Innovation Management & Strategic Leadership
Drive innovation and strategic growth by mastering industry dynamics, organizational design, and leadership skills with real-world insights.
PBL
Project
Deloitte Project
Location
Online
Duration
8 Weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Fall 2025
Outcomes
Innovation management techniques for fostering creativity
Strategic leadership skills for guiding innovative teams
Analyzing industry dynamics and lifecycle changes
Designing effective organizational structures
Identifying emerging technologies for investment
You Will Get
Industry Guidance
Work directly with our project leads—experts and top researchers—who bring their real-world insights and expertise straight to your learning experience.
Research Experience
Collaborate with teammates and the project lead in a multi-week project to pursue novel questions in your research field.
Peer Networks
Engage with our PBL participants from all over the world. Collaborate with new peers and learn about their own research endeavours.
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A Strong Portfolio
Put your best foot forward in the PBL with a standout project and receive a PBL Evaluation Report that can be used as a recommendation letter for employers and grad schools.
Expert Guidance
Get personalized feedback to grow your research and innovation skills.
Deliverables
Real projects, lasting connections, and new opportunities beyond your program.
Project Deliverables
The final presentation of your 8 weeks could be a poster, written report, or a slide deck, all of which can be expanded on.
Research Extension
Utilize up to 5 additional meeting times with the project lead after the project’s conclusion to build your work out for publication or conference presentation.
Industry Network
Meet peers in your projects and participate in a global talent community both online and in-person.
Industry Application
Deloitte, as a leading consulting firm, applies cutting-edge innovation and strategic leadership principles to help businesses transform and thrive. This PBL leverages Deloitte’s expertise to provide students with real-world insights into managing technology, driving innovation, and leading organizational change, preparing them for impactful roles in the industry.
Popular Industry Positions
Strategy Consultant
Provides expert advice on industry dynamics, market entry, and growth strategies to businesses.
Technology Analyst
Analyzes emerging technologies, assesses their impact on industries, and guides investment decisions.
Innovation Manager
Oversees innovation initiatives, develops strategies for new products, and drives organizational change
Tracks
Track 1
Industry Evolution
Students will develop an intuition regarding the lifecycle of the industries they work in, focusing on identifying emerging technologies and making strategic decisions about industry participation.
Explore the lifecycle of various industries.
Learn to identify emerging technologies for investment.
Analyze whether to stay in or exit an industry, and how to justify this decision.
Utilize tools, frameworks, cases, and equations to guide managerial decisions.
Understand the patterns of industrial change and their impact on firms.
Track 2
Organizational Design
Students will learn best practices and strategies for fostering innovation within organizations by studying successful companies and their methods for organizing and motivating teams.
Study innovation processes at firms like Google, Netflix, and Xiaomi.
Learn how to organize and motivate teams for optimal performance.
Examine managerial best practices, their trade-offs, and their optimal applications.
Focus on team structures, reward systems, managing growth, and overcoming resistance to change.
Analyze how to design and manage innovative organizations.
Track 3
Being an Innovator
Students will acquire skills and practices essential for successful innovation and leadership, focusing on identifying profitable opportunities and influencing others to exploit them.
Learn to identify profitable opportunities and influence others.
Study social networks, principles of influence, and opportunity identification.
Examine cases of successful real-world entrepreneurs and investors.
Gain insights from guest speakers from companies like McKinsey, Deloitte, and Google.
Develop skills and practices for successful innovation and leadership.
PBL Journey
Online PBL Projects meet once a week for 8 weeks, and follow the research project format. Participants will meet the project lead, learn the conventions of the field and familiarize themselves with the tracks, then spend the middle portion of their time collaborating to develop their research.
At the end, participants will present their final project and receive feedback, with the opportunity to extend their timeline and develop the project in greater depth.
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Project Team
Our Academic Team plays a vital role in your PBL journey at Blended Learning. We are dedicated to enhancing your learning experience and ensuring your academic success. Our team consists of three distinct roles, each with a specific focus to support your Research Guidance, Project Progress, and Personal Growth.
Project Lead
Providing Industry and Research Guidance
Researcher in the Management and Organizations at Cornell University
He is a leading researcher in strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, applying econometric and machine learning models to study social networks’ effects on innovation outcomes. His work has been presented at the AOM annual conference and EGOS symposium. In 2019, he was named “Leader of Tomorrow” and a semi-finalist for the St. Gallen Symposium’s “Wings of Excellence” award. He completed his MBA as an MIT Sloan Dean’s Scholar at the Asia School of Business in collaboration with MIT Sloan. Prior to academia, he was a 2014 Venture for America fellow.
Academic Advisor
Tracking Your Project Development
The Academic Advisor is dedicated to your project completion success. They manage the progress of your PBL, guiding team formation, facilitating group discussions, and resolving conflicts. Additionally, the Academic Advisor ensures team member contributions are on track and provides logistical support, including attendance tracking, hosting recitation sessions, managing research support requests, and conducting student evaluations at the end of the PBL.
From Our Students
"After a night spent debugging, I suddenly discovered the program running perfectly. In that triumphant moment, you realize your true capability and success. The exhaustion fades, replaced by the thrill of knowing your skills and persistence led to this achievement, reaffirming your potential."
Nicole Y.
National University of Singapore
B.S. Economics
FAQs
What is the learning format of a PBL?
All PBLs are offered in an 8-week online format that begins with an orientation followed by subject setup overview of the different tracks. The majority of the session time is dedicated to project development, with a final presentation at the culmination of the 8 weeks. Many PBLs are also offered bi-annually in an on-campus format that consists of daily in-person meetings.
How long does each PBL cohort last？
One round of the Online PBL cohort lasts 8 weeks, preceded bys a pre-PBL orientation week. Each On-Campus PBL usually has 8 in person meetings, with intensive classroom education and collaboration. This means the biggest difference between online and on-campus PBLs is time participants have in between meetings.
How can I be more academically prepared before the PBL starts?
Review the Blended Learning Insights sent by the Academic Advisor and familiarize yourself with the project topic and pre-learning materials. Ensure you have all necessary softwares and other resources needed for the PBL.
For each PBL cohort, will I work in teams? Are PBL team members self-selected or assigned?
Yes, you will work in teams for each round of the PBL Cohort. Each team has 3 to 6 participants, organized by the Academic Team. The Academic Advisor will organize groupings based on students' backgrounds, preferred track, and skills.
Can I work with the Project Lead on my project after the PBL ends?
Yes, with your AI + X Research Plan, you may request up to five PBL Research Extension meetings, where you work with the project lead to develop your project into a working manuscript. To schedule a PBL Research Extension meeting, talk to your Academic Advisor at the conclusion of your PBL.
What do I receive at the end of the PBL?
At the conclusion of the PBL cohort, you can request a PBL Evaluation Report which summarizes the PBL content, the hours you spent, the track you chose, and includes a recommendation letter from the Project Lead (for eligible participants who completed the project successfully).
Is attendance mandatory for PBL Live Sessions and Recitation Sessions?
Yes, attendance is mandatory for both PBL Live Sessions and Recitation Sessions. Participants with three or more unexcused absences forfeit their eligibility for a PBL Evaluation Report.
Do I need to have my camera on during online PBL Live Sessions?
Yes, you must have your camera on during online PBL Live Sessions. Participants with cameras off will be marked as absent. This is meant to encourage active engagement and participation in meetings.
