The Global Business & Logistics strand is for student associates who are detail-oriented, enjoy problem solving, and want to learn how businesses increase their profit margin.

This includes organizing and managing people, projects, facilities and supplies to compete in an ever-changing market with both local and global competition. Whether you are interested in a career with an established company or organization or intent on creating the next great product or service, our program will connect you with the local leaders and mentors to help prepare you for a successful career.

Past projects during the fall semester include:

• Working with non-profit organizations to attract new businesses to Kansas City

• Completing feasibility studies for the creation of a mobile lawn equipment service

• Developing patient transport services for local hospitals

• Researching and recommending policies for hiring and retaining millenials

• Developing social media plans for special events

• Developing shipping strategies for local start-ups

• Creating marketing materials to promote co-working spaces in the Northland

Past internships during the spring semester include:

• AlphaGraphics

• Central Exchange

• Clay County Economic Development Council

• Express Employment

• Five Wows

• City of Gladstone

• Harrah's Casino and Hotel

• HipHire

• Hunt Midwest Development

• iWerx

• Kansas City Economic Development Council

• LumenTouch

• Make48

• Mid-Continent Public Library

• National WWI Museum

• NKC Business Council

• Northland Angel Investors

• Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce

• Northpoint Development

• Reece Nichols

• VideoFizz