Industry Consulting Project
(COMM2233)
Get a taste of what a career in consulting is like with the Industry Consulting Project.
Apply your academic knowledge to real business problems as part of a student consulting team. Partnering with your host organisation and an industry mentor, you’ll work in small teams to tackle a project. At the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your solution to senior members of the organisation.
You’ll participate in company visits, workshops, and mentoring sessions to enhance your communication and presentation skills. Additionally, you’ll expand your professional network by meeting senior professionals in your chosen industry.
Why choose Industry Consulting Project?
Course benefits
- Work with large scale, well known organisations based in Sydney.
- Attend your host organisation’s office and work directly with an industry mentor.
- Improve your teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
- Expand your personal and professional network.
- Hone your presentation skills and deliver solutions direct to industry partners.
As part of the Industry Consulting Project my team and I worked with the South Western Sydney Local Health District where we presented innovative recommendations to enhance disability employment. This project allowed me to apply my academic knowledge to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Emujin Adiyabilegt
Bachelor of Commerce | Term 3 2024
- Industry partners
- How to enrol
- Course essentials
View the upcoming industry partners for COMM2233 on myCareer Manager
Industry Consulting Project is a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course and can be taken as an elective.
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6 units of credit
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Term 1, Term 2, Term 3
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This course aligns with UNSW term dates.
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To be eligible you must:
Be an undergraduate student.
Be enrolled at UNSW Business School.
Have completed 48 units of credit by the commencement of the course.
Have room in your degree for this course.
Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials or myBCom First Year Portfolio (COMM1999).
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This course is graded according to the standard UNSW grading scheme.
Please refer to the course outline for detailed assessment information.
What students say
Bachelor of Commerce | T3 2024
The Industry Consulting Project in collaboration with L.E.K. Consulting provided an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the consulting field. I worked on crafting innovative solutions, advancing circular economy initiatives for local businesses, and delivering strategic, data-driven recommendations. This experience was both challenging and enriching. I am grateful for the support and guidance I received throughout the project, which significantly contributed to my growth. I look forward to leveraging the valuable insights and practical skills gained from this experience in my future endeavours.
B. of Actuarial | T3 2024
The Industry Consulting Project has been an incredible journey of learning and practical experience. From concept development to presenting our final recommendations, every step was enriching. I’m grateful for the opportunity to apply these skills in real-world scenarios and look forward to carrying these experiences into my future career.
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