Foundations of Consulting
Collaboration Overview
About Students
The Foundations of Consulting course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge about the consulting profession and the consulting process. Students will gain knowledge about typical phases of a consulting project: developing client relationships, selling a project, identifying a problem, gathering information, analyzing data, diagnosing issues, planning implementation, managing project, and leaving.
Effort will be particularly placed on a) strengthening proficiencies in a range of analytical and research skills, b) client relationship and project team development capabilities, and c) integration of innovative thinking and problem solving required to practice management consulting and become an effective business leader.
About Program Goals
Course Learning Objectives
Student will be able to
1) Gain knowledge of the management consulting process and practices.
2) Gain exposure to a variety of processes, frameworks, interventions needed for consulting and management decision making.
3) Learn to address key factors and issues for a successful consulting project management and relationship building engagement.
4) Improve ability to collect evidence and gather information, and conduct data analysis.
5) Develop critical thinking and creative problem solving to diagnose organizational issues.
6) Learn to present analyses of organizational challenges in a concise, accurate, clear and interesting manner for the client and superiors.
7) Learn how to interact successfully with project and organizational stakeholders by leveraging their strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and goals to navigate a successful project engagement.
About the Collaboration Format
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details
Students Include:
Students Enrolled: 23 Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 8 weeks
Program Launch Date: 05/01/23
Program End Date: 06/30/23
Student Commitment:
Course Format: Multiple Projects Multiple Teams, Single Project Single Team
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 7
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Growth Strategy Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Research & Development Sales & Business Development Talent Management |
| Location Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles) |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
Exactly $0.0 per hour |
| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
| Other Requirements | |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 1 Hour per week |
| Interested Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism |
Skills & Expertise
Audio Editing Business Project Management Communications Email, Phone & Chat Support Management Consulting Market Research Product Reviews| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Jan 27 2023, 03:54.59 PM |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Feb 28 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Apr 04 2023, 03:54.00 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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May 01 2023, 03:54.00 PM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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May 31 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Customer Service & Account Management
Growth Strategy
Marketing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Operations
Organizational Culture
Product Design & Development
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Quality Control
Research & Development
Sales & Business Development
Talent Management
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | Foundations of Consulting | |
| Organization | Fordham University | |
| Student Application Link | https://fordham.capsource.app/program/foundations-of-consulting-5/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
36
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| # of Projects Running |
9 Project/s Added (of 7 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 05/01/23 End Date: 06/30/23 2 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
The Foundations of Consulting course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge about the consulting profession and the consulting process. Students will gain knowledge about typical phases of a consulting project: developing client relationships, selling a project, identifying a problem, gathering information, analyzing data, diagnosing issues, planning implementation, managing project, and leaving. Effort will be particularly placed on a) strengthening proficiencies in a range of analytical and research skills, b) client relationship and project team development capabilities, and c) integration of innovative thinking and problem solving required to practice management consulting and become an effective business leader.
Student Level: Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 3 - 5 |
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| Program Goals | Course Learning Objectives Student will be able to 1) Gain knowledge of the management consulting process and practices. 2) Gain exposure to a variety of processes, frameworks, interventions needed for consulting and management decision making. 3) Learn to address key factors and issues for a successful consulting project management and relationship building engagement. 4) Improve ability to collect evidence and gather information, and conduct data analysis. 5) Develop critical thinking and creative problem solving to diagnose organizational issues. 6) Learn to present analyses of organizational challenges in a concise, accurate, clear and interesting manner for the client and superiors. 7) Learn how to interact successfully with project and organizational stakeholders by leveraging their strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and goals to navigate a successful project engagement.
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| Format Structure |
Single Project Single Team |
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| Format Title | Multiple Projects Multiple Teams | |
| Format Description | ||
| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Growth Strategy Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Product Design & Development Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Research & Development Sales & Business Development Talent Management | |
| Target Industries | Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Consumer Services Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Insurance Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Real Estate Restaurants, Bars & Food Services Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism | |
| Skills & Expertise | Audio Editing Business Project Management Communications Email, Phone & Chat Support Management Consulting Market Research Product Reviews | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) Located Anywhere Regional (within 90 miles) |
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| Sponsorship |
No Sponsorship Required |
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| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students:
Exactly $0.0 per hour |
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| Other Requirements | ||
| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 1 Hour per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Jan 27 2023, 03:54.59 PM |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Feb 28 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Apr 04 2023, 03:54.00 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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May 01 2023, 03:54.00 PM |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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May 31 2023, 12:00.00 AM |
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