3Year Program's Unique Learning Experiences

During year three, students gain valuable real-world job experience by scheduling meetings, conducting market and competitive analysis, creating Web sites and developing solutions for demanding clients in the Greater Manchester Area.

In addition to Web site development, previous classes have also developed PowerPoint presentations on orientation and training programs for nonprofit organizations, such as The Concord Trust and Dress for Success.

The class of 2005 worked with companies and organizations such as American Express, Camp Sunshine, XR Solutions, and SNHU's branch of Delta Mu Delta. The projects included the creation of a business retention program, a marketing and strategic plan and the development of a Web site.

Integrating Experiences

Each semester concludes with a week-long integrating experience that brings together competencies learned through the modules offered during that semester.

Teams of four to five students spend a week working together, trying to find creative solutions for real-world business challenges.  At the end of the integrating experience, each team will present their research and recommendations to professors, just as they would for supervisors, board members and shareholders in the business world. Students receive team-based grades and college credit for their efforts.

Integrating experience helps students to see the relevance of their learning and serves as a vehicle for competency development.