This Cross-College Challenge (XCC) course introduces practical concepts of technology consulting using an experiential project which is developed and implemented in collaboration with course faculty, and community partners/clients, such as Innovate@BU. Each inter-disciplinary student team will act as a consulting firm, that understands and solves a given customer problem and proposes a solution and creates a detailed Requirement Specification for the customer. Students learn and develop collaboration, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Creativity/Innovation, Oral and Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.

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