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MBA Experiential Core Course Options: Clarkson Consulting Group (SB611) Clarkson University School of Business Prof. Sandy Fisher Tuesday August 19, 2008. Agenda. The goals of SB611 Academic expectations Behavioral expectations The nature of the projects Timing. The Goals of SB611.

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  1. MBA Experiential Core Course Options: Clarkson Consulting Group (SB611)Clarkson University School of BusinessProf. Sandy FisherTuesday August 19, 2008

  2. Agenda • The goals of SB611 • Academic expectations • Behavioral expectations • The nature of the projects • Timing

  3. The Goals of SB611 1. Use real projects to develop a broad set of business-relevant skills: • Applying knowledge to real business situations • Problem identification • Data collection • Generation of alternatives • Presenting findings • Project management • Client interaction/client management • Business development • Preparing proposals and contracts • Ethical client interaction 2. Apply and develop specific knowledge of business processes, organizations, and their environments

  4. SB611 Academic Expectations • Complete text readings and individual assignments on-time and at a very high level of quality. • Complete individual project tasks on-time and at a very high level of quality. • Contribute to team-based tasks in an effective and efficient manner.

  5. SB611 Academic Expectations In many ways, client deliverables are held to a higher quality standard than typical class assignments; these represent not only you, but also the School of Business and University. Your work ultimately affects your client and their stakeholders - this is a lot of responsibility and you need to take it seriously.

  6. SB611 Behavioral Expectations • Act professionally at all times when meeting with clients and working on client sites. • Work effectively with undergraduate students on your teams. • Follow all relevant laws and University regulations. • Behave in an ethical manner at all times. • Be flexible, be responsive, and maintain a positive attitude. • Be on-time, dressed appropriately, and prepared for all class meetings, team meetings, and client meetings.

  7. Fall Semester Projects • Adirondack Scenic Railroad • Tourist railroad with multiple locations in NNY • Analysis of prospects for converting operations to biodiesel • CORC Store • Potsdam non-profit second hand store • Analysis of current practices, assistance in planning for expansion and/or relocation • Clarkson Childcare Center • Continuation of feasibility study started in Spring 2008 • Project will focus on financial analysis • Northern Adirondack Trading Cooperative • Non-profit organization that assists local entrepreneurs • Focus on marketing assistance for businesses

  8. Should You Take Consulting Group? • CCG is a lot of work, but is a great experience for students who are willing and motivated to do the work. • It can provide good material for your resume and behavioral interview questions if you don’t already have significant work experience. • If you already know that consulting does not interest you, consider international study options. • If you are concerned about workload, consider one of the university-based study abroad options (Steyr, Reims).

  9. Timing Take it in the spring unless… • You have significant previous business education or experience and a particular interest in one of the projects for fall semester. • Spring is better for most students because you have more in-depth knowledge with the modules under your belt. • This also gives you more time to consider and apply for the international study options.

  10. Questions??? Prof. Sandy Fisher 268-6430 sfisher@clarkson.edu 375 Snell Hall

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