Call for Project Partners
The Individual Consulting Project is an opportunity for organizations to receive high-quality analysis and recommendations to help solve an existing strategic problem or challenge.
Process & Timeline
AprilComplete a project proposal
- Interested organizations are asked to submit an online project proposal.
- Projects will be reviewed and approved by the Assistant Director, Project Courses.
Match with a student and agree to a plan
- Project proposals will be shared with students, who will connect with partner organizations and select a project that aligns with their interests.
- Students and partner organizations will agree to terms on a project plan.
Project execution
- Students will work on deliverables outlined in the project plan, communicating with the partner organization as needed.
- Students will produce a 10+ page consulting report at the conclusion of the project detailing their research, analyses, and recommendations.
Partner Benefits
- Access top talent from Smith's Full-time MBA program
- Leverage student knowledge and expertise to solve organizational challenges
- Receive a 10+ page report with analysis and actionable recommendations
- Strengthen relationships with Smith students and faculty
- Elevate your organization's visibility at Smith
- No financial commitment requirement from corporate partners
Partner Requirements
- The organization must have a well-defined, managerial problem or challenge.
- Deliverables must be achieved within a 6-month timeframe.
- The organization must assign a dedicated person to liaise with the student.
Past projects have included:
- Developing a five-year growth strategy
- Using data analytics to solve a given problem
- Creating and implementing a systematic framework
- Investigating and recommending a product or service expansion opportunity
- Developing financial feasibility models
- Creating a marketing plan or strategy
- Developing and operationalizing EDII strategies
- Assessing market entry challenges
Ready to get involved?
Complete and submit the following project proposal. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Experiential Learning Team.