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Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting
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Case-Based Frameworks for Mastering Management Consulting

This course is part of Foundations of Management Consulting: Strategies & Tools Specialization

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Instructor: Board Infinity

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3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

This course is for students and professionals preparing for management consulting roles, offering essential skills to succeed in this field.

16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

3 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Beginner level

This course is for students and professionals preparing for management consulting roles, offering essential skills to succeed in this field.

16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
  • About
  • Outcomes
  • Modules
  • Testimonials
  • Recommendations

What you'll learn

  • Understand and apply key consulting frameworks for analyzing business scenarios.

  • Solve complex business problems using frameworks for profitability, market entry, and pricing.

  • Explore growth, merger, and due diligence strategies with practical case examples.

  • Enhance problem-solving and strategic thinking skills for consulting engagements.

Skills you'll gain

  • Price Negotiation
  • Due Diligence
  • Business Analysis
  • Market Analysis
  • Management Consulting
  • Product Strategy
  • Business Strategy
  • Market Opportunities
  • Business Consulting
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Growth Strategies
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Financial Analysis
  • Competitive Analysis

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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course

Course Description

This course delves into the practical application of consulting frameworks to analyze and solve complex business problems. Participants will explore a variety of case frameworks, such as As-Is Analysis, Profitability, Market Entry, and Growth Strategy, alongside detailed examples. Through structured lessons, learners will gain insights into industry-standard frameworks like the 3Cs, 4Ps, Porter’s Five Forces, and specialized strategies for pricing, mergers, and due diligence. Designed with real-world examples and practical exercises, this course equips learners with the skills needed to effectively approach consulting problems and develop impactful solutions. Learning Objectives 1. Understand and apply key consulting frameworks for analyzing business scenarios. 2. Solve complex business problems using frameworks for profitability, market entry, and pricing. 3. Explore growth, merger, and due diligence strategies with practical case examples. 4. Enhance problem-solving and strategic thinking skills for consulting engagements. Target Audience This course is ideal for students, professionals, and aspiring consultants looking to master the application of frameworks in solving real-world business problems. It is especially beneficial for individuals preparing for consulting interviews or seeking to enhance their problem-solving capabilities in management consulting roles.

In this module, you will gain an overview of different types of consulting frameworks and their uses in analyzing complex business problems. You will learn how to conduct an "As-Is" analysis of a company, including its business situation, marketing strategy, and industry position. These foundational frameworks will serve as the building blocks for understanding and addressing various business challenges.

What's included

9 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

9 videos•Total 39 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course•1 minute•Preview module
  • Meet your Instructor•1 minute
  • Types of consulting frameworks•0 minutes
  • What are the different types of frameworks?•6 minutes
  • How are these frameworks used in complex business problems?•5 minutes
  • Company As-Is Analysis frameworks•0 minutes
  • Analyzing company business situation (3Cs and Business situation framework)•6 minutes
  • Analyzing company’s current marketing strategy (4Ps)•5 minutes
  • Industry analysis (Porter’s 5 forces)•9 minutes
3 readings•Total 75 minutes
  • Syllabus•15 minutes
  • Read More About Consulting Frameworks: Types, Applications, and Benefits•30 minutes
  • Read More About Analyzing Business Situations: Frameworks for Strategic Insights•30 minutes
3 assignments•Total 120 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Types of consulting frameworks•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Company As-Is Analysis frameworks•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Case frameworks overview•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Meet and Greet•10 minutes

This module focuses on specific frameworks for addressing key business problems related to profitability, market entry, pricing strategies, and new product introductions. You will learn how to dissect these problems, apply relevant frameworks, and analyze real-world case examples to understand their practical applications.

What's included

14 videos3 readings4 assignments

14 videos•Total 97 minutes
  • Profitability•0 minutes•Preview module
  • What is a profitability business problem?•6 minutes
  • Revenue side analysis framework•6 minutes
  • Cost side analysis framework•8 minutes
  • Case example•10 minutes
  • Market Entry Strategy•0 minutes
  • What is a market entry business problem?•5 minutes
  • Target market assessment framework•8 minutes
  • “How to enter” framework•5 minutes
  • Case example•16 minutes
  • Overview of Pricing strategy•0 minutes
  • What is a pricing related business problem?•4 minutes
  • Pricing framework•9 minutes
  • Case example•11 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • Read more about Profitability Case Interviews•15 minutes
  • Read more about Market Entry Cases•15 minutes
  • Read more about Pricing Strategy Framework•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Profitability•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Market entry strategy•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Pricing strategy•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Business problem frameworks (Part 1)•60 minutes

In the final module, you will delve into advanced business problem frameworks, including those for growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence. You will learn to use these frameworks to formulate strategies for business growth, navigate the complexities of M&A activities, and conduct thorough due diligence. Real-world case examples will be provided to illustrate the application of these frameworks.

What's included

16 videos3 readings4 assignments1 peer review

16 videos•Total 106 minutes
  • Growth strategy•0 minutes•Preview module
  • What is a growth strategy business problem?•8 minutes
  • Growth framework (1/2)•5 minutes
  • Growth framework (2/2)•7 minutes
  • Case example•11 minutes
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Overview•0 minutes
  • What is a M&A business problem?•8 minutes
  • M&A lifecycle•6 minutes
  • M&A framework•8 minutes
  • Case example•9 minutes
  • Due diligence•0 minutes
  • What is a due diligence problem?•7 minutes
  • Types of due diligence•4 minutes
  • Commercial due diligence framework•6 minutes
  • Case example•17 minutes
  • Course Closure - Gratitude !•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Read more about Growth Strategy•30 minutes
  • Read more about M&A strategy•15 minutes
  • Read more about Due Diligence Cases•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 150 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Growth strategy•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Merger & Acquisition (M&A)•30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Due diligence•30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Business problem frameworks (Part 2)•60 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
  • Practice Peer Review Project- Strategic Business Analysis and Recommendations for Apple Inc.•120 minutes

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