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    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.
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    Teaching staff

    Convenor: mba.academicleader@otago.ac.nz

    Textbooks

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    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, interdisciplinary perspective, lifelong learning, communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, ethics, environmental literacy, information literacy, research, self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Please refer to course outline.

    Timetable

    2nd Non standard period (19 January 2026 - 27 April 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    2nd Non standard period (19 January 2026 - 27 April 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    4th Non standard period (22 June 2026 - 28 September 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    4th Non standard period (22 June 2026 - 28 September 2026)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa
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