Theory and Practice of Business Consulting

Course: Educational and professional program "Business Consulting"

Structural unit: Faculty of Economics

Title
Theory and Practice of Business Consulting
Code
ОК 01
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
LO 1. Formulate, analyze and synthesize solutions to scientific and practical problems LO 4. Develop economic projects and systems of comprehensive actions for their implementation, taking into account their goals, expected socio-economic consequences of social problems, risks, legislative, resource and other constraints LO 5. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity LO 9. Make effective decisions under uncertain conditions and requirements that require applying new approaches, methods, and tools of socio-economic research LO 12. Justifying management decisions for the effective development of economic entities, considering the goals, resources, constraints and risks LO 16. Assess the situation and trends in the consulting services market
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know: the economy of the enterprise; the essence of entrepreneurial activity and the needs of entrepreneurs; basics of marketing; the essence and objectives of enterprise management; the essence of a systematic and process approach to enterprise management; basics of personnel management; basics of project management; basics of risk management; basics of quality management; basic provisions of Ukrainian legislation on enterprise management in Ukraine and economic relations between enterprises. 2. Possess basic skills to search for, collect, document, systematize and analyze information; conduct business communication; determine the impact of environmental factors (external and internal) on the activities of the enterprise; identify (allocate) business processes and find reserves for their development and improvement; plan activities, projects, etc.; assess risks; develop complex documents.
Course content
The essence of business consulting is disclosed. The key tasks facing a business consultant are analyzed. The key competencies of a business consultant are defined. Common methods for solving problems in organizing, implementing, and managing consulting projects are studied. Cases from the practice of business consulting in Ukraine and the world are considered.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars, individual work
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Testing, surveys, supplements – 5 points / 4 points 2. Solving practical problems and cases – 10 points / 6 points 3. Module test № 1 – 15 points / 10 points 4. Module test № 2 – 15 points / 10 points 5. Solving practical problems and cases – 15 points / 10 points
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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