Small Business Consulting. Introduction to comprehensive organizational analysis, alternative development and implementation planning in an actual business firm. Students work in teams with the management of firms in the surrounding area. Extensive field work is required. Students are required to meet regularly with the managers of firms assigned to their team, conduct an analysis of the firm's problems and develop a plan of action for solving the problems identified.
Professional presentations are an integral part of course.
Upon completion of Small Business Consulting the student will be able to consult with small businesses in a number of management areas. The team work requires students meeting regularly with the instructor and the managers of firms participating in the projects. Analyzing firm problems, determining and selecting alternative solutions, and developing plans of actions for solving the problems are the major skills developed by the student. In addition, the student will create professional presentations to firm managers as an integral part of the course. D. Goals and Objectives of Course Provide students with a transition experience from the classroom to the business environment.