Program Overview
The MSc in Management Consultancy is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a career in the global consulting industry. It covers operations, key players, methodologies, and consulting tools through courses, guest speaker sessions, and a live consulting project. With an employment rate of 85% within 6 months of graduation and support from industry leaders like PricewaterhouseCoopers, this program equips graduates for a successful career as management consultants.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Management Consultancy is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global consulting industry and prepare them for a career in this field. The program covers the industry's operations, dominant players, key success factors, management issues, consulting tools and methodologies, proposal writing, and other essential skills for successful management consultants. The program includes practical experience through:
- Company Clinics: Students work directly with SMEs in Semester 1.
- Live Consulting Project: Students complete a live consulting project for a client company in Semester 2. The program is ideal for graduates in business or economics who are interested in pursuing a career in the competitive and global management consulting industry.
Teaching:
The program features guest speakers from leading consulting firms, including recent graduates, who provide valuable insights and expertise.
Careers:
The program aims to prepare students for careers in the management consulting industry.
- Employment Rate: 85% of students are employed within 6 months of graduation.
Other:
- Program Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
- Starting Date: September 2024.
- Class Profile:
- Class size: 74
- Average Age: 24
- Gender Ratio: 39% Female, 61% Male
- Nationalities: 6
- International Class Percentage: 74%
- Scholarships and Awards:
- PricewaterhouseCoopers sponsors a Gold Medal Award and a bursary of €500 for the top student (highest GPA).
- All students become Graduate Members of the IMCA (Institute of Management Consultants & Advisors in Ireland) for the duration of the course and one year post-qualification.
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