LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the principles and processes of management consultancy, 2) employ analytical frameworks when approaching business opportunities and challenges, 3) develop, conduct, and integrate secondary research with primary research, 4) understand the value of effective communication in business consulting and 5) develop and improve skills in report writing, time management, negotiation, and project management.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 23.01.2023 - 10.02.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Naomi Birdthistle
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The focus of this course is on the nature and role of business consulting, along with specific issues common to business consulting. It is an applied course in which students act as consultants for businesses that may have an international focus and have identified a problem or opportunity that needs solving. Specific attention is given to understanding and developing the unique skills required for entering the consulting profession. The course develops competencies and skills in problem diagnosis, solution development, solution communication and solution implementation.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Module 7
2023-2024 Module 7Enrollment :
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.