Program Overview

In teams of approximately 6 students, MBA students combine their new business savvy with prior professional experience to solve complex problems or research new initiatives.

THIS IS A REAL CONSULTING PROJECT

Obviously, each project is different, catered to the needs of the clients and their companies. The projects deal with the challenging issues companies face across various business structures. Students confront issues in areas such as finance, marketing, strategy, management and organization, logistics and transportation, human resources, and information technology. All consulting projects last through the entire 14 week semester (approximately 600 hours). Since the program began, our MBA students have successfully completed over 300 consulting engagements.

THEY'RE MORE THAN STUDENTS, THEY'RE BUSINESS PEOPLE

We know you wouldn't open up your company to just anyone, but you can trust that you'll receive outstanding service from our students. Before joining our program, students worked with top companies in diverse industries, including information technology, telecommunications, banking, government, accounting, and consumer products. They're talented, they have an average of five to seven years of work experience. They were handpicked to study in the nationally recognized MBA program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Recent projects have included: asset tracking, feasibility of electronic bill payment services, business planning for new ventures, competitive analysis and recommendations for firms or business segments, database design and development, financial analysis and workflow, employee evaluation and feedback systems, and marketing audits.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

For more than 20 years the Smith School has partnered with organizations, big and small, to provide consulting services based on the latest tools and management theories. Student teams work under the direct supervision of nationally prominent faculty members. Due to the highly selective admissions process at Smith, you may be assured of a team of bright young professionals.