This course is part of the Management Consulting Specialization

John Kim

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Management Consulting SpecializationEmory University

About this Course

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This is the #2 course in the specialization on management consulting.
In this course, we will learn how consulting firms work and how they make money. This can help you network with recruiters and prepare for the case interviews.  Some of the topics covered:

•	What drive project profitability?
•	What competencies do I need at each stage in my career?
•	How are consulting interviews different?
•	How to do well on case interviews?
•	How much do I need to practice cases?

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Course 2 of 5 in the

Management Consulting Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

What are consulting firms looking for ? What do consulting projects look like? How should I network with firms? What is the key to case interviews?

Skills you will gain

Management Consulting
Case interview
interviewing
Consulting
Project Management

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 2 of 5 in the

Management Consulting Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 9 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English

Instructor

John Kim

Senior Lecturer

Organization & Management

1,048 Learners

5 Courses

Offered by

Emory University

Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of the world's leading research universities. Its mission is to create, preserve, teach and apply knowledge in the service of humanity.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Small and Effective Teams

Consulting firms (like law, tax, audit, tax firms) are built on a leverage model. This means that projects have senior practitioners (partners, directors) who sell the work and develop the executive relationships. Managers keep the teams productive and the client happy. Junior staff do the work; conduct interviews, gather data, run analyses, put together presentations.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 36 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Consulting Competencies and Skills

Management consultants are good at many things. They can quickly scope ambiguous problems, find and analyze messy data, manage small diverse teams, keep the client engaged, and run profitable projects. How can you do them all and which skills should you learn first?

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings

Week

Week 3

2 hours to complete

What are Consulting Projects Like?

Consulting projects vary enormously. I've been on 6 month-long implementation with 20+ practitioners coming and going, and 3 person assessments that only lasted 3 weeks. The executive sponsor often varies - CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, or CIO. You'd be surprised how many similarities these diverse projects have.

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 40 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

What are Consulting Firms Looking For?

Consulting is a great career path. Many people want to compete for these rare consulting job offers. So, it's important to "reverse-engineer" what the consulting firms are looking for in new recruits.

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 60 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

About the Management Consulting Specialization

This covers all the consulting basics. Why do clients hire consultants? What are the top 10 superpowers that consultants have? How do you get a consulting job? How do you break-down problems? Why do consultants love data? How do consultants get smart quickly? How can you persuade others with your thinking, analysis, presentations, and words?

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Is this course focused on case interviews?
The last 1/3 of this course is focused on networking, behavioral interviews, and case interviews. Just as important, the first 2/3 of the course deals with the mindset and skillset you need to do great during interviews. Do you know what consulting firms are looking for?

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