For the Darden student who wants to increase their creative confidence on software related projects, Software Development is an experiential SY elective that delivers hands-on coding experience for the non-engineer. Unlike online only options like codeacademy, SID offers a Darden compatible format with the hands-on assistance that students need to acquire the necessary skills in a single quarter.

This course is an opportunity for students to learn effective interviewing, talent evaluation, verbal and written communication, marketing skills, and leadership skills. In addition, the course teaches students to interact with a diverse group of people and gain insights into their potential through active listening.

This course is a continuation of the Q2 course and provides an opportunity for students to further master interviewing, talent evaluation, verbal and written communication, marketing skills, and leadership skills. In addition, the course allows the students to deliver a meaningful and relevant recommendation to aid in the work of the Admissions Office.

This course will introduce you to the modern practice of product management in digital. You'll learn how product managers create product/market fit for new products and enhance it for existing projects. Learn how generalist product managers establish successful interfaces with key functions like design, development/engineering, data science, sales/marketing and support/operations.

This course delves into the fascinating intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The focus of the course will be to help develop business leaders who can harness the transformative power of AI to create a positive impact on individuals, organizations, and society. The course will critically examine the challenges and risks associated with AI and advocate for the responsible use of AI by prioritizing human well-being.

This course will introduce students to capital structures of businesses with a focus on in-court and out of court restructurings. The course will discuss valuation, credit and leverage structures, the responsibilities and rights of each constituent in the capital structure, the methods and tools of restructuring and distressed investing.

Opportunity for structured practice on integrating three key capabilities for any digital program: product design, application development, and analytics. The focus of the student experience is on directed practice for deepening and integrating their foundation of understanding of product design, application development, and analytics.

"Creating a venture can be a lonely undertaking, leaving the Entrepreneur asking, "What to do Next?" We're going to turn venturing into a team sport and support each other as each student team builds their ventures towards viability as a side gig or a full time work. We will use the class to further develop entrepreneurial fundamentals like partnering, customer sales, and managing your affordable loss."

ETA Velocity will be designed as an incubator to provide SY residential MBA students with the training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to resources for searching for a small business to acquire and lead as CEO, as well as possibly raising a search fund to identify and acquire that business. This experiential learning course will give students practical experience in entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA).

The energy sector is one of the most capital-intensive and strategically significant industries, driving economic growth and influencing nearly every aspect of modern life. Through real-life case studies and guest lectures, this course equips students with the analytical tools necessary to assess financial opportunities, manage volatility, and drive strategic growth in energy markets.