Applied Business

What does it take to think like an entrepreneur, lead like an executive, and make decisions that shape the future of organizations? In Mini MBA Academy, students step into the world of business strategy, leadership, and innovation through the distinctive Dartmouth lens—hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in real-world application. Taught by a experienced entrepreneur and distinguished alum of the Tuck School of Business, this immersive course introduces students to the core disciplines of an MBA program, including strategy, marketing, finance, operations, and organizational leadership. Through interactive simulations, case studies, and team-based challenges, students learn how ideas become ventures, how leaders drive change, and how values guide effective decision-making. Students will have opportunities to connect classroom learning with practice through visits to Dartmouth’s innovation hubs, such as the DALI Lab and Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship, and conversations with alumni who are founders, consultants, and executives across industries.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the key frameworks of business strategy, marketing, finance, and leadership.
2. Apply critical thinking and design methods to analyze and solve real-world business challenges.
3. Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
4. Collaborate effectively in team-based settings and demonstrate emerging leadership skills.
5. Reflect on personal strengths, interests, and potential pathways in business, economics, or entrepreneurship.



Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.