Entrepreneurship Skill Development Micro‑Internships
Flexible Learning. Real‑World Experience. Pragmatic results.
Turn ideas into outcomes with NU’s virtual, micro‑internship program hosted by the Center for Business Innovation, Entrepreneurialism and Management (CBEM). This initiative empowers:
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Part-time Business Owners ready to formalize and grow their venture
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Aspiring Entrepreneurs with an idea seeking structure and skills
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Intrapreneurs who want to drive innovation and new value inside their organizations
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Creative Entrepreneurs to turn their creative talents to profitable business ventures
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Next-Gen Entrepreneurs who seek to take over or scale a family-owned business by using technology, creativity and past historical success to modernize the business.
Program Details
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40-hour projects that are flexible & remote: upskilling you can complete on your schedule
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Work authentic business challenges that produce tangible outcomes
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Receive guidance to keep you focused, accountable, and moving forward
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Projects sourced via Riipen, the #1 marketplace connecting students with industry
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Strengthen resilience, informed risk‑taking, and the venture‑building mindset
Sample Projects
Stage 1: Ideation & Validation
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Sample Project: Customer Discovery & Problem Validation Sprint
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Skills: Market Research & Segmentation • Customer Interviews & Insights • Value Proposition Design
Stage 2: Launch Planning (MVP & Feasibility)
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Sample Project: Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Concept + Feasibility Brief
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Skills: Business Model Design (Lean Canvas) • Basic Financial Projections • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Stage 3: Go‑to‑Market & Customer Acquisition
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Sample Project: Go‑to‑Market Strategy Pack (Positioning, Channels, Messaging)
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Skills: GTM Strategy • Pricing & Unit Economics • Content & Campaign Planning
Stage 4: Growth & Scaling (Operations & Metrics)
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Sample Project: Growth Experiment & KPI Dashboard
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Skills: Experiment Design • Analytics & KPI Tracking • Process Mapping & Optimization
Our first group on micro-interns launched in March 2026. Stay tuned for details on when our next cohort will open up. You can also contact cbem@nu.edu with questions.
