Action-Based Learning Projects:
MAP & Consulting Studio
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
2025
Weekend MBA MAP
Supply Chain Optimization
The University of Michigan Supply Chain project focuses on optimizing the aluminum supply chain to support the manufacturing scale-up of Flow Aluminum's Aluminum-CO2 battery technology. This project aims to ensure a reliable and cost-efficient supply of aluminum for large-scale battery production.
Faculty Advisors
Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Operations Enhancements
Identify potential opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Human Resources (HR) operations. Explore how AI can enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and streamline processes within HR functions.
Faculty Advisors
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
The project’s goal is for the Ross team to collaborate with the two OTK founders to formulate a local, Malawi-based fundraising strategy that builds a greater and more diversified financial base. While donations from friends abroad will remain valuable and relevant, the Ross team should focus on delivering detailed short- and long-term strategies for how OTK can expand its sourcing of funds from within Malawi.
Faculty Advisors
Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Brand Positioning and Communication
Develop a strategic marketing plan and branding strategy that will increase sales and position Northern Classics as the premium brand for children's outerwear. Analyze opportunities to grow through wholesale, expanded product lines, and social media campaigns.
Faculty Advisors
Virtual
Virtual
2025
MBAn Consulting Studio
Market Analysis and Assessment
Market analysis of the soda maker category in order to identify category extension and sales opportunities which could be used to further the existing Drinkmate brand power and platform globally.
Faculty Advisors
Southfield, MI
Southfield, MI
2025
Weekend MBA MAP
Market Analysis and Assessment
The project focuses on identifying critical inefficiencies in automotive product development and digital tool limitations for OEMs and tier 1 suppliers. It aims to develop compelling business cases that demonstrate how AI can effectively address these challenges, while also highlighting potential white spaces where these technologies can be applied to drive innovation and efficiency in the industry.
Faculty Advisors
London, Exeter, and Stonehenge
London, Exeter, and Stonehenge
2025
Weekend MBA MAP
Strategic Roadmapping
The ExecMAP team will create a strategic transformational plan for the University of Exeter that will align most of the 37 climate and sustainability units along with moving the Tipping Points program to the world stage. The University of Exeter has the best and highest number of climate scientists who are positioned to make a significant contribution to the world. This plan will create strategic alignment, positioning, and define the resources needed to help the university provide the best Net Zero solutions platform. Tipping Points program is the best thinking on how these can be achieved to benefit our planet!
Last year’s EMBA team worked on an environmental tech project and really enjoyed working with the leadership! Your team will learn all facets of environment tech, policy, and programming that is essential to any executive career.
Last year’s EMBA team worked on an environmental tech project and really enjoyed working with the leadership! Your team will learn all facets of environment tech, policy, and programming that is essential to any executive career.
Faculty Advisors
Detroit, Northville, and Lansing
Detroit, Northville, and Lansing
2025
Full-Time MBA MAP
Strategic Roadmapping
The project team will work to develop a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at helping the State of Michigan cultivate a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem around Life Sciences. This initiative will involve assessing the current landscape of entrepreneurship within the state, identifying key stakeholders, and determining the resources needed to support new and existing businesses.
The plan will focus on creating a supportive environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth among entrepreneurs. It will include recommendations for enhancing access to funding, improving mentorship opportunities, and facilitating connections between startups and established companies.
The plan will focus on creating a supportive environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth among entrepreneurs. It will include recommendations for enhancing access to funding, improving mentorship opportunities, and facilitating connections between startups and established companies.
Faculty Advisors