Pioneers in Action Learning

In the early 20th century, the school's original namesake, Arthur D. Little, championed the concepts of Action Learning - integrating classroom learning with real-life situations. A pioneer in applying theoretical concepts to solve practical problems in business and industry, Arthur D. Little's legacy of Action Learning is still the cornerstone of our curriculum. Throughout our MBA program, concepts and theories that are learned in the classroom are illustrated in real-life settings through Action Learning exercises. We put new academic skills to work in the real world with business simulations and action learning programs. During project exercises, students master vital skills and techniques in teamwork, self-management and problem solving.

Our Action Learning approach melds theory to practice

While most business schools strive to incorporate a similar "learning by doing" philosophy into their curriculum, many are disadvantaged by their large class sizes. Our small class size enables us to include meaningful activities that put student knowledge to work.

Action Learning Program
During module D, students participate in a action learning program, which gives them a chance to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom as part of a small team and focus on solving a real business problem for a real company.

Multinational Management Game
Through computer-generated simulation, small teams act as organizations operating in the international marketplace. Team members work together to make management decisions and compete against other teams to create the most value.

Team Building Excursion
Classroom learning is reinforced through business simulation exercises, including an experience in which classmates spend a day working on a series of leadership and team-building exercises in small groups.