NBA 5780 - Consulting Problem-Solving Process

Spring. 1.5 credits. S/U grades only (no audit).

Enrollment limited to: Johnson students. All other students by permission of instructor.

R. Allen.

Focuses on understanding and applying the problem-solving process used by consultants. The course is organized around a simulated project to help students understand the process and skills needed to be successful in a consulting internship or beginning a career in consulting. There are assigned readings on interviewing and the client consultant relationship. You will work through the simulated project in problem definition and project planning, interview planning, data collection, analysis, developing conclusions and recommendations and final presentations. There are five team assignments, an interim presentation and a final presentation. The final team presentation will be live. We have a series of guest speakers for most of the classes focusing on key capabilities in the consultant problem solving process for success in your internship and career. This course is designed for those interning in consulting or going into it full-time.