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:
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| 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 |