Business Education

Campbell University MBA students gain consulting experience through partnerships with local companies

By Staff Report, posted 2 years ago
Photo courtesy of Campbell University

During their current spring semester for their Strategic Management-Live Case Seminar, 38 students were split into eight teams to consult with eight client companies in Harnett and other surrounding counties.

Led by Dr. Shahriar Mostashari with help from Dr. Mike Seibert, students work with client-companies to analyze their current performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and generate recommendations to help clients improve their competitiveness and profitability.

The course primarily serves small and midsize businesses located in the greater Harnett County area, which includes Chatham, Cumberland, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Sampson, and Wake Counties.

“This semester we were excited to welcome two new partners: Dunn Area Committee of 100 and Central Carolina Community College – Small Business Center,” said Dr. Mostashari in a press release.

The goal of the MBA students is to establish a collaborative relationship with their client, assure that attention is given to both the business issues, as well as the relationship, and develop long term solutions to problems. 

Teams conduct extensive primary and secondary research including industry analysis, client interviews, market analysis, financial analysis, and more. Their meetings feature interactions with owner-managers, faculty, and our program partners.

“This course represents the MBA version of a medical doctor residency requirement,” said Dr. Mike Seibert in a press release. “Taking a scholar-practitioner approach, students must learn and practice technical skills, interpersonal skills, and consulting skills over a rigorous eight-week consulting project. For most, this course represents the MBA student’s first experience with establishing a trusted advisor relationship with a real client-company.”

The intersection of Campbell University’s mission and the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business commitment to service, professional development, and cooperation with Campbell stakeholders can be observed in the MBA 790: Strategic Management-Live Case Seminar.

Any organization interested in partnering with Campbell MBA students, can complete an online application at https://cuweb.wufoo.com/forms/business-consulting-practicum/. This free and confidential service is offered three times a year— spring, summer, and fall.

More information about the MBA Business Consulting Practicum can be found online at https://business.campbell.edu/about/business-consulting/

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