Business Consulting Project

Postgraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5900
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Course ID
203204
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Management
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Project
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in a professional consulting-style project in partnership with industry, community, or government organisations. Working in multidisciplinary teams, students investigate complex organisational challenges, conduct evidence-based analysis, and develop recommendations that address real-world business needs. Through interaction with industry partners, students strengthen their consulting, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication capabilities while critically reflecting on their professional growth, leadership potential, and career aspirations.

  • Foundations, Engagement, and Problem Framing
  • Analysis, Insights, and Recommendations
  • Delivery, Closure, and Professional Transition

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically investigate and analyse complex organisational challenges within industry contexts.
  • Integrate and apply advanced business knowledge, frameworks, and evidence to develop and justify recommendations.
  • Demonstrate professional consulting, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Collaborate effectively within project teams and contribute to the achievement of shared project outcomes.
  • Communicate complex information, analyses, reflections, recommendations, and project outcomes clearly and professionally for academic and industry audiences.
  • Critically evaluate personal employability skills, professional practice, and leadership development, and identify strategies for ongoing professional growth and future career development

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 24 units of study

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BUSI5104 Professional Consulting Project
Degree list
The following degrees include this course