2022/2023
Международный консалтинг
Статус:
Майнор
Кто читает:
Департамент менеджмента
Где читается:
Санкт-Петербургская школа экономики и менеджмента
Когда читается:
3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ
Преподаватели:
Жуков Дмитрий Валерьевич
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
5
Контактные часы:
60
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This is an elective course in the minor programme “International Business”, designed as an introduction for the 3rd year students to the theory and practice of the international consulting. The overall objective of the course is to discuss and analyze international consulting and to develop the students' life skills in the field of consultants’ activities. The course is designed to provide students with a set of theoretical and applied knowledge about the basics of consulting and the world practice of consulting services. International consulting is of great importance for a highly competitive market in the conditions of problems and challenges that can be caused by both external and internal circumstances on local and global markets.
Learning Objectives
- The overall objective of the course is to discuss and analyze international consulting and to develop the students' life skills in the field of consultants’ activities.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students are capable of self-development, personal growth, initiative and leadership qualities
- Students are capable to apply knowledge and skills about the functioning of international organizations in a global context, including international consulting
- Students are capable to put into practice the methodology of international consulting, evaluate the conditions and consequences of decisions made
- Students find, define and use the information from different sources required for solution of assignments, cases and course project development
- Students use effectively business communication skills in English and Russian languages in oral, written and graphic forms; accept freely, analyze and critically evaluate oral and written business information in Russian and English
Course Contents
- World consultancy market
- Drivers for consulting
- Consulting as a profession
- Consulting fundamentals
- Consulting Methodology
- Practice of International Consulting
- International Consulting Case Studies
- Introduction / International Consulting
Assessment Elements
- HomeworkCourse project
- In-class activityClass activities, including assignments, teamwork, case studies, problem discussions
- Final examFinal exam will be conducted in the written form - multiple-choice test. The test is based upon the lectures’ and seminars’ material. It includes 40 questions with 4 possible answers.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Block, P. (2011). Flawless Consulting : A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used (Vol. 3rd ed). San Francisco: Pfeiffer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=356164
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Andler, N. (2011). Tools for Project Management, Workshops and Consulting : A Must-Have Compendium of Essential Tools and Techniques (Vol. 2nd rev. and enlarged ed). Weinheim: Publicis. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=398566
- Phillips, J. J., Phillips, P. P., & Trotter, W. D. (2015). Maximizing the Value of Consulting : A Guide for Internal and External Consultants. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=996595
- Rasiel, E. M., & Friga, P. N. (2001). The McKinsey Mind : Understanding and Implementing the Problem-solving Tools and Management Techniques of the World’s Top Strategic Consulting Firm. Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill Professional. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=66530