DISTINGUISH Program Application
DISTINGUISH Initiatives in the Mason School of Business provide opportunities for students to enrich
their Individual Program of Study (IPS) with experiences that contribute to attaining individual
goals. Students are selected based on their IPS, personal interests, and application materials.
BUAD 444 & BUAD 445 Entrepreneurship Consulting
Fall 2015 (2 credits) AND Spring 2016 (2 credits)
Prof. Dick Ash and Ron Monark
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Entrepreneurship Consulting Fellows will work with real business organizations as consultants under the
guidance of the Entrepreneurship Center. This exceptional opportunity will involve students in many
phases of problem solving and organizational development in launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Students will work in teams to address challenges requiring independent analysis and interdisciplinary
thinking, while also developing analytical thinking, interpersonal, and communication skills. In addition,
the teams will meet weekly.
The course will involve field work and independent research on project (s) that extend across the fall and
spring semesters, so students must enroll in both semesters. The course will run for the full academic
year and a grade will be awarded at the end of the spring semester. Fellows will be enrolled in both
BUAD 444 Entrepreneurship Consulting (Fall, 2 credits) and BUAD 445 Entrepreneurship Consulting
(Spring, 2 credits). The combination of these two courses may be used towards fulfillment of the elective
requirement for Business Majors pursuing an Entrepreneurship (ENT) or Innovation & Design (INV)
Concentration.
ELIGIBILITY:
Up to 10 Fellows will be selected based on competitive application. Factors considered: motivation,
relevant academic and/or personal experience, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Junior or Senior academic standing (as of Fall 2015 semester)
Must commit to participation for the full academic year
TO APPLY:
Complete this application and return it to the UG Program Office (Miller 2051) or by email
([email protected]). Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Students are strongly
encouraged to submit applications early, so that decisions may be made prior to the Fall add/drop period.
Please include the following with your application:
1. Application Coversheet (see next page)
2. Essay: In 300 words or less, please outline why you wish to participate and how this
opportunity will further your educational goals. The statement should include mention of
your experience and the skills you bring to a consulting team (e.g., internships, relevant
course work, and relevant life experience).
3. Your Resume
4. Copy of unofficial transcript (printed from Banner Self Service)
Undergraduate Business Program * College of William & Mary * PO Box 8795 *Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Phone: (757) 221-2910 * Fax: (757) 221-2937
4/23/2015
BUAD 444 & BUAD 445 Entrepreneurship Consulting
Fall 2015 (2 credits) and Spring 2016 (2 credits)
Profs. Dick Ash and Ron Monark
Name: _______________________________________________ Preferred First Name: _____________________
Student ID 93#: _____________________________
Birth date: _____________ W&M CSU#:_______________
E-mail: __________________________________________
Cell Phone:_ _______________________________
College Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address (if different): __________________________________________________________________
Major(s): _________________________________________
Concentration: _____________________________
Minor: ___________________________________________
Academic Standing (total earned credits at the end of Summer 2015):
_____ FR (0-23 credits)
_____ SO (24-53 credits)
_____ JR (54-84 credits)
_____ SR (85 or more credits)
Cumulative W&M GPA: ________________________ Expected Graduation Date: _________________________
Undergraduate Business Program * College of William & Mary * PO Box 8795 *Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Phone: (757) 221-2910 * Fax: (757) 221-2937
4/23/2015