Take on the role of a C-suite business executive
3
required credits
2
feedback sessions with faculty and C-suite leaders
1
live final presentation to C-suite leaders
A successful business leader is resilient above all else, and the best way to beef up resilience is through developing and applying skills in a real-world experience. In this intensive seven-week course in our Online MBA program, you'll solve real business challenges by adopting the role of a C-suite executive and tackling an issue from a 360-degree perspective.
You'll work as part of an ad hoc leadership team to answer a high-level question for a leading company—immersing completely in a complex challenge and interacting with faculty, classmates, and experienced C-suite executives as you chart a unique solution.
You'll benefit from the full power of Northeastern's faculty, resources, and business network all in one challenging, highly immersive project. This experience can make you more resilient, more productive, and more valuable to your company from day one. I think you'll also find the lessons you learn apply not just professionally, but personally.
Mark Dockser, Professor of Practice, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Seven-week timeline
What you'll do
- Adopt a C-suite role different from your current experience and industry
- Collaborate with a team and C-suite executives to tackle a strategic question critical to the company's success, then recommend your solution
- Identify resources to solve the problem and map your unique path to the solution
- Receive guidance from seasoned C-suite executives who will critique your work and challenge your approach
- Keep a journal to track feedback, record insights, and reflect on successes and challenges
- Present your recommendation to the CEO via a live presentation, receive detailed feedback, and compare results with other teams
This course will start to introduce you to the various uncertainties and complexities one faces when making decisions in the real world. It's the perfect testing ground for the organic blending and utilization of your hard and soft skills.
John Bai, Associate Professor of Finance; Online MBA Faculty Director
How you'll benefit
- Boost confidence and creativity by tackling complex challenges and finding real solutions
- Build resilience by stepping out of your comfort zone, understanding different perspectives, and solving problems
- Expand your business perspective by immersing yourself in senior leadership roles across functional areas, enhancing your decision-making skills
- Utilize your project journal as a reference for solving new challenges on the job
- Enhance your resumé with experience that demonstrates your readiness for more leadership responsibility
Eligible program
Earn credit for your participation through…
Online MBA
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