Consulting for Nonprofit and Government Organizations

Catalog description

This graduate-level course covers the fundamental toolkit of a management consultant, with a particular emphasis on applying those skills to public and nonprofit sector contexts. Students will practice the skills that they will need to effectively work with partners on projects, either formally as external consultants, or as leaders within their organizations. The course covers the practice of management consulting, project definition, conceptual frameworks for approaching problems, quantitative and qualitative insights, written, and verbal communications. (MPA-ECONPL, MPA-ENPO, MPA-INTPMN, MPA-PUBNON, MPA-SCITEC, MPA-SOCPOL, MPA-TPA)