Small Business Practicum
The Small Business Practicum from the Center for Experiential Learning in Olin Business School works to positively impact the St. Louis economy. Undergraduate students work on consulting and recommending best practices aimed at the success of St. Louis businesses. Past initiatives include LifeBridge Partnership, the Salvation Army, and Sew St. Louis. Businesses are able to apply to be included.
Taylor Non-Profit Practicum
The Taylor Non-Profit Practicum from the Olin Business School works to impact the local nonprofit sector. Students, across all disciplines, work in team-based learning projects with the hope of creating positive change in the St. Louis community. Projects include financial/operational assessments, marketing, strategic planning, and many others.
Olin/United Way Board Fellows Program
Serving as local nonprofit board members, WashU students provide service for United Way through engagement with community leaders. Students are able to develop valuable skills in board governance, interpersonal communication, and leadership while providing pro bono work to this corporation. Even as the yearlong program concludes, typically over half of the board fellows continue to serve.
Finance Metrics Clinic
The Finance Metrics Clinic connects St. Louis startups with WashU students to provide data-driven financial consulting. Students lead and work on these projects for 6-8 weeks.
Growth Marketing Practicum
The Growth Marketing Practicum connects students with innovative and emerging brands to address real growth challenges related to customer acquisition, retention, positioning, and performance. Students learn to decide what to measure, interpret results, and connect marketing activity to business outcomes under real constraints.
Olin Family Business Program
The Olin Family Business Program engages both the off-campus business community and WashU by delving into topics that impact family businesses. The program combines a mix of special events, symposiums, and seminars, for larger audiences and smaller communities.
Center for Experiential Learning
Olin’s Center for Experiential Learning links the classroom with the world of business. With faculty support and guidance, talented Olin students apply leading-edge practices and practical management solutions to business challenges.