2,438: is the number of real-world client based projects completed in EduSourced in the past 2 and a half years. We see all kinds: capstone courses required for every MBA student to complete, undergrad capstones that are the first time a student delivers a project for...
Your School’s Experiential Learning Needs a Higher Profile. Here’s Why.
For years, economists, educators, and employers have been sounding the alarm about the "skills gap" - the widening chasm between employers' needs and workers' capabilities. In many industries, there simply aren't enough skilled workers to fill open positions. The...
Students: Set Your Resume Apart with Real-world Work Experience
“Your resume is impressive, but we’re really looking for a candidate that has worked in this specific industry before. Come back to us when you gain some more experience, and we can talk again”. As a college Senior or a recent grad, these words might sound a little...
Developing Students Into Professionals with Jim Spohrer
Dr. Jim Spohrer, IBM's Global Director for University Programs and Dr. Philip Gardner, Michigan State's Director of Collegiate Employment Researching Institute present on how universities are using interdisciplinary learning projects to develop students into "T...
Reflections from GMAC 2015
I recently attended the Graduate Management Admissions Council annual conference in Denver and met many MBA program managers and admissions officers with whom we discussed Experiential – Learning (E-L) trends on B-School campuses. It was really enjoyable to spend time...
The value of project-based learning for MBAs
In the aftermath of the 2008 global crash, more and more MBA programs are offering ways for their students to gain exposure to real business problems as part of their MBA degree. The delivery models vary greatly across schools, ranging from required and elective...