Experiential Learning Courses and Labs
Experiential Learning Course Types
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Kellogg Experiential Learning courses provide opportunities to practice hands-on skill building with varying levels of project immersion.
Choose the type of Experiential Learning that's right for you:
1 Simulation/Exercise
An extension of traditional classroom lectures and case studies, some of the classes below feature simulations that mirror the competitive landscape using actual market forces and conditions. Others use real-world exercises to encourage growth through mentorship and self-discovery.
Kellogg courses that feature a Simulation/Exercise:
2 Self-Defined Project
Students have the opportunity to work on self-defined projects which help them put course learnings into practice.
Kellogg courses that feature a Self-Defined Project:
New Venture Discovery
ENTR 462
New Venture Development
ENTR 464
New Venture Launch
ENTR 466
Field Studies
Independent Studies
Global Initiatives in Management (GIM)
INTL 473
3 Client Project
Students will partner with a real company to solve critical industry problems. In these courses, the client project is just one part of a traditional course – one that comprises other elements like exams, lectures, and assignments. The client project will help students put course learnings into practice and gives exposure to different functions, industries and companies.
Kellogg courses that feature a Client Project:
Growth Strategy Practicum
ENTR 615
Corporate Innovation and New Ventures
ENTR 903
Commercializing Innovations
ENTR 958
Startup Branding
ENTR 973-5
Medical Technology Financing and Commercialization
HCAK 611
Marketing Research and Analytics
MKTG 450
Ethnographic Customer Insights
MKTG 949
Social Innovation: Designing for Change
SSIM 452
Board Governance for Nonprofit Organizations
SSIM 453-5
Medical Technologies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
SSIM 673-5
Health and Human Rights
SSIM 933
Sustainability Across the Enterprise
SSIM 936
Effective Philanthropy
SSIM 958
Venture Equity
SSIM 962
4 Lab Course
Students will be fully-immersed in a client project, which may include on-site visits with clients and stakeholders. The course is entirely based around the client project where students will receive exposure to different functions, industries, and companies.
Kellogg courses that feature a Lab:
Further Information
Course Planning Tool – Sort by Experiential Learning+
To find all of the Experiential Learning courses that are available, you can now use the Course Planning Tool to search for these courses by year, by quarter or by academic department.
- From within the Course Planning Tool application, go to “Tag Courses” section
- Select “Filter Course List”
- Make sure the “Experiential Learning” check box is selected
- Filter by the Term, Academic Year, or other criteria available
- Click “Go”
COURSE APPLICATION AND DUE DATES
+FAQs+
Experiential Learning courses
1. What are Experiential Learning courses?
Experiential Learning courses give students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in their core and elective courses on real-world projects for sponsoring organizations within the low-risk environment of an academic endeavor.
2. How can I find Experiential Learning courses?
You can find Experiential Learning courses through the Course Planning Tool. See the “Course Planning Tool” section above.
3. What skills will I develop in Experiential Learning courses?
There are many skills you will have the opportunity to develop through an Experiential Learning project, depending on the project/course, including but not limited to:
- Project Management
- Client Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Skills specific to the project you undertake – analytics, financial modeling, marketing (identifying a target market, primary and secondary research, etc.), strategic planning, and more
4. Can I list my Experiential Learning project on my resume?
You should discuss confidentiality with your project sponsor. If it is determined that the project is not confidential, then it can be listed on your resume in the education section.
Corporate Involvement+
Our corporate partners develop and enhance relationships with Kellogg faculty and students while playing a key role in student educational and career opportunities. Here are some of the ways that an organization can get involved with Kellogg students and faculty:
- Submit a project for an Experiential Learning Course or Independent Study
- Support Student Activities by providing speakers for club events and conferences, working on case development, and offering recruiting opportunities.
