Syllabus

Title
4073 Experience Consulting Live!
Instructors
Konstantin Grün, M.A.
Contact details
ifu.consulting@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/11/21 to 02/22/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Personal Skills I
Personal Skills II
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 03/04/21 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 03/05/21 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 03/11/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 03/19/21 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 04/09/21 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Extern
Thursday 05/06/21 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM D5.0.002
Friday 05/07/21 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Extern

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Contents
  • Case studies
  • Simulation games
  • Debate clubs
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Learning outcomes

The main goal of this course is to offer students insights into the demanding world of consultants. In the course of our meetings, students get the unique chance to get to know representatives of leading top management consultancies in a protected environment.

After finishing this course students will be able to:

  • distinguish between different approaches towards management consulting
  • understand the idiosyncrasies of each of them
  • understand the basics and key success factors of management consulting
  • work on case studies which is typically required during the application process with management consulting firms
  • work on case studies in a structured way
  • present their findings in competitive settings
  • solve business cases with a sound business sense and commonsense
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Attendance requirements

In order to successfully pass this course, you may miss one session at most. If you already know that you will miss a certain session, kindly inform me during our first session.

In addition, note that the locations in the syllabus are preliminary. We will try to have as many meetings in the consultants' offices or at WU as possible. However, depending on the COVID situation, we will also need to be flexible and switch to an online format if required.

** As required by the new WU guidelines that I received today (21st January), all meetings in March will take place online.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

Highly renowned consultants will present their own special approaches towards consulting. Moreover, participants will get the chance to work on real case studies and subsequently present the results in front of consultants. However, we will not only focus on case studies as the course also includes debate clubs and the simulation of job interviews for management consulting. Therefore, participants will gain knowledge in wide array of different areas: consulting know-how, analytical skills, presentation skills, and other soft skills. Our sessions will be complemented by informal get2gethers if possible given the current circumstances. The course will entirely be held in English.

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Assessment

The final grade is composed of the follwing criteria:

    • case study presentations (40%)
    • active participation (20%)
    • reflection paper (40%)

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    Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

    If you are interested to participate in this unique course, please hand in your application via e-mail.

    Application Deadline for SIMC Applications: February 5th,  2021

    Application Process: Send your CV, certificates (high school diploma, university grade reports, any other certificates), and letter of intent to ifu.consulting@wu.ac.at. Do not apply on LPIS; we will register you there ourselves if your application was successful.

    You will be informed about the success of your application by February 10th, 2021.

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    Recommended previous knowledge and skills
    There are no specific pre-requirements for the course.
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    Availability of lecturer(s)
    Tel: +43 1 31336 5141
    Open Office Hour: Tuesdays from 5-6pm.
     

     

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    Other

    Note that the locations indicated here are preliminary. I planned the course to take place in the consultants' offices if possible, but we will need be flexible to switch to an online setting if necessary.

    Last edited: 2021-02-02



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