MSU Business Students to Offer Consulting for Area Businesses and Non-Profits

Calling all regional businesses and non-profit organizations: Students from Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship are seeking practical business experience in return for research, issue analysis or operational advice during the upcoming fall semester, which runs from August 24 through December 11.

Participating students will be enrolled in “BMGT 463—Entrepreneurial Experience” or “BMGT 475R – Management Experience.” Both are senior-level courses taught by Gary Bishop, associate teaching professor of management. Bishop said the entrepreneurial experience course is primarily focused on new start-up organizations or small, locally owned businesses. The management experience course focuses on more established businesses, as well as civic and non-profit organizations.

Businesses and organizations that wish to participate in the fall are invited to apply to the MSU Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Applications are due by August 7. In addition, the college has an internship program known as Student Entrepreneurs in Action. As part of the program, local businesses and organizations may apply to host a college intern from the program to work with the business or organization for 10 - 20 hours per week. In some instances, the student may work with the business or organization at no cost. Application materials for both programs may be obtained by contacting Linda Ward at 994-1995 or lward@montana.edu, or Gary Bishop at 994-7017 or gbishop@montana.edu. More information is also available online at montana.edu/business/e-center/for-companies.html