Real Projects. Real Partners.

Real Impact.

At Ignite Global Business, students don’t just learn business — they do business.

Each semester, teams of advanced juniors and seniors partner with companies across Northwest Arkansas to solve authentic challenges in marketing, strategy, operations, and beyond. These 4–5 week consulting-style projects immerse students in the realities of modern business while giving partners the chance to mentor emerging talent, gain fresh insights, and make a community impact.

Why Partner with Ignite Global Business?

Working with Ignite means more than a classroom visit — it’s a chance to collaborate.
Our students bring research, creativity, and energy to every project, offering your organization real deliverables and data-driven ideas.

Partners benefit from:

  • Fresh perspectives from the next generation of business leaders

  • A simplified project setup (we co-develop the brief with you)

  • Weekly touchpoints and structured milestones

  • Opportunities to scout future interns or entry-level talent

  • Direct impact on education and workforce readiness in NWA

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What Makes Ignite Projects Unique?

  • Student-Driven, Professionally Guided: Students lead, instructors mentor, partners inspire.

  • Deliverable-Focused: Each project culminates in a professional-grade report and presentation.

  • Community-Connected: Every partnership helps strengthen Northwest Arkansas’ business ecosystem.

  • Career-Ready: Students practice communication, leadership, and data literacy that translate directly into internships and careers.

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Project Scope & Structure

Projects typically last 4–5 weeks, giving students the time to conduct research, analyze data, and deliver professional recommendations. Each team functions like a small consulting group — applying frameworks such as SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, and Market Analysis to build insight-driven solutions.

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General Project Timeline

    • Ignite instructor and partner finalize the project brief.

    • Partner provides any key data, background, or visuals to support context.

    • Students receive a high-level preview and begin background research.

    • Client Kickoff Session: Partner visits Ignite to present the business challenge and answer questions.

    • Students form teams, define the problem, and begin market or competitive research.

    • Instructor provides guidance and introduces relevant tools or frameworks.

    • Students conduct deeper research, gather data, and begin forming insights.

    • Partner is available for a short Q&A session or site visit.

    • Instructor leads skill-based lessons tied to the project focus (e.g., financial modeling, marketing strategy).

    • Teams refine strategies, begin building deliverables (PowerPoint, Word Report, Excel Analysis).

    • Instructor provides coaching and feedback on content and presentation flow.

    • Optional partner check-in for mid-project feedback.

    • Final deliverable run-through with instructor and peer feedback.

    • Design polish, data visualization, and executive summary preparation.

    • Students rehearse presentation skills and prepare client-ready materials.

    • Client Presentation Day: Teams present findings and recommendations to the partner.

    • Partner provides feedback, selects top presentation, and discusses next steps or insights gained.

    • Instructor debrief and reflection activity with students on project learnings and professional growth.

Ready to Partner?

Join us in preparing the next generation of business leaders while gaining insights that matter to your organization.
Click below to propose a project idea — it’s quick, flexible, and impactful.

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