Field Experiences in Business Consulting

Catalog description

Students work in consulting teams to assist startup ventures and/or small businesses. Students focus on multiple aspects of consulting including client engagement, negotiating statements of work, project management, and final briefings and reports. From problem identification through the application of relevant analytical models, course projects may focus on a number of areas. For example, they may seek to develop commercialization plans for specific technologies, products, or services; craft marketing plans; focus on unique problems associated with small businesses; and develop growth strategies. Recommended for students nearing the completion of their program.