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BMGT43560

Academic Year 2024/2025

Management Consulting Principl (BMGT43560)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Mrs Kathy O'Reilly
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides an understanding of the management consulting profession and the strategic landscape of the consulting industry. Students wil learn about the consultancy process from relationship building and opportunity identification through to implementation and review. This includes the development of key consultancy skills, including report writing negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

Students will also become familiar with the tools and techniques used iby successful consultants. To practice these skills, students work in groups to compelete a short 2-week consulting project for an Irish SME during a series of Company Clinics.

This course includes both group and individual assessment components. For group assignments, students will be assessed on both their group work and their individual contribution to the group project.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module, students should:- have the basic competencies and skills that would be expected of a Management Consultant- understand the role of management consultants in both private and public sector organisations- appreciate how the role of a Management Consultant is evolving, both nationally and internationally, and how consultancy companies are adapting to these new market forces-be able to discuss the commercial aspects of managing a professional services firm including profitability, leverage and client satisfaction-understand the basic tools that support consultants in structuring and communicating their thoughts in addressing client needs and problems.

Indicative Module Content:

Some of the key topics include:
The Nature of Management Consultancy & How Consultants Add Value
Skills of the Consultant and the Project Proposal
The Client-Consultant Relationship
Business Turnaround I
Business Turnaround II
Consulting Tools and Techniques
Global Issues in Management Consulting
Working with Teams and Clients
Practical Insights into Consulting

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Small Group

1
Specified Learning Activities

54
Autonomous Student Learning

160
Total

251

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will be delivered using a blended learning approach, with weekly lectures, guest speakers, group presentations, and a practical Company Clinic element.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Class Participation & Contribution - Students are expected to come to class fully prepared, contribute to class discussions when appropriate and engage fully with the learning materials. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
20
 No
Reflective Assignment: Write a personal reflection on your learning experience. You can reflect on how your understanding of consultancy has evolved, what new insights you've gained and new skills you've acquired. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Graded No
35
 No
Group Work Assignment: Students work in pre-selected teams to complete a consulting project for a small company and present their findings to the class and the client. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12, Week 14, Week 15 Graded No
45
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will be given feedback on individual assignments online via Brightspace. Groups will receive feedback on their Company Clinic presentations on the day that they are delivered. Other high-level feedback will be given in class. Students will complete a Self-Assessment tool in relation to their Class Participation grade.

Wickham, L. and Wilcock, J., 2020. Business and Management Consulting. Pearson UK.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 14:00 - 17:00
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