An individual or team of students from the University of California Riverside, University Extension can provide a fresh perspective, analysis, and recommendations for consideration, to support your organization with a specific problem or process. Using a consultant-friendly, project-driven approach, they will work together to research a Risk Management topic ( i.e. risk management culture, data assembly, risk analysis, strategic decisions, continuous improvement, legal issues, insurance, risk management process, etc. ). Students will conduct a comprehensive literature review (research) and investigate a specific risk management topic on behalf of a Client (business organization). Any potential gaps between the literature and the practical application of the Client’s proposed topic will be identified and recommendations made for improvement. Note :  The class size will be updated, to represent the total # of students who actually select and complete a project with a Riipen partnering organization.

The ideal project for is for international student teams to focus on would be a firm that markets B2C products or services internationally, or a start-up who would like to explore doing so. Student teams will examine the current marketing strategy, or create one, and/or offer plans to expand current segmentation.

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of California, Riverside to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this program/experience explore a comprehensive overview of human resource management functions and its relevance in today’s environment. The key concepts of HRM will be taught and executed into Human Resource Strategic Plan Presentation of an Organization by the students. The course will cover the role of human resources, skills needed in HRM, Strategic plan creation, onboarding recruitment, selection, retention, job analysis and design, employee assessment, training and development. as well as communication. 

Marketing Principles and Practice is the foundational course required for learners to earn a professional certificate in Marketing or – perhaps – transfer into an undergraduate/graduate program. Students range in age from 22 to 45, and most have a bachelor’s or master’s degree.   Learners take this course to develop new skills and advance their careers, and are capable of analyzing, creating, and implementing strategies given the course emphasizes applied practices (i.e., real world).