation Talent Management
Strategic Analysis and Recommendations for Employee Benefits and Policies RetailStat Organizational Culture

Program Managers

Name Organization
Amanda LeDesma Watertown Extension