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How do I find mini projects or academic projects?

I am doing my MBA in Infrastructure Management, and I want some experience along with my studies, so I think working on projects will be more sensible. However, I cannot find any projects to work on. If I search it online, data entry jobs and collection jobs appear, but not real MBA-level projects, which are also relevant. If any of you have any suggestions to offer to work on with me, I am open to them, too.

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Tammy’s Answer

Most colleges have career labs where they work with major local employers for both FT and PT help. I would check them out as they were able to help both of my kids at two different universities find employment opportunities.

Best of luck!

Tammy recommends the following next steps:

Look into where the career lab at school is located and make an appointment
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Joseph’s Answer

In infrastructure, the toughest challenge isn't working with concrete; it's handling contracts. Your project should demonstrate how to make a 20-year project financially and legally sound for both the public and investors.

Project Ideas:

Choose a specific type of infrastructure, like bridges or water systems, and develop a prioritized "Investment Hierarchy." Use data analytics to predict which assets are likely to fail first and create a budget plan that reduces economic disruption during repairs.

Study a failed or successful infrastructure project, such as a metro rail or highway expansion, and redesign the contract. Identify where the risk-sharing between the government and private contractors went wrong. Suggest a new "vulnerability framework" for future contracts.
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Chriss’s Answer

As an MBA student in Infrastructure Management, gaining project-based experience alongside academics is essential to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. While formal project opportunities are not always advertised openly, there are several effective ways to access relevant, MBA-level work:

Academic & Faculty-Led Projects
Professors often work on consulting, policy research, feasibility studies, or funded infrastructure research. Reaching out to faculty members to assist with live projects, case development, or research assignments can provide valuable exposure.

Industry Internships & Live Consulting Projects
Infrastructure firms, EPC companies, consulting firms, and PPP advisory organizations frequently offer part-time internships or live projects focused on project planning, cost analysis, risk management, and policy evaluation.

Government & Public Sector Opportunities
Municipal bodies, urban development authorities, transport departments, and infrastructure agencies often engage students for short-term analytical or planning projects related to smart cities, transport systems, or public infrastructure.

NGOs & Development Organizations
NGOs and international development agencies working in housing, sustainability, water, and transport infrastructure regularly seek management students for impact assessments, project monitoring, and planning support.

Independent Case Studies & Simulated Projects
If live projects are not immediately available, students can undertake self-driven projects such as feasibility studies, PPP model evaluations, cost–benefit analyses, or infrastructure policy reviews using real-world data. These projects are highly valued when well-documented.

Professional Networking Platforms
Platforms such as LinkedIn, alumni networks, and professional forums can be used to connect directly with industry professionals and explore collaboration opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
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Sarah’s Answer

Hi! Have you considered asking your professors if they have any business contacts that may want an MBA to focus on a specific project? In addition, when I was an MBA student, some classes had a capstone project where we worked with a real business. Professors or career advisors might be a good starting point for this.
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Nehad’s Answer

Reach out to colleges and universities. Look on LinkedIn and connect with people who work at these schools.
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Sheri’s Answer

There are a couple of resources you can try:
1) Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/
and search with your key words such as Project Management and select the Job Type "Internship".
2) The Intern Group: https://theinterngroup.com/our-programs/virtual-internships

Good luck!!
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