The Strategy Capstone Course: Emerging Technologies and Pedagogical Innovation

The Strategy Capstone is a unique course at business schools around the world. It is expected to reinforce students’ prior learning in core business disciplines, to introduce theories and tools of strategic management, and to provide experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for their future careers. As emerging technologies and pedagogical innovations reshape business education, the Capstone must evolve to meet these challenges while maintaining its integrative role. The Strategy Capstone PDW brings together an international panel of scholar-teachers to address foundational challenges and emerging developments in Capstone education. The panelists represent diverse perspectives that range from senior chaired professors to emerging scholars. The interactive discussion and audience Q&A will cover such topics as: innovative teaching methods and final deliverables; the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in strategic management, both as a teaching tool and as a subject of study; integration of sustainability frameworks and objectives (e.g., UNPRME); and opportunities to enhance cross-functional integration among various business disciplines and student experiences. Building on the success of the first Strategy Capstone PDW in Boston 2023, the three co-moderators bring a combined 40+ years of experience teaching capstone and inter-disciplinary classes. The session aims to strengthen our community of Strategy Capstone educators while advancing traditional best practices and creative approaches to enhance student learning outcomes.