Team Learning throughout emba
Team learning is a cornerstone of the Boston University EMBA experience—both within and beyond the classroom. Faculty teams work together to deliver core subject material and create an effective team learning environment.
EMBA students take part in study teams, teaming exercises, and team learning in the capstone project.
And throughout it all, we offer ample support to help participants capitalize on the power of teams.
The Team Learning Course
Running throughout the entire program, we teach a Team Learning course that helps students operate more effectively in team-based environments.
As a whole, the course is oriented towards helping you leverage the power of teams, both as a team member and leader.
In particular, the course covers:
- Contracting
- Peer feedback
- Assessment of group process
- Leadership
- Decision-making
Team Learning in the Capstone Project
In your second year, you further build on your core team skills with an international team project called Capstone.
At this point, you will be re-teamed based upon your industry preference.
The capstone project requires each team to develop a plan for the creation of a new business opportunity in an international location. This final team process incorporates, and helps you develop skills in:
- Observation
- Customer contact
- Strategic thinking
- Improvement efforts
Team Learning Support Resources
Working as part of a team can be an exhilarating but sometimes exasperating experience. We don't expect you to do it alone. To help make your team cohere successfully, we offer various support resources, including:
- Team counseling
- Peer facilitation with a Team Learning Faculty Coordinator
- Team learning study rooms
The course content in each module is designed to be complementary and synergistic, with team projects that reinforce the concepts taught in the classroom. I am able to directly apply the lessons learned through case study instruction, team building exercises, and practical workshops when I am back in the office.
