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American University’s KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Maureen Breslin Assistant Dean, Online Programs October 3, 2019 In‐Person Experiential Learning for an Online MBA: Academic & Community Building Benefits

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Page 1: In‐Person Experiential Learning for an Online MBA: Academic & … · Evening Before Start ‐Welcome Reception with Alumni Day 1 ... • Guest Speaker Paige Balocki, VP of Marketing,

American University’s KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Maureen BreslinAssistant Dean, Online ProgramsOctober 3, 2019

In‐Person Experiential Learning for an Online MBA: Academic & Community Building Benefits

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Washington, DC

American University & Kogod School of Business

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Kogod School of Business

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July 2019 MBA Enrollment

51%Domestic Minority

45.5%Female

21-67Age Range

31Average Age

5.97 yrsAvg work

experienceMBA@AmericanStudents

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Why do we do in‐person and experiential learning? 

Why?

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Christ, P., Arsenault, P., & Gault, J. (2015). The Value of an Onsite Residency experience for Online MBA Programs. Business Innovation Journal, 7(2), 32‐35.Retrieved from http://digital commons.wcupa.edu/mark_facpub/5 

An in‐person residency…”offers advantages in terms of student enjoyment, program assessment and alumni involvement… it may also have the potential to enhance students’ involvement and support following the completion of the program.”  ‐ Christ, Arsenault, Gault

Students want it

Faculty want it 

In‐Person

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Understanding how this apply in the “real world”?

Solving a problem in a limited time with imperfect information.

Working with a diverse group of people.  

Experiential

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Immersion Basics

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Instagram Story fromAtlanta 2019

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2 Required  ‐ 1.5 credits  each

Domestic and international options 

Mix of Speakers, Site Visits, Group Projects, Direct Instruction,  Workshops,  Career Sessions, & Cultural Excursions

Opportunity for students to integrate academic learning with real world experience and make professional connections

Immersions

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Academic Pre‐work 

Day 1Keynote SpeakerSite VisitGroup Work

Day 2Site VisitsGroup WorkWorkshop

Day 3 Career Session Group WorkPresentations

Sample Immersion Agenda

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Academic Pre‐work – Asynchronous and Deliverables

Evening Before Start ‐ Welcome Reception with Alumni

Day 1 • Intro to the Weekend• Charlie Battle, Keynote Speaker• State Farm Arena Tour with Andrew  Saltzman, EVP 

& CRO of Atlanta Hawks• Coca‐Cola Corporate Headquarters Tour• Optional After Hours – Group Work 

Atlanta  March 2019

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Day 2• Guest Speaker Paige Balocki, VP of Marketing, 

Turner Sports• Career Session – Networking: Diversifying 

Connections & Approaches• “Creating Your Pitch” Direct Instruction & Group 

Work with Professor Boland • Optional After Hours – Group Work & Time with 

Career Counselor

Day 3 • Group Work• Presentations

Atlanta  March 2019

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Academic Benefits

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“This helped me apply all the knowledge that was given to us during the immersion and the MBA program.” – DC, June 2019

Student Quote

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Mini – Elective  

BrexitInnovationDesign ThinkingEntrepreneurshipBusiness & CultureTrade & NegotiationSustainability & MarketingInvestment Decision MakingMarketing & Consumer BehaviorNon‐Governmental OrganizationsLifestyle Brands & Sports MarketingBusiness Planning for the Future of WorkRegulatory Environment of American BusinessInformation Technology & the Future of Work

Academic

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Examine Real World Problems & Propose Practical Solutions

Synthesize Learning & Deliver Final Product on Time Intensive Schedule

Practical Application of Academic Content from Across the Curriculum 

Academic

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Build Teamwork Skills

Develop Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

Advance Interpersonal & Cross‐Cultural Skills

Academic

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Requires synthesizing pre‐work, in‐person learning, and core curriculum knowledge

Group Work

Presentation Skills

Writing Skills 

Project

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“The pre‐work for the immersion was really helpful and made me feel ready to do the pitch.” – Atlanta, March 2019

Student Quote

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“As a faculty member who recently led an Immersion program, I can say without a doubt that the experience can be “life changing” for students. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience business from a “30,000‐foot view” and provides students with an opportunity to reassess their own career directions and aspirations. The bonds you can build with your fellow students, faculty members, and host institutions are immeasurable.  The immersion program is an intense – but immensely ‐ rewarding experience. I highly recommend it for all students!” 

‐ Professor Tommy White, Nairobi June 2019

Faculty Quote

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Community Building

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[I most valued] “The ability to network and build meaningful relationships with fellow students and classmates, while learning valuable skills.” – Atlanta, March 2019

Student Quote 

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Alumni & Student Reception

Meals

On Transportation

Community 

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“I appreciated that we had evenings free to network and get to know fellow classmates. I had a great time and made some lasting connections.” – Atlanta, March 2019

Student Quote

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Regular Immersions in Washington, DC

December connects to Commencement

Enables more faculty to engage with online students  at the reception

Connection to AU  

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Logistics

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Faculty then location? Location then faculty? 

Themes

Costs

Selection

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Templated Syllabus

Staff member to shepherd faculty through the process ‐ To meet deadlines for course build‐ To balance the amount of work‐ Ala carte selection of elements 

Academic Planning

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Hotels

Catering 

Ground Transportation

Materials

Logistics Planning

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Logistics Planning

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Guidebook

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“Less is More”#1 Lesson 

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“Set & Manage Expectations”#2 Lesson 

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“Eek!”, then adjust.#3 Lesson 

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Thank you!Maureen [email protected]

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