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WiSe 20/21: Consulting Field Study

Genia Kostka

Information for students

Please note: The language of the course will be English. Students attending this class need to make sure to have sufficient time available to complete the tasks during those months.

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In this course, Master students work jointly with Professor Kostka to advance their research skills. During a kick off session in October 2020, the Professor will present students with a complex ‘real-life’ problem related to China. Students will be asked to apply the research methods and consulting skills learned in class to an actual case. They also learn to work together in teams and will receive feedback during a mid-term feedback session and a final presentation. The goal of this seminar is to use a variety of research methods. Students will read Chinese sources, conduct desktop research, and use other possible research methods. This course also introduces numerous consulting skills and introduce valuable tools used by and required in the consulting industry. In particular, basic consulting frameworks will be taught, such as the 80-20 rule, the elevator speech, 2-2 matrix, issue trees, and top-down communication. By working in a group to address real life questions and tasks, the course will focus on further advancing students' research skills, problem solving skills, presentation skills, and Chinese reading ability. close