Grow Irish Experience

A distinctive feature of the Mendoza MBA curriculum, Grow Irish occurs twice annually, in mid-October after Module 1—Fall Grow Irish—and early March after Module 3—Spring Grow Irish. The MBA Grow Irish portfolio features diverse learning opportunities throughout the course of your MBA journey to build your skill set, gain real-world experience, and elevate your career readiness

My Grow Irish experience provided a hands-on opportunity to apply classroom concepts to real-world business challenges, strengthening my financial modeling and strategic analysis skills...This experience reinforced my commitment to using business as a force for good by leveraging analytical skills to drive impactful decision-making.

Pooja Poddar

MBA ‘25

Make an Impact Beyond the Classroom

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Grow professionally

through hands-on experiences

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Grow personally

by networking with the ND community

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Grow the good

by driving real-world impact

Fall Grow Irish 

First Year Curriculum

Given the traditional MBA recruiting cycles, Fall Grow Irish (mid-October) marks a pivotal period for first-year MBA students to prioritize acquiring technical skills. During Fall Grow Irish, first-year MBA students will complete weeklong skill-building workshops.

Options for Second-Year Students

Grow Irish is designed as a core learning experience for first-year MBAs, allowing second-year students the flexibility to explore a range of high-impact opportunities. During Fall Grow Irish week, second-years may choose to:

  • Dedicate time to networking and interviewing
  • Participate in skill building courses
  • Engage in the Silicon Valley Tech Immersion
  • Enroll in Frontlines Practicum: Local Impact
  • Compete in Case Competitions 

Spring Grow Irish 

First Year Curriculum

During Spring Grow Irish (early March), first-year MBA students are ready to put their business knowledge into action and gain valuable professional experience through weeklong consulting projects. Leveraging the power of the Notre Dame alumni network, the Experiential Learning team connects MBA student teams with diverse project organizations representing a wide range of career paths.  Students gain hands-on experience in strategic problem-solving, consulting methodologies, and client collaboration, preparing them to contribute meaningfully in their internships.

Options for Second-Year Students

Grow Irish is designed as a core learning experience for first-year MBAs, allowing second-year students the flexibility to explore a range of high-impact opportunities. During Spring Grow Irish week, second-years may choose to:

Real Clients. Real Impact. 

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