MBA Management Consulting: Real-World Client Projects

MGMT 6960
Closed
Main contact
Schulich School of Business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Kostas Tsambourlianos
Director, York Consulting Group
(2)
4
Timeline
  • October 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 7, 2025
    Kickoff meeting with employer
  • November 11, 2025
    Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
  • November 22, 2025
    Final Plan Submission
  • December 1, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
4 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Market research Operations
Skills
marketing operations project planning finance communication master of business administration (mba) project management consulting management consulting management problem solving
Learner goals and capabilities

The 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

Learners
Graduate
Advanced levels
20 learners
Project
20-30 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

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
  • October 3, 2025
    Experience start
  • October 7, 2025
    Kickoff meeting with employer
  • November 11, 2025
    Solutioning / Midpoint Presentation
  • November 22, 2025
    Final Plan Submission
  • December 1, 2025
    Experience 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:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What specific business challenge or opportunity do you want a student consulting team to address?  *
  • Q2 - Text short
    What data, resources, or internal contacts will students need access to in order to be successful?  *
  • Q3 - Text short
    What is your preferred method and frequency of communication with the student team?  *
  • Q4 - Text short
    What would a successful final deliverable look like for your organization?  *
  • Q5 - Text short
    Are there any constraints (budget, timeline, industry regulations) that students should be aware of before starting the project?  *