Organizational Consulting Skills   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

IO 512 - Organizational Consulting Skills


Prerequisite(s): IO 400  and IO 510 . This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to serve as internal and external consultants to business and non-profit organizations. The class reviews individual, group, and organizational assessment strategies. Through case analysis and in–class experiential exercises, students gain skills in project proposal, problem framing, contract development, client relations, and presentation of findings. Legal and ethical issues specific to the consulting role will also be addressed. (Lab Fee) (3 credits)