MBA Experiential Learning

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Real-world Learning on the Frontlines

The Notre Dame MBA is centered around the belief that learning is most impactful when you’re actively engaged in applying your skills and knowledge. Not only will you leave with a robust portfolio of real-world projects and experiences, but you’ll also develop critical skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

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Application-based Projects

Take the concepts you learn in the classroom and turn them into actions – whether managing a $26 million portfolio or creating sustainable solutions in emerging markets. From day one, you’ll step into the role of a decision-maker and be challenged to put your skills and knowledge to work.

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Off Campus Experiences

Immerse yourself in different landscapes, cultures, and communities. Through domestic and international study programs and consulting engagements, you’ll gain fresh perspectives and acquire a global mindset that sets you apart in today’s interconnected world. Experience different markets, meet industry leaders, and broaden your cultural horizons.

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Collaboration with Partners and Clients

Through partnerships with industry sponsors, local businesses, and alumni groups, you’ll dive into real-time industry challenges, empowering you to innovate, solve problems, and build connections that go beyond the classroom.

Service-oriented Opportunities

Extend your impact through service-based initiatives aligned with Mendoza College of Business’s mission to “Grow the Good in Business.” You’ll be using your knowledge to devise solutions that truly make a difference in communities.

Experiential Learning Options

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Grow Irish

Through pathway-aligned skill-building courses, leadership workshops, and consulting projects, Grow Irish provides first-year MBAs with a focused learning experience to fast-track their career readiness. In the fall, students participate in Skill-Building Courses to develop the technical expertise needed for internship interviews. In the spring, they apply three Mods of academic knowledge to real-world challenges through Consulting Projects, gaining the confidence to excel from Day 1 of their internships.

 

GROW IRISH

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    Meyer Business on the Frontlines Program

    The Meyer Business on the Frontlines Program offers a suite of service learning courses. Mendoza students have partnered with organizations across 35 countries, utilizing the dynamic skills of business to develop local solutions to address issues including post-conflict rehabilitation, poverty, illicit economies, isolation, and prejudice.

     

    BUSINESS ON THE FRONTLINES

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      Applied Investment Management

      Gain real-world experience in portfolio management by conducting equity research, presenting stock analyses, and making investment recommendations. Engage with industry professionals and visit major financial hubs like New York and Chicago for firsthand market insights.

      Application required; space limited.

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        Silicon Valley Tech Immersion

        The Silicon Valley Tech Immersion is a one-week, high-impact experience that follows required coursework in Mod 1 and Mod 2—including Digital Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship. Students apply what they’ve learned through tech treks, executive meetings, and hands-on engagement with industry leaders like Google, Meta, and Amazon, gaining firsthand insight into innovation and digital product strategy.

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          MBA Global Business Immersion

          The MBA Global Business Immersion offers a finance-focused global learning experience, combining prerequisite coursework on campus with a weeklong immersive experience. Students engage in company visits, industry networking, and business-focused workshops while exploring global markets in context. Past locations have included Santiago, Chile, though the destination may vary from year to year.

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            Practicum Courses

            Practicum courses offer deeper exploration of complex business topics through intensive classroom discussions, case studies, and collaborative partner experiences in a variety of formats. As an MBA student you may participate in a Seed Investor Practicum, Private Equity Practicum, or Mergers & Acquisitions Practicum.

             

            FULL MBA CURRICULUM

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              Grow the Good in Business Case Competition

              The Grow the Good in Business™ Case Competition challenges students to find creative solutions to real-life cases through the power of business – revealing new pathways to address issues that impact daily life, including pay equity, representation in leadership, individual biases and institutional barriers to career advancement. Teams compete in three rounds, and through collaboration with local governments and sponsors, students create community-based research and innovative business strategies, showcasing how business can foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments in workplaces and communities.

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                External Case Competitions

                Interested Mendoza MBA students have the opportunity to compete in external case competitions hosted by corporate sponsors and peer business schools, showcasing their analytical, strategic, and presentation skills on a broader stage while collaborating with industry leaders to address real-world business challenges. Mendoza provides funding for flights and accommodations, helping students broaden their experience and exposure to real-world business challenges and industry leaders.

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