An Online MBA Capstone Consulting Model That Bridges the Classroom and Community: A Case Analysis Transitioning the Student Experience to the Online Environment

This paper reports on the development of an online MBA capstone program that delivers experiential learning in the form of a consulting project where students solve real business problems. The clients are government agencies or non-profit organizations that serve the community. The online MBA capstone model utilizes modern educational and business communications technologies to facilitate the success of virtual project teams while meeting the needs of online students. This paper reports on multiple project case study results and recommends best practices developed after running this course for multiple years.