Learning Outcomes:
The MC Research Project / Summer Consulting Project is an opportunity for students to gain valuable experience completing industry-related research or working one-on-one wth a company to complete a consulting project.
On completion of the research paper or consulting project students should:
1. Understand the challenges and specific requirements of working in a professional workplace environment;
2. Confidently manage a client project, working closely with a client;
3. Appreciate the value of business networking and workplace mentoring;
4. Experience the realities of working as a management consultant;
5. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a client project from start to finish, using analytical, problem-solving and project management skills;
6. Complete a research paper on an area releted to management consulting using secondary research methods.
Indicative Module Content:
This is not a classroom based module. Students work independently to complete a live project for a client company or a business research paper.
Skills developed include:
Project management
Time management
Diagnostic techniques
Client relationship management
Negotiation skills
Strategic analysis
Business report writing