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Virtual Corporation
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virtual
Corporation (VC) was founded in the Fall of 1997 by
Dr.
Leonard Ferrari (former Head of the Bradley Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering) and Dr. Krishnan Ramu (Professor of the Bradley
Department). The goal of VC is to provide students the opportunity to
gain hand-on professional experience without leaving the campus.
VC is subdivided into three
divisions; the Personal
Electric Rapid Transit Systems (PERTS)
,Distributed
Information Systems Corporations (DISC),
and the VC-Layer (Human Resources). The first two divisions mentioned have
their own products and the VC-LAYER primarily handles recruiting. PERTS
evaluates possible innovations in high-speed ground transportation using MagLev
technologies to promote public transport.
DISCS
focuses on a medical imaging database by working with the Maryland and
Virginia Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Since
VC was found, there have been over 300 students (both undergraduate and
graduated students) participated in the program. On average,
approximately 50 students are involved during an inaugural semester.
Through the participation in VC, students are exposed to the various
aspects of managing a business. Students in each division are broke down
into small teams of six people to concentrate working on modules of
problems. By working in a cross-functional team based environment,
students are able to gain an appreciation for the dynamics of a
real-world organization. Students are encouraged to take advantage of
the numerous leadership positions within the company. Due to the
similarities of natures between the VC and the actual business
organizations, industry specialists and recruiters alike have become
increasingly interested in the activities in VC. The Virtual Corporation
looks forward to the many exciting challenges and opportunities of the
21st Century.
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