Immersive Education: Deep Dives for Our Students

As some of you know—and many of you have experienced—immersive learning is a hallmark of the Sawyer Business School experience. From nonprofits to Big Four accounting firms, SBS students have multiple opportunities to learn in the real world, in real time. It's essential to who we are and what we want our students to take away from their time here.

That's why, last year, we formally launched a new framework called IMMERSE^SM which synthesizes best practices and research related to innovative teaching strategies, faculty and student engagement, and partnerships. It's more than just finding great opportunities outside the classroom—IMMERSE is a guiding principle for students and faculty. This framework received recognition from the 2024 Eduventures Innovation Awards Program for the innovative course design to address the gap between the traditional business school curricula and the practical demands for student involvement, employability, and positive community impact.

This newsletter highlights some of the many immersive learning projects that have been incorporated into our business curriculum. Let me know what you think.

Amy Z. Zeng

Dean, Sawyer Business School

Immersive Education at the Sawyer Business School

Philosophy & Framework. IMMERSE expands on our longstanding commitment to experiential education, preparing students for today’s business landscape. Visit the IMMERSE homepage.

Students in the middle of a flash consulting session at Gillette Stadium

Special Teams. See what happens when 20 graduate students head to Gillette Stadium, spend three hours brainstorming solutions, then present real ideas to real clients. Watch the video.

Game Changers. The Sawyer Business School received international recognition with an “Innovations That Inspire” award for its educational partnership with the Boston Celtics. Read more about the award.

Wishful Thinking. Corrin Tangarone, BS ’24, MPA, Class of 2025, wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. That dream is now coming true at Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read her story.

Student standing on Train Street in Hanoi Vietnam

Half a World Away. MBA students traveled to Vietnam in January, visiting nine companies in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and conducting flash consulting for three of them. Read more about the trip.

Full Immersion. Our new Immersion Hub on the fifth floor of Sargent Hall is coming soon. The Hub consists of a Trading and Tech Studio and an Immersive Education Gallery and will be a central place to unite students, educators, and key stakeholders for impactful learning and community building.

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