Work on real-world digital innovation projects, earn class credit and build your resume!
xLab's emphasis on experiential learning is exactly what employers look for when hiring recent graduates. Students who worked on xLab projects in the past were hired by Amazon, Meta, Progressive Insurance, Hyland Software and more.
xLab offers courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Across all xLab classes, students work as a multi-disciplinary team with an external client on real-world digital innovation projects focused on responsible technology. Our project teams use the latest design and development tools as they work directly with the client throughout the semester.
New Course! Experience in Business Problem Solving Using Digital and Artificial Intelligence (Mgmt 198)
Tuesday 4-5 pm; 1 credit hour
Peter B Lewis
Curious about how technology like artificial intelligence is changing the world—and how you can be part of it, no matter your major? In this hands-on course, you’ll work with a real corporate client to solve an actual business challenge using emerging digital tools, including AI.
Gain Real-World Experience That Stands Out on Your Resume!
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Develop real solutions for actual businesses
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Build teamwork and leadership skills
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Practice professional communication with business leaders
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Learn the fundamentals of project management
No tech background needed! This course is designed for all students—regardless of major or experience with technology. Unlike other xLab courses, no application is required. Just register directly in SIS!
Digital Innovation Project (BTEC 400 / CSDS 601) - Application Required
xLab applications are closed for spring semester 2025. They will reopen for the fall 2025 semester in April 2025.
Digital Innovation Project is a project-based course that is organized around a client project brief. This is a unique opportunity for a multidisciplinary team of 4-6 students to learn how to conceive, design, develop, and present a novel digital innovation project idea, by working on a client-sponsored real-life digital innovation project for an xLab client. Students are expected to learn skills in project management, design thinking, digital business models, agile development, presentations, and how to use industry standard digital design and development platforms and tools. The project will be managed as an agile project, following a scrum method. Client deliverables include: User Research Report, Design Report, and Prototype.
The course is STEM approved for business students.