Hands-on learning through our MBA programs
Go beyond the traditional classroom learning environment. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¾É°æ±¾'s MBA program blends traditional classroom education with hands-on experience for a better experience and MBA curriculum. As a national leader in experiential education, our students apply their classroom education to real-world issues through case studies, consulting projects, and internships. Our full-time MBA program provides the competitive advantage that students need to succeed in the global job market.
We utilize different teaching approaches to ensure our students build the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to thrive.
Our experiential learning activities
Â鶹ÊÓƵ¾É°æ±¾ emphasizes experiential learning opportunities. You'll develop the skills needed to propel your career, build your professional resume, and develop your network. You'll make real decisions with real money. Your decisions will have an impact on an organization, its community, and the bottom line.
Develop the tools of managerial decision-making. Broaden your network and gain valuable experience that will impact your career path. Our MBA students take advantage of hands-on activities like:
- PACE (Practical Applications for Careers and Enterprises)
PACE is a required first-year course focused on providing students with real-world professional experience. It provides scenarios for students to lead and succeed in multicultural teams and analyze organizational issues. The PACE program is focused on giving back, as students work with not-for-profit clients within the local community.
Many students cite PACE as one of the most transformative experiences throughout their MBA degree program. For six months, students will provide consulting services and solve problems for not-for-profit clients.
- Angel Fund
The Angel Investment Fund was the first student-run angel investment program in the country. Students who participate in the two-semester program get actual experience in the world of venture capitalism. Students work alongside executives, business leaders, and investors to analyze and invest in opportunities. They will gain actual experience as an investor through evaluating deal flow and performing due diligence.
On top of real-life investment opportunities, students will work on innovative research. Profits from this program will help fund this experience for future students.
- Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact
The Philanthropic Investment for Community Impact is an opportunity for students to experience grant management. During the course, students will manage a micro organization and award real grants to local non-profits. Students will develop the values and goals of the organization, and then develop a process for grant proposals. After that, the class will select proposals to invest real money in and evaluate the performance of that investment.
For those interested in working within the public sector, this course provides a unique opportunity. Students will have a positive impact on the community and better understand grant management.
- O'Neill Student Investment Fund
The O'Neill Student Investment Fund is an opportunity for students to manage a robust portfolio with real money. Students will keep up-to-date with economic, financial, political, and organizational news to manage stocks and traded funds. The class will design an asset allocation model to determine an acceptable risk tolerance.
Students will learn to utilize real-time access to professional financial information and gain a better understanding of portfolio management through this course.
