Real world impact. Here. Now. What do you get when you combine MBA students with expert faculty and give them a problem to solve? You get Goizueta IMPACT, our signature approach to experiential learning, developed to build the bridge from theory to practice.
Goizueta IMPACT
Maximizing Your IMPACT.
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Fall Semester
The IMPACT core course builds the foundational skills of structured problem solving, persuasive communication, and managing the work of a problem-solving team. -
Spring Semester
Project teams launch and begin work with students putting problem-solving skills into action and faculty and external coaches providing support. Student teams present project recommendations and compete for the Goizueta Gold grand prize at Goizueta IMPACT Showcase Day. -
The IMPACT Advantage
Leverage your client project experience to succeed in your summer internship and launch your career. Start your internship ready to make an impact on Day One. Get the IMPACT advantage, and you’ll hit the ground running in your career.
How Do Projects Work?
You will have the opportunity to solve an issue of strategic importance for a client in the field or discipline of your choice. The semester kicks off with a common Goizueta IMPACT boot camp where you go deeper into project and client relationship management. You will work with internal and external leadership coaches to make sure your team launches successfully. Throughout the semester, expert faculty and coaching resources support the teams in developing their insights and recommendations. At the end of the semester, project teams present their recommendations to panels of clients, other business leaders, faculty, and staff. Goizueta IMPACT Showcase brings over 300 judges to campus, providing a tremendous opportunity to connect with the broader business community and showcase our student talent.
2019 IMPACT projects addressed issues in analytics, healthcare, real estate, strategic valuation, marketing monetization, operations, and strategy among others. There are 29 student teams working with 21 sponsoring organizations on 25 unique projects
2019 IMPACT projects addressed issues in analytics, healthcare, real estate, strategic valuation, marketing monetization, operations, and strategy among others. There are 29 student teams working with 21 sponsoring organizations on 25 unique projects
