Test Live Case Fall 2025

Program Overview
Program Title Test Live Case Fall 2025
Organization University of Study
Student Application Link https://capsource.app/program/test-live-case-fall-2025-4/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
3 Project/s Added (of Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 08/29/25      End Date: 09/04/25

6 days

Collaboration Overview
About Students

The students participating in this program are [describe student profile—e.g., undergraduate or graduate students, their fields of study, skill levels, and any relevant prior experience]. They are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges through hands-on project-based learning. These students bring diverse perspectives, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to professional development, making them valuable contributors to industry partnerships.

Student Level:   Bachelor Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   1 - 2

Program Goals
The collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience by applying their academic knowledge to industry challenges. Through this project, students will enhance their critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills while gaining practical exposure to industry tools and methodologies. By engaging in professional collaboration with industry partners, they will develop career readiness and problem-solving abilities, ultimately delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational objectives.

By engaging with a student team, your organization receives: 

Fresh, equity-centered perspectives on complex strategic or operational questions
Tangible deliverables, including research, frameworks, implementation roadmaps, or impact tools
A highly structured, time-bound engagement with consistent faculty support
Minimal time commitment (roughly 1–2 hours/month) for a high-return consulting-style engagement
Access to emerging talent with experience across the social impact, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors
Format Structure

Single Project Single Team

Format Title Test Live Case
Format Description
See to created new format - 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 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Case Management Child Online Safety Child Welfare Civil Engineering Climate and Gender Justice Community Organization and Social Action Corporate Social Responsibility Courts, Corrections, and Law Enforcement Crisis and Disaster Management Customer Service & Account Management Cybersecurity Data Management Digital Marketing Economic Development, Work and Occupations Education Quality and STEM Education Electrical Engineering Employee and Labor Management Entrepreneurship Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Growth Strategy Individual and Family Advocacy Information Technology (IT) Innovation Institutional Strengthening International Affairs Inventory Management Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Marketing Mechanical Engineering Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Policy Research, Policy Advocacy for Evidence based Policy Making Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy PR & Communications Product Design & Development Public Administration Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Social Protection Software Design & Development Strategic Planning Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery Sustainability & ESG Sustainable Agriculture Talent Management Technology Commercialization Training & Development Urban Planning UX/UI & Human-Centered Design
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 Engineering Analysis Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Materials Mechanical Design and Modeling Micosoft Teams Thermodynamics Wordpress
Location Information & Preferences

New York, NY 10012, USA

Local (within 30 miles) Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles)

Location Requirements

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):

Compensation
Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Between $ to $ per hour

Between $ to $

Other Requirements
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.

Aug 27 2025, 02:50.37 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Aug 27 2025, 02:50.37 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.

Aug 28 2025, 02:50.37 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

Aug 28 2025, 02:50.37 PM
Official Program Launch

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

Aug 29 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.

Sep 04 2025, 12:00.00 AM

Case Assessment

Case Title Topics
Case Title

Project Overview

Project Details
Project Title Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Framework Enhancement For Cap Source Technologies
Project Synopsis

What is the challenge or opportunity you are trying to address within your organization?

CapSource Technologies has established itself as a significant player in the finance sector, known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer satisfaction. However, as cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated, the company faces a pressing challenge: the need for a robust cybersecurity posture that can effectively address emerging vulnerabilities. Currently, CapSource lacks a comprehensive risk assessment framework, which puts it at risk of potential data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. The absence of structured risk management practices may lead to inconsistent security measures, ultimately jeopardizing client trust and operational efficiency.


What are some of the activities or action items you think will need to be taken to achieve your desired results?

Students will engage in various key activities throughout the project, including comprehensive research on existing cybersecurity frameworks and best practices. They will conduct stakeholder interviews with CapSource staff to gather insights on current practices and challenges. Using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques, students will identify potential risks and vulnerabilities specific to CapSource’s operational environment. The creation of deliverables will include a structured risk assessment framework document, which outlines risk identification methodologies, evaluation criteria, and mitigation strategies. Collaborative workshops and feedback sessions will ensure continuous improvement and alignment with business needs.


What would make this project a success for your organization? What measurable results are you looking to accomplish?

  • The expected outcomes of this project include the creation of a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment framework tailored to CapSource Technologies' operational environment.
  • Students will achieve learning outcomes such as enhanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, practical experience in risk assessment methodologies, and improved teamwork and communication skills.
  • For the organization, the framework will provide a strategic approach to identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks, ultimately enhancing its security posture and safeguarding sensitive financial data.
  • This collaboration will foster a culture of innovation and proactive risk management within CapSource.


Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students


Between $ to $ per hour

Between $ to $

Sponsorship

Project Partners are ENCOURAGED to offer Sponsorships according to the following:

Organization Type Offer
Resources

Program Timeline

Due Date
Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Fri, 08/29/25
12:00 AM UTC
Program Kickoff
No Deliverables
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Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Framework Enhancement for CapSource Technologies CapSource Technologies

Program Managers

Name Organization
Educator Test Account Florida State University

Teams

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