Method · The Miami Three-Phase Model

A different kind of
experiential learning.

We are the only university experiential learning program structured around full-lifecycle delivery. Peer programs at Michigan Ross, Rutgers, and Johns Hopkins offer project-based experiential learning — but none of them lead with digital and AI engineering as their core proposition, and all of them end at the final presentation. We continue.

§01Three-phase model

How a project
actually unfolds.

01

2–3 weeks · Pre-semester

Needs Assessment

  • 01.01Structured intake conversation with Lab director
  • 01.02Business problem scoping using the Miami Method
  • 01.03Digital readiness and data availability audit
  • 01.04Capability matching across four solutions
  • 01.05Scope, deliverables, and governance agreement
02

5–10 weeks · Semester

Experiential Learning Delivery

  • 02.01Student team formation matched to project skill needs
  • 02.02Faculty-supervised execution across the semester
  • 02.03Bi-weekly client check-ins and milestone reviews
  • 02.04Prototype or dashboard tested with real data
  • 02.05Final presentation to client leadership
03

2–4 weeks · Post-semester

Post-Experiential Delivery

  • 03.01Implementation-ready documentation package
  • 03.02Handoff session with client technical team
  • 03.03Optional follow-on Lab project
  • 03.04Impact assessment and outcome measurement
  • 03.05Alumni network connection for ongoing advisory
§02Annual cycle

One calendar,
three cohorts.

Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer
Execution
Sourcing
Execution
Sourcing
Execution
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Semester begins
Partner & team onboarding
Term project execution
Final presentations
Begin partner selection
Project matching
Scope defined & locked
Agreement in place
Semester begins
Partner & team onboarding
Term project execution
Final presentations
Begin partner selection
Project matching
Scope defined & locked
Agreement in place
Partner & team onboarding
Term project execution
Final presentations
Fall cohortSpring cohortSummer cohort

Light block = sourcing · Solid block = execution · color = cohort served

Axis runs August through the following August.