Students must choose a company for their course project where they have a solid understanding of the business, access to real data, and positive relationships with current employees or leadership. Ideally, this should be your current employer, but alternatives include your start-up, a family member’s business, a non-profit you are connected with, or a former employer with whom you have a good relationship. If you are unemployed or work in a field where using company information is restricted (such as the military or government), consider a different capstone option unless you have explicit permission to do so. Contact the course instructor before registering if you need to discuss alternative choices.