Experiential Learning at the UConn School of Business – What is it?
The experiential learning programs at UConn are truly unique. At the IA we provide funding and support, faculty mentoring and interaction with senior executives at client firms. It’s like a full-time internship – except the team members are in charge of the process – not the faculty and not the client. Teams of typically 4 members are selected by faculty mentors to work with one entrepreneurial high-tech venture. These client ventures are selected each semester by faculty from a large pool of applicants. The faculty and client agree prior to the semester on an initial scoping document that outlines the business problem, goals of the project and a list of probable project deliverables. Most early stage entrepreneurs are focused on day-to-day tactical issues. Our projects focus on mid-term strategies for the venture that can transform the business and accelerate its growth. The project teams then take over. They meet regularly with the venture’s founders. The teams research the space, va
