ProgramsFoundations of Consulting

Foundations of Consulting

Program Overview
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
# of Projects Running
9 Project/s Added (of 7 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 05/01/23      End Date: 06/30/23

2 months
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.

Student Level:  

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

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.
Format Structure

Single Project Single Team
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)

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Exactly $0.0 per hour

Other Requirements
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 1 Hour per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
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.

Apr 04 2023, 03:54.00 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

May 01 2023, 03:54.00 PM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

May 31 2023, 12:00.00 AM

Project Overview

Project Details
Project Title Test
Project Synopsis

What is the challenge or opportunity you are trying to address within your organization?

Test


What are some of the activities or action items you think will need to be taken to achieve your desired results?

Test


What would make this project a success for your organization? What measurable results are you looking to accomplish?

Test
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Exactly $0.0 per hour

Sponsorship

No Sponsorship Required
Resources

Program Timeline

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Projects

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The Gargano Law Firm The Gargano Law Firm Operations
Buttercup Bakeshop Free Agency Consulting - Fordham University Customer Service & Account Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Product Design & Development
Groom-it Groomit Customer Service & Account Management Growth Strategy Marketing Operations Sales & Business Development Talent Management
The Gems of St. Lucia THE GEMS OF ST. LUCIA Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy Marketing Talent Management
Dunraven River Rentals The Dunraven River House Growth Strategy Marketing
Fordham University Department of Transportation Fordham University Department of Transportation Operations Quality Control Talent Management
Meditation4Leadership Meditation4Leadership Product Design & Development