The course will train students in applying theories and models from all fields of business, such as accountancy, finance, human resource management, operations management, and marketing, to solve business problems and dilemmas. It will provide students with in-house and external consulting skills, including analytical, leadership, teamwork, and computer skills. It will train students in evaluations of business consulting projects and reports and provide them with professional communication and presentations skills. The course will focus on the nature and purpose of management consulting; range and scope of consulting services; the consultant-client relationship; consulting and organizational change; consulting and culture; and professionalism and ethics in consulting.
Prerequisite: Either (for students starting Fall 2023 or after) MGT 9600, STA 9708, BUS
9558, MGT 9301, ECO 9732, CIS 9557, ACC 9110 (i.e., 7 3-credit courses= 21 credits)