Under the guidance of a faculty member, each student participates on a team that is assigned to work with a real organization on a 12-week comprehensive project.
Each team works together to provide actionable recommendations, including a proposal, industry/market research, a presentation and recommendations in the form of a report.
“My Capstone experience was an incredible culmination of my time at the University
of Dallas and gave me the ability to apply what I learned in my courses to a real-world
setting. Overall, my MBA at UD gave me the skills, confidence and connections to launch
my own global apparel brand and thriving e-commerce business, Compete Every Day.” -Jake Thompson, MBA '08
“As a student, this will be the fastest 12 weeks of your academic career because of the communication,
coordination, research, development and recommendations you'll need to complete on
behalf of the client.” -Sandra Blanke, Associate Professor| Term | Organization | Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2015 | Renlita Doors | Growth plan study |
| Spring 2015 | P.I. McLain Legal | Organizational audit |
| Summer 2015 | Healthaxis | Perfecting performance review structure |
| Summer 2015 | Royal Bath | Transfer of manufacturing site |
| Fall 2015 | PDS Tech | Develop applicant tracking system |
| Fall 2015 | Southern Dock | CRM investment strategy expansion |
When tragedy hit the family of Brent Simon, MTS ’20, he knew he needed to leave the corporate world and reassess his vocation. In preparation for whatever this new vocation would be, Simon decided to build up his theological foundation by pursuing a higher degree in theology.
+ Read MoreBeyond their own lifetimes, individuals can make a lasting impact on the lives of UD students through the simple act of naming the University of Dallas in their wills or trusts, or as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan assets.
+ Read More“People ask me, ‘Do you wish you had gotten a degree in human resources instead of psychology?’, and my answer is ‘No,’” said Trustee Julie Weber, BA ’91, who took her psychology degree from UD to become the VP and Chief of People at Southwest Airlines.
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