*Course Objectives* 

1. Develop expertise in diagnosing business challenges and delivering data-driven solutions. 

2. Master consulting methodologies (e.g., hypothesis-driven problem-solving, client engagement). 

3. Build skills in change management, stakeholder communication, and ethical decision-making. 

4. Gain hands-on experience through simulations, case studies, and live projects. 

 

*Core Curriculum* 

*1. Management Consulting Fundamentals* 

- Role of consultants, consulting lifecycle, and client relationship management. 

- Ethics, professionalism, and managing conflicts of interest. 

 

*2. Strategic Management* 

- Competitive analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT, and scenario planning. 

- Corporate strategy, diversification, and global market entry. 

 

*3. Data-Driven Decision Making* 

- Quantitative methods, data visualization (Tableau/Power BI), and predictive analytics. 

- Interpreting financial statements and KPIs for business diagnostics. 

 

*4. Consulting Frameworks & Tools* 

- Problem-solving frameworks (MECE, Issue Trees, 7S Model). 

- Business process reengineering and value chain analysis. 

 

*5. Change Management & Organizational Behaviour* 

- Leading transformational change, stakeholder alignment, and resistance management. 

- Organizational design and culture alignment. 

 

*6. Client Communication & Presentation Skills* 

- Storytelling with data, executive presentations, and report writing. 

- Persuasion techniques and managing client expectations. 

 

*Electives (Choose 2–3)* 

- *Digital Transformation Consulting*: Tech integration, agile methodologies. 

- *Global Strategy*: Cross-cultural consulting and international market entry. 

- *Negotiation & Conflict Resolution*: Advanced negotiation tactics. 

- *Mergers & Acquisitions*: Due diligence and post-merger integration. 

- *Entrepreneurial Consulting*: Scaling startups and innovation strategies. 

 

# *Practical Components* 

*1. Capstone Consulting Project* 

- Team-based real-world project with industry clients (e.g., market entry strategy, operational efficiency). 

 

*2. Consulting Simulations* 

- Role-playing scenarios (e.g., turnaround strategy, crisis management). 

 

*3. Internship/Practicum* 

- 8–12 weeks with consulting firms or corporate strategy teams. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- *Case Study Analysis*: 30% 

- *Group Projects & Presentations*: 25% 

- *Final Capstone Deliverables*: 20% 

- *Exams (Quantitative/Frameworks)*: 15% 

- *Class Participation & Ethics Reflection*: 10% 

 

*Key Textbooks & Resources* 

- Case in Point (Marc Cosentino) – Case interview prep. 

- The McKinsey Way (Ethan Rasiel) – Consulting best practices. 

- HBR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers – Data-driven decision-making. 

- Flawless Consulting (Peter Block) – Client engagement strategies. 

 

*Learning Outcomes* 

By graduation, students will: 

- Solve complex business problems using structured frameworks. 

- Lead cross-functional teams and manage client relationships. 

- Deliver actionable insights through data analysis and storytelling. 

- Navigate ethical dilemmas in high-stakes consulting environments.