Prepare for a career in consulting
Organized by knowledgeable executives-in-residence, our Consulting Practicum program gets Duke Master of Engineering Management students working on real-world industry projects.
- Five projects are conducted each semester as sections of the elective EGRMGMT 556
- A supervising faculty member selects four to six student consultants per project
- Students conduct regular conferences and meetings with project sponsors
Each project culminates in a final presentation to executives and the delivery of a professional report.
PROJECT TYPES
- Market Analysis
- Business Planning
- Marketing Planning
- Strategy Development
- System-Model Development
- Implementation
- Tech Development
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
- Apply course concepts to an authentic problem
- Experience real-world, team-based work
- Gain exposure to true-to-life challenges, such as ambiguity and change
- Conduct data gathering and analyze data for strategic insights
CONTACT
Joseph Holmes
Director, Consulting Practicum Program
919-200-4231
joseph.holmes@duke.edu
