Overview
Students work with clients to understand their business and apply course materials to a real business problem. Both the ability to manage the project process and final report are marked.
Students collaborate with clients to tackle genuine business challenges, applying insights gained from core academic studies. Through a structured project process and professional consulting engagement, they develop problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Both the process and the consulting outcomes are assessed, ensuring a high-impact learning experience that prepares students for success in the business world.
About this paper
| Paper title | Professional Consulting Engagement |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Administration |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 2nd Non standard period (19 January 2026 - 27 April 2026)
(Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (19 January 2026 - 27 April 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (22 June 2026 - 28 September 2026) (Distance learning) 4th Non standard period (22 June 2026 - 28 September 2026) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $10,884.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- CBUS 540
- Limited to
- MBA
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Convenor: mba.academicleader@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, interdisciplinary perspective, lifelong learning, communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, ethics, environmental literacy, information literacy, research, self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Please refer to course outline.
Overview
Students work with clients to understand their business and apply course materials to a real business problem. Both the ability to manage the project process and final report are marked.
Students collaborate with clients to tackle genuine business challenges, applying insights gained from core academic studies. Through a structured project process and professional consulting engagement, they develop problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and adaptability. Both the process and the consulting outcomes are assessed, ensuring a high-impact learning experience that prepares students for success in the business world.
About this paper
| Paper title | Professional Consulting Engagement |
|---|---|
| Subject | Business Administration |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | 2nd Non standard period (18 January 2027 - 31 May 2027)
(Distance learning)
2nd Non standard period (18 January 2027 - 31 May 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (14 June 2027 - 31 October 2027) (Distance learning) 4th Non standard period (14 June 2027 - 31 October 2027) (On campus) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- CBUS 540
- Limited to
- MBA
- Eligibility
- Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Convener: mba.academicleader@otago.ac.nz
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Please refer to course outline.