Business Skills for Consultants (PSYC7405)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
3C
Incompatible
PSYC7604
Recommended companion
PSYC7415
Restricted
MPsychBus, or permission of Director of Organisational and Business Psychology programs
Assessment methods
Case studies, Presentation, Reflective essay.
Course enquiries
Ms Michelle McEniery (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Ms Michelle McEniery
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills that a consultant needs to work effectively in an organisational context. Issues addressed include consulting models; consulting in different business contexts; organisational systems & functions; diagnosis, intervention & evaluation; budgeting; project management; negotiation & conflict management; strategic thinking and judgment; report writing; and presentation skills. The course is structured using an action-learning approach. Students work in teams on a series of case studies throughout the semester under the supervision and guidance of an experienced consultant. This involves assessing the needs of the client, defining the scope of the project, developing a project plan (including milestones and deliverables), developing a budget, preparing the proposal or tender, and making a pitch to the client.