The WSU Vancouver business curriculum emphasizes practical application of course work by having students work on projects for local firms. A typical class consists of lectures, discussions, assignments and one or more practic al business projects that complement the first three activities. Students work in teams to solve a business problem that has been identified by a firm.
Businesses use the recommendations of students to help achieve their goals.
Project Structure Student projects follow a variety of formats. At the end of the semester, the students turn in written project reports to both the professor and the firm. The project report includes conclusions and recommendations to the firm about the problem or opportunity being evaluated. Not all projects follow the same outline. There is considerable flexibility in the specifics of a project based on the nature of the particular class and the needs of the firm.