Consulting Mandate Program
Management Consulting Concordia is a student-run committee that offers business events and consulting services through our Consulting Mandate Program. Leveraging the talents of Concordia University students, we provide partners with strategic, impactful services. We are both client centered and dynamic & agile, as we diligently tailor our approach to each partner's unique needs. This includes marketing services, strategic planning and tech implementation. In addition, we utilize a diverse talent pool of Concordia University students who continuously learn, innovate, and apply novel strategies to deliver impactful solutions.
This initiative matches students with a local non-profit organization or a start-up in the community over a course of 12 weeks. Throughout the program, students conduct extensive research and meet with their client on a bi-weekly basis in order to help them navigate their business challenges. CMP also provides workshops by industry professionals in order to equip them with the resources needed to undertake this project. The students then present their final deliverable which includes findings from industry research and an implementation plan at the end of their mandate.
Mandate Timeline
Fall Semester: Personal Development & Workshops
Fall semester focuses on personal and professional development. Throughout the Fall semester, each analyst is paired with a consultant mentor. Analysts will engage in a series of workshops and training sessions designed to hone your skills and prepare you for real-world consulting challenges.
Winter Semester: Mandate Kick-Off
The Winter semester marks the commencement of the consulting mandate. This is where theory meets practice. You'll work on real consulting projects, applying the knowledge and skills you've developed during the Fall semester.
Learn the Basics
Some take-aways CMP has to offer include:
Seminars
Students will have access to interactive, skill-enhancing workshops run by seasoned consultants from leading firms, designed to refine student competencies and elevate the quality of their work.
Network
Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight and network with consultants at our events and conferences hosted year-long.
Workshops
Students can look forward to workshops such as “Consulting A-Z”, “Toolkit workshops” and “Storytelling workshops” to further enhance their skills and knowledge on what it takes to become a successful consultant.
CMP's offering to Clients
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Clients will be offered top talent from all faculties of Concordia University that will be selected based on the mandate's needs.
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Clients will be given unique, tailored strategies developed by a diverse, skilled team to address your specific business needs.
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Clients will receive access to high-quality consulting services and cutting-edge perspectives infused with the latest academic research and industry trends.
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Clients will be given the opportunity to customize their partnership to their liking, and gain recognition within the Concordia community throughout our many social media channels and platforms.
Past Mandates
"Participating in the Consulting Mandate Program was a transformative experience for me as a student eager to break into the consulting industry. Through this program, I had the opportunity to work as a consultant and gain valuable hands-on experience while collaborating with other consultants and like-minded students. The skills and knowledge I acquired not only played a pivotal role in securing a summer internship at Deloitte in consulting, but also
empowered me to excel during my internship. MCC's program truly prepared me for the consulting industry and I would highly recommend it to all aspiring consultants."
Derek Manzo
