What is the ambitious goal of this project?
Solving some of the most complex problems that face businesses and organizations in our community.
Experience Gained
By the end of each semester, students will learn to:
- Identify a real client challenge and define its core problem.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to explore causes and opportunities.
- Use digital and collaborative tools to gather and organize evidence.
- Develop a clear problem statement and recommended direction for the client.
- Communicate findings effectively in written, visual, and verbal formats.
Methodologies and/or Technologies used to achieve project goals
- Case studies
- Design thinking
- Market research
- Qualitative research methods
- Quantitative research methods
- Structured interviewing
Preferred Preparation
None
Majors or Interests Needed
- Accountancy
- Art
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Business Graduate Programs
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Economics
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Environmental Studies Program
- Finance
- Gaming and Interactive Mobile Media (GIMM)
- Information Technology & Supply Chain Management
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Literacy, Language & Culture
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Organizational Performance & Workplace Learning
- Political Science
- Psychological Sciences
- Sociology
- Urban Studies & Community Development
VIP Coach Information
Dr. Brad Weigle is a growth and technology leader with over 15 years of experience helping companies across the country adapt and grow. He serves as a clinical assistant professor in the College of Innovation and Design, where he teaches strategy and innovation, and is a partner at Foundway, an innovation studio that advises and invests in organizations focused on long-term resilience.
Dr. Jen Schneider is Professor in the School of Public Service and serves as Interim Associate Dean. Jen’s research addresses challenges in the public communication of scientific and environmental controversies, with a particular focus on industry rhetoric and discourses of technical expertise.
Course Information
VIP 200, VIP 400 or VIP 500
Full semester course. Choose to enroll in 1 or 2 credits.
Team meetings: In-person, Tue/Thu, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Interested in joining this team?
For more information and to request a permission number to register, contact Dr. Brad Weigle at bradweigle@boisestate.edu. You can also complete this interest form and someone will contact you. Check out this page for tips on contacting a professor.
To register
To register search by Subject: Vertically Integrated Projects, read the project description to find the right section of VIP 200, 400 or 500. Use permission number, here are instructions Add with a permission number