{"id":1527,"date":"2024-04-11T17:35:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T21:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/?page_id=1527"},"modified":"2024-10-30T14:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:12:17","slug":"experiential-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/about\/experiential-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Experiential Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-amp-picture--cover alignfull hero-image-banner wp-block-amp-picture\">\n\t<picture\n\t\tclass=\"wp-block-amp-picture__picture\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/ExpoXCC_Spring2023_16-1200x500-1.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1920px)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/ExpoXCC_Spring2023_16-1200x500-1.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/ExpoXCC_Spring2023_16-1200x500-1-1080x500.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\tid=\"wp-block-amp-picture-6a3b0bd097766\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/ExpoXCC_Spring2023_16-1200x500-1-768x609.jpg\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-amp-picture__image wp-block-amp-picture__image--cover\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Students gathered around a laptop during a lesson\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-amp-picture__overlay\" style=\"opacity: 0.6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero-image-banner__group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-image-banner__columns is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b007a2f1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0391ce5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17374c87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading hero-image-banner__heading has-white-color has-text-color has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9;text-transform:uppercase\">Experiential Learning<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a25e014a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"hero-image-banner__heading has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Real business scenarios with real stakes prepare our students to take charge in an ever-evolving world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n\t#wp-block-amp-picture-6a3b0bd097766 {\n\t\tobject-position: 50% 50%;\n\t}\n\t\t@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t#wp-block-amp-picture-6a3b0bd097766 {\n\t\t\tobject-position: 50% 50%;\n\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t\t\t\t@media screen and (min-width: 1080px) {\n\t\t#wp-block-amp-picture-6a3b0bd097766 {\n\t\t\tobject-position: 50% 50%;\n\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t\t\t\t@media screen and (min-width: 1920px) {\n\t\t#wp-block-amp-picture-6a3b0bd097766 {\n\t\t\tobject-position: 50% 50%;\n\n\t\t}\n\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-slider has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-60714235 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero-slider__container has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-60714235 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull program-banner has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cd3fa314689d28735397aa91062db37f has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-60714235 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group program-banner__content is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10dd94be wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e53a938e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9\"><strong>Day One Ready for the Real World<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">At Questrom, experiential learning isn&#8217;t just a feature\u2014it&#8217;s our edge. From a broad portfolio of experiential learning courses to global experiences in Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and fierce case competitions with 200+ schools, startup incubators, and student-led nonprofit projects, our program goes beyond the classroom to craft a unique, competitive edge for you and your resume. Experiential learning is a key component of all of our academic programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-teal-03-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile customize-mba-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:44%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-474fd661 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">Real Projects, Real Stakes,<br>Real Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a course with a real client component, students dive into hands-on experience, applying classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. It\u2019s the ultimate bridge between theory and practice to prepare for success beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be92a0adb4a36a85d8ef02e32b9f5d5d\"><strong>Become a Questrom &#8216;Client&#8217;<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have a business challenge or back-burner project that could benefit from some great thought power? Become a Questrom \u201dclient.\u201d Our students will gain real-world experience, and you\u2019ll gain well-researched and informed insights that could lead to actionable results.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/industry-engagement\/work-with-students\/in-the-classroom\/\">Propose a Class Project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:56%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-paper has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f167ef5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-narrow-font-family\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Recent Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-weight:400\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-double-spaced-list has-p-2-font-size\">\n<li>Provide strategies for improving defensibility and reducing leakage for a procurement management platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and enhance network effects for a platform that provides revenue producing content to streamers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate the impact of EV\u2019s on the roadside assistance business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A go-to-market strategy for the US launch of an international mental health and wellness AI tool created by a world-renowned psychologist<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess strategic options for a specialty medicine company to deliver value-based care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitor analysis for a biopharma and medical device custom learning solutions company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand repositioning and digital marketing campaign for an award-winning U.K. Detective \/Mystery game entering the US market<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New product ideation and digital marketing campaign for an iconic American national candy brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop go-to-market strategy for a point of care testing and management platform<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand positioning and growth strategy for a sustainable apparel brand expanding in new markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market analysis and brand strategy for a reusable container technology focused on circle economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide valuation for an early stage biotech company<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate the impact of machine learning and AI on the audit business for a public accounting firm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33dfb67a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fb7c649 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-098583f4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group community-columns is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7442157b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group community-heading wp-container-content-e7bfab89 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cac2f231 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44615582 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">Client Success Stories<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44615582 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students aren&#8217;t the only ones who benefit. Many of our partners implement new strategies and recommendations resulting from the projects \u2014 with proven results. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group community-heading wp-container-content-e7bfab89 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cac2f231 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible collapsible-group\" style=\"--collapsible-collapsed-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"45550377-b573-4e26-a45e-ce442148b13d-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"45550377-b573-4e26-a45e-ce442148b13d-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-h-4-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\">Questrom students partnered with a Fortune 50 High-Tech Multinational company and increased the company&#8217;s revenue by $1 million in the first year.<\/h3>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"45550377-b573-4e26-a45e-ce442148b13d-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"45550377-b573-4e26-a45e-ce442148b13d-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The executive team gave this task: create a fresh customer acquisition strategy \u2013 aiming for a 20% boost in new customers and slashing the cost by 10% over the next year. The student team dove deep into the data, dissected their current marketing strategy, and discovered that their customer acquisition process needed some work. They developed data-driven theories and ran experiments to find the weak spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The recommendation? Cast a wider net with a mix of marketing tactics to find new customers. 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has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500;line-height:1.3\">MBA Students Team Up To Consult Mission Driven Dog Treat Shop, MV Barkery<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-4daaf377\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-01-color has-text-color has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7;text-transform:capitalize\">Social Impact MBA team members Sally Wynn, Lorrin Van Evra, Marek Michalak, and Jessie Ralph delivered a strategic recommendation for MV Barkery, a social impact business selling homemade dog treats on Martha\u2019s Vineyard, as part of the Action Learning project for their Strategy Implementation course.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-hyperlink-group featured-phd-projects__card is-layout-flow 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is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500;line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2023\/bu-students-win-bu-sustainability-competition\/\">BU Students Win $50,000 for Helping L.L.Bean Become More Eco-Friendly<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-4daaf377\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-01-color has-text-color has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7;text-transform:capitalize\">Inexpensive clothes from retailers like Amazon and Shein make it easy to follow trends, but fast fashion has downsides. On average, such clothing is worn only 10 times before being discarded, contributing to 11.3 million garments in U.S. landfills each year. Questrom School of Business contest offered $50,000 to student entrepreneurs to find solutions to this problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-hyperlink-group featured-phd-projects__card is-layout-flow wp-block-amp-hyperlink-group-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large featured-phd-projects__card-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/Astra-Wellbeing-Continues-to-Make-Strides-Banner.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group featured-phd-projects__card-content is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500;line-height:1.3\">Questrom students launch Astra Wellbeing and win big<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-4daaf377\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-neutral-01-color has-text-color has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.7;text-transform:capitalize\">With support from BU&#8217;s Build Lab, Questrom students received 1st place in BU&#8217;s $50k SHA Hospitality Innovation Competition, winning $25,000 and $10,000 in the BU $72k New Venture Competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-neutral-06-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-neutral-06-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-39898587 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--130);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--130)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-3-font-size\">A few of our company partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-stack-two is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-77573602 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Athletic Brewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avery Dennison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azenta Life Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Booking.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boston Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Commonwealth Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flywire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hewlett Packard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ibsen Pharmaceuticals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point32Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Prudential Financial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marriott<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merrill Lynch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outerknown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paratek BioPharma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Polestar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recirclable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WellSense Health Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zurich Financial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">Experiential Learning Courses<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44615582 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">At Questrom, you\u2019ll have everything you need to go from idea to impact. Build your entrepreneurial toolkit in Design Thinking and Innovation. Expand your business outlook beyond the US with Global Entrepreneurship and the International Consulting Project. You\u2019ll use actual data sets and scenarios to solve real problems, giving you the experiences you\u2019ll need to hit the ground running when you graduate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Here is a sampling of our Experiential Learning Courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group community-headline is-vertical is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f8ed8d12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-368672de59d1f5331ffb8ac9ddaadf1c is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe challenges highlighted specifically in the action learning project included limited resource allocation, organizational structure and potential forms of the way a social impact business can be organized, the necessity to stay adaptable to change, and more. Most importantly, it highlighted an utterly important issue \u2013 how to achieve and measure the social impact KPI\u2019s, and at the same time stay profitable. This insight has equipped me with a nuanced perspective on the intricacies involved in implementing strategies within the unique context of the social sector.&nbsp;\u201c<\/p>\n<cite>~<strong>Marek Michalak<\/strong><br>Full-time Social Impact MBA<br>Strategy Implementation SI859<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible collapsible-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"987e41be-9f57-4212-8dff-9b4aba89138c-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"987e41be-9f57-4212-8dff-9b4aba89138c-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\"><strong>HM840 Health Sector Consulting<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"987e41be-9f57-4212-8dff-9b4aba89138c-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"987e41be-9f57-4212-8dff-9b4aba89138c-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">During the course students will work on a consulting team that addresses a real-world challenge posed by a client in the health sector industry. While gaining practical client experience, students will learn about the consulting process through a series of lectures which describe its each step, from writing a letter of engagement to delivering findings. By the end of the course, students will know how to sell projects and serve as health sector consultants.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"693c492f-b29c-4f2d-acdc-681b938d9a8d-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"693c492f-b29c-4f2d-acdc-681b938d9a8d-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\"><strong>IS827 Platform Strategy<\/strong><div style=\"border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: inherit; font-family: &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Web (West European)&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(66, 66, 66); white-space-collapse: collapse;\"><\/div><\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"693c492f-b29c-4f2d-acdc-681b938d9a8d-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"693c492f-b29c-4f2d-acdc-681b938d9a8d-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This challenging course provides a hands-on consulting project for a real world client interested in launching, transitioning to, or growing a platform business.&nbsp; It provides not only foundational theories of network effects, governance, openness, and strategy but also practical skills in investing, monetizing, and designing platform marketplaces. Past clients have included Airbnb, Fidelity, Mahindra, Siemens, and Tencent. Taught by two of the faculty who have written the leading articles for Harvard Business Review, this course will help you launch, build, and manage all aspects of multi-sided platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"c6296c72-c01d-435a-8184-42d31c9a5397-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c6296c72-c01d-435a-8184-42d31c9a5397-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\"><strong>MK854 Branding<\/strong><br><\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"c6296c72-c01d-435a-8184-42d31c9a5397-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"c6296c72-c01d-435a-8184-42d31c9a5397-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In this course students work directly with successful entrepreneurs and brand leaders through a critical growth stage offering fresh insights and evidence-based decisions on a new market strategy. Students and clients workshop ideas together on how to reposition the brand and create a stronger competitive advantage. The final student presentations showcase the innovative ideas and sample creative campaigns that help brands see themselves differently, shape better customer-centric products and services, and are often implemented immediately.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"e84add02-751c-4ae7-8303-b9a9f61e1c9e-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e84add02-751c-4ae7-8303-b9a9f61e1c9e-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\"><strong>SI859 Strategy Implementation<\/strong><br><\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"e84add02-751c-4ae7-8303-b9a9f61e1c9e-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e84add02-751c-4ae7-8303-b9a9f61e1c9e-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This advanced MBA elective equips students with practical frameworks, practices, and tools for translating strategic decisions into strategic action and managing execution as middle managers in established organizations. Through action learning based real-world client projects, students gain hands-on experience in strategic decision-making, the acquisition, development, and organization of new resources, capabilities, and competencies, and the successful management of the organizational dynamics of strategic innovation and change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-item collapsible\">\n<button id=\"81963a3e-721a-48c0-9c0c-8037471fce31-toggle\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"81963a3e-721a-48c0-9c0c-8037471fce31-content\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-toggle collapsible__toggle\"><span class=\"collapsible__icon\"><\/span>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-weight:500\"><strong>SI860 Managing Corporate Innovation<\/strong><br><\/h6>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ad686262-6fb8-4050-ab56-2345339270de-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ad686262-6fb8-4050-ab56-2345339270de-toggle\" class=\"wp-block-amp-collapsible-content collapsible__content\"><div class=\"collapsible__body\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In this course, MBA students engage in hands-on ideation to conceptualize new revenue-generating products or services for a large client company. Through testing and validation processes, students learn to navigate the complexities of innovation management, honing skills vital for driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage in today&#8217;s dynamic business landscape.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull alternating-media has-gray-01-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--300);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--300)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Field Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International field projects offer deep dive into the world of global business, providing students with hands-on experiences that explore the nuances of international markets. From tackling real-world challenges to immersing themselves in diverse cultures, students gain invaluable insights into the dynamic interplay of business, culture, and commerce on a global scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">Luxury Business Global Immersion Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In Milan, learning about luxury means living it. Students in the Luxury Business Global Immersion course led by Professor Hambrick embark on a deep-dive experiential learning experience focused on one of France&#8217;s leading economic sectors: luxury goods and services. Students examine best business practices and challenges behind the global economic success of the French luxury goods industries. While in Paris, students will get a closer look into leading businesses serving high-end consumers across industries such as cosmetics, wine and spirits, high-end fashion, retail, hotels, real-estate, airplanes, and auctions as well as a historical perspective on how France became the leader in the luxury goods market. We will also learn about how global consumer trends such as sustainability, the resell market and economic downturn affects the luxury segment. Management issues in the luxury goods and services industries will be covered during firm visits, discussions with high-level executives and via an experiential consulting project. Students will meet with top executives and decision makers across business functions such as customer-relationship management, marketing, branding, operations, manufacturing, and financial planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/questrom\/courses\/qst-im-851\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b03ab5ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5Qu5-BAQma\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5Qu5-BAQma\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Questrom MBA Center (@questrom_mba)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__left has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Golden_170529_0917_4506_Brazil_Field_Seminar.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Golden_170529_0917_4506_Brazil_Field_Seminar.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Golden_170529_0917_4506_Brazil_Field_Seminar-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Golden_170529_0917_4506_Brazil_Field_Seminar-700x430.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">Social Impact Field Seminar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">How do organizations develop innovative products and services that act as sustainable solutions to social challenges? Students tackle these issues by doing a consulting project for a client from a host country and then present their recommendation to the client in person. Recent trip locations include Brazil, Peru, Mexico and South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/questrom\/courses\/qst-im-860\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__right has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">International Consulting Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever dreamed of climbing the Great Wall of China? How about consulting to a Chinese firm in Beijing? This MBA course involves consulting work with a trip to Asia to deliver the team&#8217;s recommendation personally to the client at their offices. Much of the past students&#8217; work over the years has both been implemented and widely published in the Chinese business press. It\u2019s an exciting, rigorous, team-based project that students have parlayed into jobs, both domestically and internationally, in strategy consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--1)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/questrom\/courses\/qst-si-868\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"International Consulting Project with Greg Stoller\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/snKWcf16xcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__left has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GME 2024 Montage\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HqEaQhEDxoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alternating-media__body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-4-font-size\">Global Management Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Following the theme of Global Strategic Effectiveness, students do a deep dive on the cultural underpinnings that affect doing business in so many of these different locations. During the Field Study, you\u2019ll meet with different companies in Asia with plenty of time for sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1492b08b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/questrom\/courses\/qst-im-475\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull column-cards has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab68f6ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__headline is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\">Experiential Learning for Undergrads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Experiential Learning at Questrom is woven into both the Undergraduate and Graduate student experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-cards has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-05-at-9.46.27-PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Undergraduate Cross-Functional Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">During sophomore year, all undergraduate students participate in a semester-long team-based core project that integrates coursework across finance, operations management, marketing, and data analytics, enabling teams to develop a comprehensive new product or service business plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Real Estate Development Course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In the Real Estate Development Course students take part in the Urban Planning Competition, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute, aiming to redesign 11+ acres in an inner city to balance the needs of the community, city, and developer with marketing, environmental, and equity strategies. Student groups presented to industry professionals from the Urban Land Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-05-at-9.58.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-6-font-size wp-elements-50925be668a71452908163d811c12e7c\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Venture Capital Investment Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Venture Capital Investment Competition is a completely anonymous business case competition where 6 student teams from different universities in the region simulate being Venture Capital firms and must decide to invest in one company after hearing 4 real entrepreneurs pitch their start-ups. Undergraduates get incredible experience thinking on their toes as they receive unpredictable responses during short 14-minute Q&amp;A sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull column-cards has-gray-01-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ab68f6ae wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__headline is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1bbac977 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\">Case Competitions are kind of our thing&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">During the 2022-2023 academic year, 20 Questrom MBA teams competed in case competitions. Here are a few highlights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-cards has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull graduate-program-banner has-gray-01-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull graduate-program-banner__content is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile graduate-program-banner__columns has-gray-02-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fe6f0f1e wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:clamp(1.5rem, -1.3571rem + 5.9524vw, 4rem);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100);padding-bottom:clamp(1.5rem, -1.3571rem + 5.9524vw, 4rem);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--100)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group graduate-program-banner__stack is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6ac044ec wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\">Questrom $50K Sustainability Case Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inaugural competition saw 63 teams from business schools across Boston. Teams are challenged to think of eco-friendly improvements to solve the environmental waste created by \u201cfast fashion,\u201d with event sponsors Rewilder and L.L. Bean in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2023\/bu-students-win-bu-sustainability-competition\/\">Read more in bu today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-graduate-program-video-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9eae4c16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light graduate-program-banner__cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Questrom $50K Sustainability Case Competition Highlights 169\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sFrVhKbOGX4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Battle of the Boutiques 2023 at the Questrom School of Business 16:9\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3j-gWa0xOoU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Battle of the Boutiques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Each year, participants form, storm, norm, and perform over just 7 days. This year\u2019s challenge tasked teams with determining strategic direction and increasing global recognition of local restaurant Shaking Crab as it faces high operating and labor costs.&nbsp;This is a slightly different type of case competition because the judges and mentors are not just executives but consultants and hiring managers with the boutique firms sponsoring the competition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignfull is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the Susilo Business + Ethics Case Competition\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KAc80XvlJvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-h-6-font-size\" style=\"font-weight:500\">Susilo Institute Business + Ethics Case Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">20+ teams from 6 world regions tackling tough business and ethics questions provide a forum for students and executives worldwide to discuss, debate, and analyze the merits of international business and its intersection with ethics. The winning team from each region received $10,000 to travel to the final in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group column-cards__text-card has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5580a65 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/CORE_NewProductChallenge2023_0180-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-questrom-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-h-6-font-size wp-elements-2fecb7ec5033ca6d209d7041a89ad3c5\" style=\"font-weight:500\">New Venture Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The New Venture Competition&nbsp;awards $72,000 in prizes to early-stage BU entrepreneurs and helps them transform their ideas into something real.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull full-image-banner has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull full-image-banner-cover\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6477\" alt=\"A man standing at the front of a room speaks to seated students at a long conference table. &quot;Welcome to Accenture New York&quot; with an aerial photo of Manhattan is on the display behind him.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MSBA-NYC-Trek-2024-01-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MSBA-NYC-Trek-2024-01-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MSBA-NYC-Trek-2024-01-scaled-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2024\/06\/MSBA-NYC-Trek-2024-01-scaled-700x525.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull full-image-banner-cover__headline has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--310)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b2db597b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-white-color has-text-color has-h-1-font-size\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">Company Treks <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group full-image-banner-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d7868f8d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-rounded-top-left-and-bottom-right full-image-banner-content__copy has-gray-02-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a9eccfdc wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:clamp(2.5rem, 0.7857rem + 3.5714vw, 4rem);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--125);padding-bottom:clamp(2.5rem, 0.7857rem + 3.5714vw, 4rem);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--125)\">\n<p class=\"has-p-2-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted onsite, treks help students gain a sense of the culture, day-to-day work life, and typical career paths available at your organization. Visits may include both educational and recruitment elements. We can provide sample agendas and work with you to create a win\/win experience for your company and our students. Propose a visit, and a member of our team will be in touch to iron out the details and connect you to an appropriate student club, staff, or faculty member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-09bf6fbc wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/questrom\/industry-engagement\/work-with-students\/host-a-trek\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Propose a Company Trek<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-b2e659ba wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-h-3-font-size\">Experiential Learning on Social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile insights-cards has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-474577ea wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--210);padding-right:clamp(1.5rem, 0.9286rem + 1.1905vw, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--210);padding-left:clamp(1.5rem, 0.9286rem + 1.1905vw, 2rem)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e49a0baf wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1Ww6_psr60\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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