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What is a Tutorial?
What is a Tutorial?
A tutorial is a 1.5 credit independent study course supervised by a full-time faculty member.
A tutorial is a 1.5 credit independent study course supervised by a full-time faculty member.
A tutorial requires at least four hours of independent work per week and a final deliverable of substantial merit.
Tutorials are a great way to personalize your MBA program!
Tutorials are a great way to personalize your MBA program!
Tutorials allow you to pursue experiential learning, project-based learning, or a deep dive into a specific research topic. This is a great opportunity to work very closely with a specific faculty member and hone your research skills.
The three types of tutorials are:
The three types of tutorials are:
Traditional - Research on a specific topic under supervision of a faculty advisor.
Sponsored - Pursuit of a project proposed by a sponsoring organization (e.g., The World Bank), under the supervision of both a member of the sponsoring organization and a faculty advisor.
Externship - Relevant MBA professional experience gained during the academic year, under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Such tutorials must include a valid academic component (project or deliverable) commensurate with the credits awarded for the tutorial. Tutorials may not be used to award academic credit for work experience alone, including paid or unpaid internships or volunteer programs.
Timeline and Deadlines
Timeline and Deadlines
Tutorial proposals are always due the last day of classes in the previous Mod.
Final deliverable submissions are always due the last day of the Mod.
To propose a 1.5 credit tutorial for the 2025-26 academic year, submit the Tutorial Proposal by the following deadlines:
2025-26 academic year deadlines
Mod 1 Proposal - August 12
Mod 1 Deliverable - October 8
Mod 2 Proposal - October 1
Mod 2 Deliverable - December 9
Mod 3 Proposal - December 2
Mod 3 Deliverable - February 19
Mod 4 Proposal - February 12
Mod 4 Deliverable - April 28
Mod 5 Proposal - April 21
Mod 5 Deliverable - June 25
Mod 6 Proposal - June 18
Mod 6 Deliverable - August 7
What Should You Think About When Preparing Your Tutorial Proposal?
What Should You Think About When Preparing Your Tutorial Proposal?
Consider this timeline for suggested guidelines on when to begin working on your proposal
Consider this timeline for suggested guidelines on when to begin working on your proposal
Tutorial Policy
Tutorial Policy
Sample Syllabus
Sample Syllabus
International students should consult with OGS before pursuing a sponsored or externship tutorial. You may need to secure work authorization before pursuing these types of tutorials.
Remember that the proposal deadlines coincide with exam periods! Plan accordingly when budgeting your time.
Faculty Information
Faculty Information
You must work with a full-time faculty member, not a part-time or adjunct instructor. If you need help finding a faculty member to work with, you can consult the MSB Faculty Directory and use the MSB Faculty page below to read more about their research and interests.
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