The Field Method

Bridging the knowing-doing gap

As a complement to the case method, the field method enhances our capacity to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The idea behind these complementary methods—case and field—is to provide a cycle of learning that involves learning by thinking, doing, and reflecting.

FIELD Global Capstone

FIELD Global Capstone is a spring semester Required Curriculum course that uses experiential education and project-based learning to enhance the classroom experience. First-year student teams are paired with a Global Partner company with a product or service challenge to be addressed. Designed to integrate learnings from across the Required Curriculum, the course develops skills in cultural awareness, team building, customer-driven innovation, and culminates in a one-week immersion at the company’s location, where students meet with their partner organization and local consumers.

Immersive Field Courses

Immersive Field Courses (IFC) are elective classes that offer an off-campus, experiential learning opportunity during the January term. IFCs allow second-year students to apply the knowledge and skills gained from their on-campus MBA coursework first-hand. A cornerstone of these courses is the expertise of faculty, who develop course content focused on teaching objectives achieved primarily through student-centered active learning exercises, which could include team projects with companies or working on a research project identified by faculty. In both cases, site visits and guest speakers are additional elements of the courses.