Program Overview

Introduction to the Microprogram Management Consulting

The Microprogram Management Consulting provides a well-rounded development experience for Telfer undergraduate students, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, competencies, and practical experiences needed to excel in management consulting. Introduced in 2024, this microprogram is a successor to the Profession of Management Consulting Program (PMCP) that began in 2015.

Program Overview

As a member of the microprogram, students will:

• Network with and learn from industry professionals
• Undertake a consulting project
• Receive valuable mentorship from Certified Management Consultants (CMCs/FCMCs) This microprogram helps meet certain requirements of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) CMC program, which will help students move towards qualifying for the prestigious CMC global designation.

Why the Microprogram Management Consulting?

Expertise in Management Consulting

The curriculum is crafted by academics and industry experts, featuring the widely accepted five-phase consulting process, ensuring an education thats relevant, practical, and rigorous.

Consulting Project Experience

Students will apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on experience in a management consulting project, partnering with an organization to enhance their operations and achieve objectives.

Networking

Students will network with alumni and professionals from top management consulting firms, gaining insights into the industry through workshops, case cracks, guest speaker presentations, and one-on-one mentorship.

Exclusive Visits and Trips to Top Consulting Firms

Students will visit leading organizations, connect with and learn from management consulting leaders, and explore opportunities that may await them after graduation.

Immersive Learning Environment

The program offers small cohort sizes and employer-facilitated sessions tailored for program participants, providing valuable opportunities and encouraging direct engagement to enhance learning and professional growth.

Job Opportunities

With an intensive curriculum and extensive networking opportunities, students will have an edge in the job market, parlaying their newfound skills into internships and full-time positions.

Telfer Students and CMC-Canadas Academic Partnership Program

The University of Ottawa is an academic partner of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada), reinforcing its commitment to excellence in management consulting and advancing professional standards in the industry. Through this partnership, Telfer students can access free resources, including:

• Membership with full access to benefits such as job postings and membership pricing for professional development and networking events
• Connect: Access to the CMC-Canada Mentorship Program, industry and service communities, speakers, judges, and career mentors
• Resources: Immediate online access to the Associations Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), which provides methodologies, tools, and techniques

About CMC-Canada

The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) fosters excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession, administering and conferring the CMC designation in Canada. The Association and its members advocate for the CMC designation and are dedicated to advancing the profession and delivering benefits to the client community.