Experiential Learning

The driving philosophy at the Michael G. Foster School of Business is “learn by doing.” Transforming learning into action takes many forms — courses within and outside of the core that provoke your thinking and stimulate discussion; leadership development periods to practice your skills; career planning based on your past experience and where you want to go; student organizations that allow you to lead and team with others; internships with dynamic companies and company projects that give you an opportunity to solve real-world problems.

You’ll have a chance to complete at least three practical experiences that involve substantial interaction with business or other external organizations:

Maria Gerea with mentor Tom Giordano

"Mentoring bridges academic research with best practices in the real world. I felt so privileged that my mentor shared the wealth of his experience in almost a peer way. Being mentored gave me a comfort level to be more daring at the beginning of a new career."

Maria Gerea
MBA 2004
Marketing Manager
Philips Medical Systems

Mentored by Tom Giordano Former Vice President of Marketing Philips Medical Systems