MBA Management Consulting: Real-World Client Projects
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Timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
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December 1, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
Teams submit project plan (scope, research approach, deliverables) with client sign-off.
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
Teams present key findings to date, research completed, and work plan for final phase.
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
Teams submit final presentation deck and report for faculty review (practice run before client delivery).
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December 1, 2025Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research OperationsSkills
marketing operations project planning finance communication master of business administration (mba) project management consulting management consulting management problem solvingThe Schulich MBA students bring strong foundations in core management disciplines: finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, alongside consulting skills in problem analysis, project management, and communication. They work in diverse teams to deliver professional, actionable recommendations to real-world clients.
Learners
Students will gain hands-on consulting experience by applying structured problem-solving, client engagement, and project management skills to address real business challenges. For employers, student teams will deliver a professional consulting engagement that includes a project plan, research and analysis, and a final presentation with clear recommendations and implementation steps.
Deliverables typically include a 15–30 page slide deck, an oral presentation, and a written summary of findings and solutions, designed to provide practical and implementable value.
Project timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
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December 1, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
Teams submit project plan (scope, research approach, deliverables) with client sign-off.
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
Teams present key findings to date, research completed, and work plan for final phase.
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
Teams submit final presentation deck and report for faculty review (practice run before client delivery).
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December 1, 2025Experience end
Project examples
- Analyzing financial statements to identify cash flow or income challenges
- Assessing return potential of investment strategies
- Designing procurement or operational improvement strategies
- Developing new product, pricing, or promotional strategies
- Conducting sustainability and ESG assessments
- Creating recruitment, retention, and DEI strategies
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
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Main contact


Timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
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December 1, 2025Experience end
Timeline
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October 3, 2025Experience start
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October 7, 2025Kickoff meeting with employer
Teams submit project plan (scope, research approach, deliverables) with client sign-off.
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November 11, 2025Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
Teams present key findings to date, research completed, and work plan for final phase.
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November 22, 2025Final Plan Submission
Teams submit final presentation deck and report for faculty review (practice run before client delivery).
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December 1, 2025Experience end