GLA | MBA Service Project

Participants undergo a competitive selection process with the following eligibility requirements:

• Must have successfully completed a minimum of one GLA program requirement with a score of 3 or higher

Duration and Modality:
• 16 week, in-person comprehensive experiential learning project

Learning Outcomes:

• To further develop students’ communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills

• To apply knowledge and skills learned in the MBA classroom to address organizational challenges in a nonprofit environment

• To help students understand and appreciate the importance of corporate citizenship, volunteerism, and giving back to the communities in which they live and work

Application Activities:

• Training provided by Alex Andrade, Program Manager, CyBIZ Labs , and Sarah L. Wilson, Ph.D., Director, Professional Masters Student Services, on client interaction, project management and teamwork

• Attend and contribute to weekly internal meeting and bi-weekly client updates to review progress

Assessment:

• Upon completing the project, students present an executive summary and final presentation and are assessed using the following criteria (judge score card/rubric)

More About MBA Service Project Program:
MBA service learning projects is a volunteer learning experience for first-year MBA students – specifically focused on supporting area non-profit organizations. Non-profit organizations interested in participating undergo an application process from which a limited number of projects are selected each spring.

More About GLA :
The Gerdin Leaders Academy (GLA) is a program aimed at increasing the involvement of early program, transfer and/or international students in the Ivy College of Business led and managed through the Ivy College of Business Career Services office.

The GLA program is structured around five key pillars: Diversity & Global Perspective, Ethics, Leadership, Service to Community, and Professional Development. These pillars are closely aligned with the 8 NACE Career Readiness Competency Standards: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology.