Academic Programs Catalog

The Eli Broad College of Business and The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management

Graduate Study

Consulting - Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Consulting prepares students and aspiring consultants to analyze complex organizational challenges, design actionable solutions, and deliver measurable value to clients. Drawing on best practices from strategy, leadership, operations, and data-driven decision making, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the dynamic consulting industry. Through a combination of applied course work, case-based learning, and experiential projects, students will develop expertise in diagnostic problem-solving, client relationship management, and strategic communication. The certificate emphasizes both the technical and interpersonal dimensions of consulting, including structured problem analysis, project management, presentation skills, and change implementation. 

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Consulting

Students must complete 9 credits from the following:

ACC  807 Using Financial Statement Data for Decision-Making – An Analytics Approach 3
ACC  822  Information Systems Project Management 1 to 3
FI  844 Corporate Financial Strategies 1 to 3
FI  847 Corporate Strategies and Risk Management 1 to 3
FI  859 Mergers and Acquisitions 1 to 3
FI  863 Corporate Restructuring and Governance 1 to 3
MGT  832 Foundations of Negotiation 1 to 3
MGT  833 Complex Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Systems 1 to 3
MGT  842 Leading a Strategy Change 1 to 3
MKT  811 Brand Insights 1.5
MKT  821 Brand Strategy 1.5
SCM  833 Decision Support Models 1 to 3