Strategy & Operations Consulting

2 credits · Owen Graduate School of Management

Strategy & Operations Consulting is a hands-on introduction to management consulting. The course is designed for students interested in consulting as a career, or those who simply want to sharpen their skills in solving complex problems. The course is modeled after the TEAM FOCUS, problem-solving process utilized by McKinsey & Co. After experiencing a case-based introduction to the framework, students will be coached through a real consulting assignment during the Mod. The learning objectives for the course include: 1. To solve a strategic business issue for a real client, 2. Learn the hypothesis-driven problem solving framework and process, and 3. Practice and enhance team building skills. The instructor will act in a capacity similar to a senior partner in a strategy consulting firm by helping guide teams through the overall process and providing feedback along the way. The final week of class teams will present their recommendations to their clients. [2]