“ The hands-on experience students get working directly with clients to solve
real problems is far and away the best preparation for a consulting position
after graduation. ”
- John Murray, MBA '01, McKinsey & Company
- John Murray, MBA '01, McKinsey & Company
Our Services
Illinois Business Consulting (IBC) provides consulting services with an emphasis in strategy, marketing, and finance. Most IBC engagements are 6-12 weeks in length and require a modest fee, with the exception of the Finance Practicum. The differences between a typical engagement and the Finance Practicum are outlined in the following table.
| Characteristic | Typical IBC Engagement | IBC Finance Practicum |
| Description | Longer-term and more complex engagement in a variety of functional areas | Short-term engagement with a limited scope that focuses on
financial issues and concepts |
| Project duration | 6-12 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Typical team size | 4-6 members | 2-3 members |
| Consultant team | Cross-functional team consisting of graduate and select undergraduate students | Team members include Master of Science in Finance students |
| Project Timing | Projects staffed year round during fall, spring, and summer terms | Projects take place the first two weeks of January during Winter Break |
| Fee | Modest fee, depending on project length and complexity | No fee associated with service; sponsoring company may choose to subsidize travel costs |
| How to Apply | Request Our Services | Follow the directions in Request Our Services and specify that you are interested in a Finance Practicum project |
| Application Deadline | Applications accepted year round | Must apply by November 1 |
| More Information | Refer to Service Offerings | Refer to Practicum |
