BUS 488 - Consulting Practicum (4)

Students, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, will work collaboratively in a consulting team responsible for helping a client organization solve a particular problem in the areas of marketing, finance, productions, human resource, and/or entrepreneurship, among others. Applying concepts, theories, and best practices learned in previous coursework, students will analyze and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data in a problem context for the purposes of preparing a deliverable solution that meets the specific needs of the client. The organizations will vary in size and scope and may include for-profit, non-profit, and public sector governmental entities. Prerequisites: a minimum of 30 required credit hours in the Business major (courses may be from ACCT, BUS, and/or ECON); Senior standing with a 3.00 major GPA; and permission of the instructor. Every year.