Experiential opportunity for first- and second-year students

Community Postings | December 03, 2025

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The Weatherhead School of Management is offering a new experiential learning course for first-year and second-year students; MGMT 198: Experience in Business Problem Solving. The course introduces students to the experiential learning model, problem solving methodology, the value of building strong client relations in the business world, and the ways in which various topics are addressed in organizations.

In Spring 2026, two sections of this course offered will revolve around Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation - topics related to a variety of majors and interests. The experiences in this course are meant to simulate the interaction and work conducted by employees in professional service firms.

Working in teams, students are exposed to a real-life business project, meeting both a set deadline and client expectations and culminating in a live presentation to the client at the end of the semester. These courses are appropriate for students from any major or background.

Students enrolled in previous semesters have shared positive feedback including:

"I was aware that this course wasn't going to be like any of the courses I had taken before. As a nursing student, my courses clearly gravitated towards the healthcare field and tended to be very STEM-like. Therefore, while I knew this class was going to be challenging as it was something completely foreign to me, I was excited to learn about a new field and skills that I will potentially use in the future. Now that it’s been 4 months, I can confidently say that I have learned a lot not just from a business perspective, but from a general real-world perspective."

"In these last few weeks, I’ve felt a stronger sense of ownership over what we’re producing. Our client project is no longer just a class assignment, it’s a real opportunity to deliver something useful and meaningful to an organization."

"This project helped me grow not just as a team member, but as a communicator, contributor, and critical thinker, preparing me to tackle real world challenges with confidence and care."

Learn more about these course offerings on SIS or by emailing Megan Buchter at mxs362@case.edu.