REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Course Title

LIU Honors Consulting Seminar (Spring 21)

Collaboration Overview

In this course, students utilize and direct all previous knowledge attained in the area of management toward the solution of a pragmatic problem. The research project incorporates theoretical and empirical literature plus relevant methodology. The course will teach students basic and intermediate skills that are essential for strategic consulting. Topics such as problem analysis, company valuation, as well as framework and general strategy development will be covered. Students will be evaluated based on their performance in class discussions and their performance in the consulting project. Students will work in either a domestic or an international consulting team for global and domestic companies. Students are expected to collaborate, discuss and deliver recommendations to their clients during weekly meetings. Each project will conclude in a final presentation to each team’s respective client. Class discussions and lectures will be centered on discussions of the domestic projects.

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Engagement Format: Capstone

Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in consulting teams of 3-5 directly with faculty and client liaisons on developing real solutions to real-world challenges.

Timeline & Next Steps

  • January 28, 2021

    Deadline for Companies to Apply to Participate

  • January 29, 2021

    Deadline to finalize all project details!

  • February 4, 2021

    2:00 – 4:40 PM ET – – OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH: We’ll find a time on this day to web conference you into class to meet your team and kickoff your project.

  • April 29, 2021

    OFFICIAL PROJECT END: We’ll find a time on this day to web conference you into our class to close the project before final exams start for the LIU students.

Project Inspiration

Project templates by topic that might inspire you…

Account Management

Process Overview / Mapping
Software Suite Recommendations
Process Optimization

Corporate Social Responsibility

Strategy Development
Requirements Planning
Evaluation and Recommendations

Customer Service

New Business Opportunity Assessment
New Product/Service Development
Customer Discovery/Interviewing

Growth Strategy

Business Opportunity Research
Prospecting New Relationships
Designing & Scaling Processes

International Affairs

Expansion Planning
Cultural Assessment
Strategic Entry

Legal, Regulatory, Compliance

Impending Regulation Assessment
Legal Documents & Legal Structure Audit
Prospecting Legal Firms

Marketing

Branding Strategy/Redesign
Social Media Optimization
User/Customer Acquisition Strategy Development & Testing

Mergers & Acquisitions

Prospecting Acquirer Targets
Establishing & Validating Valuations
Researching Potential Acquisitions

Operations

Process Design Review
Scalability Assessment
Inter-Departmental Efficiency Assessment

Org Culture, D&I

Diversity Assessments
Inclusion Protocols
Training & Development

PR & Communications

PR Strategy Consulting
Communications Planning
Messaging & Tone Advancement

Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain

Sourcing & Distribution Analysis
Inventory Management
Distribution Optimization

Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis

Growth Analysis
Valuations Assessment
Financial Performance Analysis​

Sales & Business Development

New Business Opportunity Assessment
Market Testing
Customer Discovery/Interviewing

Talent Management

Talent Competency Mapping
Training & Development Curriculum Design
Talent Satisfaction Assessments

Academic Mentors

Instructor

Tremayne Tatem

[email protected]

Academic Program Details

SchoolLong Island University C.W. Post (LIU Post)
CourseLIU Honors Consulting Seminar (Spring 21)
Graduate / Undergraduate
  • All Undergraduate
Students Enrolled30
Student Time Commitment15-30 Hours
Class Meeting Day & Time*Thursdays 2:00 - 4:40 PM ET

*Note: Company, faculty, and students will finalize meeting and communication schedule after collaboration is finalized

Collaboration Requirements

Requested Industries
Aerospace & Defense, Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Entertainment & Recreation, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, Construction, Repair & Maintenance, Consumer Services, Finance, Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Media, Mining & Metals, Oil, Gas, Energy & Utilities, Real Estate, Retail, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics
Requested Company Size
  • Established Startup
  • High-Growth Startup
  • Small Business
  • Medium Business
  • Large Enterprise
Duration12 weeks (02/04/2021 - 04/29/2021)
LocationN/A
Company Time Commitment2 Hours per week of mentoring, answering key questions, and providing access to helpful resources
Project Count1

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