- Docente: Laura Amadesi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: SECS-P/08
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in International Management (cod. 5891)
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from Feb 10, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025
Learning outcomes
The course objective is to integrate and transfer the managerial tools that were acquired during the two year program in an operational perspective. A particular focus will be given to the role of consultants in the strategic decision making of firms, to the management tools used by management consulting firms, to the methodology for the of top management decision making. At the end of the course, participants will have a methodical approach to managerial problem solving in a business company.
Course contents
Introduction to Management Consulting
Readings/Bibliography
Supporting Books
The McKinsey Mind: Understanding and Implementing the Problem-Solving Tools and Management Techniques of the World's Top Strategic Consulting Firm, by Ethan Rasiel and Ph.D., Paul N. Friga
The McKinsey Engagement: A Powerful Toolkit For More Efficient and Effective Team Problem Solving, by Ph.D. Paul N.Friga
Material uploaded on Virtuale
Teaching methods
Class lessons, case studies, open discussions, participation of industry managers and senior consultants from top consulting firm
Assessment methods
Team development and presentation of a business case. The work will be developed by teams, each student will be assessed based on the quality of the work developed in team and based on his/her individual presentation skills. In addition there is a short written test to evaluate individual knowledge of the methodology presented during the course.
Teaching tools
Slide presentation
Office hours
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SDGs


This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.