Business consulting
Mr Robert Pridham
6 points * One 3-hour class * per week * Caulfield * Prerequisites: Acceptance for enrolment in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) program
Objectives On completion of this subject students should: comprehend the theory and process of internal and external business consulting; apply and integrate the skills and knowledge in client problem solving; communicate concisely and persuasively both verbally and written, the consulting assignment.
Synopsis The internal and external consulting process defined; client relationship strategies; stages in the consulting process; diagnostic review techniques for various organisational activities; client communication, implementation and follow up strategies; consulting ethics; fee setting; getting and keeping clients.
Assessment Group consulting project, written (5000 words) 35% and oral, 15% * Individual topic presentation, written (2000 words) 15% and oral, 10% * Literature review written (2000 words) 15% and oral, 10%