Global Management Consulting

Introduction

This level 3 consulting subject gives Bachelor of Commerce students the opportunity to gain valuable applied industry experience. Global Management Consulting (GMC) is offered as a global learning experience and students will be required to travel to the host cities and collaborate with their team members on a realistic business scenario posed by an overseas company. Students will receive guidance from their academic and company mentors.

By completing this subject, you will:

  • Gain experience in management consulting and learn more about important consulting skills
  • Address and solve a realistic business problem set by an international organisation
  • Develop practical employability and enterprise skills
  • Learn to effectively collaborate in a global team
  • Gain project management experience that may be attractive to future employers

View this subject in the Handbook.

Applications for GMC June 2024 have closed. Stay tuned for the next round of applications opening in late July for GMC November 2024.

Xunliang and her GMC team

“My GMC experience was a memorable one. The program provides students with exposure to professional-level management consulting, as well as the unique opportunity to experience work culture in a foreign country”

Xunliang Huang, Global Management Consulting at Keystone Investors

Read more about Xunliang's experience

Key dates

Students offered a place in Global Management Consulting are required to participate in all listed activities. If you are unable to commit to one or more of these dates, please do not apply.

ActivityJune 2024 (Berlin, Germany)November 2024 (London and Paris)
Applications openMonday  26 February 2024Monday 22 July 2024
Info Session (online)Tuesday 5 March 2024
Watch the video recording
To be confirmed
Applications closeWednesday 13 March 2024Wednesday 7 August 2024
Selection outcomesBy Friday 22 March 2024To be confirmed
Logistic briefingTuesday 16 April 2024To be confirmed
LMS module dueFriday 21 June 2024To be confirmed
Students arrive in-countryTuesday 25 June 2024Tuesday 26 November 2024
Induction Workshop (in-country)Wednesday 26 June 2024Wednesday 27 November 2024
In-companyThursday 27 June - Wednesday 10 July 2024Thursday 28 November - Wednesday 11 December 2024
Students depart countryThursday 11 July 2024Thursday 12 December 2024

Selection criteria

Global Management Consulting is available as an elective to Bachelor of Commerce students from all majors or as part of the management major.

We are looking for a diverse group of students who will be ambassadors for the University of Melbourne. Entry is competitive as there are limited places available in each intake. The below criteria should help you determine whether you would be a strong candidate for Global Management Consulting.

Please note that all entry requirements below must be fulfilled to be considered:

    • Completion of a minimum of 125 credit points of undergraduate study at the time of application
    • You have not previously taken MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting or MGMT30012 Management Consulting. Students are not eligible to take both Management Consulting and Global Management Consulting within their degree.
    • Actuarial Students seeking to apply for Global Management Consulting must seek course advice from Stop 1 prior to applying.

The Academic Subject Coordinator will also consider the following when allocating places:

  • Academic performance
  • Responses to three application questions
  • An overall match of skills, experience and interests to the available project
  • Information Session

    Watch the recording of the GMC June information session (hosted 5th March 2024) to hear directly from the academic subject coordinator and a past GMC student.

    Costs, grants, scholarships and funding

    • Program Fee and Travel Costs

      Besides the standard tuition cost of the Global Management Consulting subject, there will be additional costs associated with the travel component of the June 2024 intake for:

      • Program fee which covers your accommodation cost during the trip (cost varies depending on destination). An intial deposit of $500 is required to secure your place.
      LocationProgram Fee (AUD)
      Berlin$3543
      • Airfare to and from the destination country
      • Meals and transportation expenses while abroad
      • Visa application fees (if required for the destination country)

      These additional costs will vary depending on the destination city and specific itinerary of the trip. Students are encouraged to budget accordingly.

    • The John D. and Dagnija Balmford Travel Grant

      Available through the generosity of John D. and Dagnija Balmford, we have up to 3 grants to the value of $3,000 each available to second or third-year Bachelor of Commerce students who would benefit from additional financial support to undertake Global Management Consulting.

      Eligibility:

      To be considered for the Balmford Travel Grant, you must meet each of the following criteria:

      1. be a domestic student;
      2. meet the eligibility criteria for Global Management Consulting
      3. be enrolled in your second or third-year of study;
      4. intend on taking MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting in June 2024 and have submitted an application; and
      5. meet the financial criteria as defined by Access Melbourne requirements. This includes being in receipt of Austudy, ABSTUDY, Youth Allowance, if your parents receive Family Tax Benefit A or you can demonstrate a financial need.

      How to apply and what’s the process:

      1. Apply for MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting via the online form in the “How to apply” section below.
      2. Apply for the Balmford Travel Grant by Wednesday, 13 March 2024. This includes uploading evidence proving your financial situation (e.g. a Centrelink statement) and a 500 word written Scholarship Impact Statement on how the potential travel grant could impact your ability to participate in a global experience program.
      3. Students who are offered a place in MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting and who also applied for the Balmford Travel Grant will have their eligibility reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will be made up of the Industry Experience and Global Skills manager and the Scholarships officer.
      4. Recipients of the Balmford Travel Grant will be notified via their student email.
    • FBE Travel Studentship

      There are a number of FBE Travel Studentships valued at $5,000 for eligible students* to support travel to Berlin for the Global Management Consulting subject.

      These studentships will help you to make the most of these amazing study experiences by contributing to many of the costs associated with participating such as the GMC Program Fee (accommodation), flights and in-country costs.

      Successful recipients will receive the FBE Travel Studentship in two parts - a Faculty subsidised GMC Program Fee (no requirement for you to pay the GMC Program Fee cost upfront), with the remainder of the $5000 to be paid to the student as a grant.

      There is no separate application for the FBE Travel Studentship, all eligible applicants will automatically be considered.

      *Eligibility is based on the data students provided at enrolment. Students are eligible if they meet one or more of the following specific categories: Recognition as an Indigenous Australian, home address is in a low socioeconomic area(as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) and resident of a regional, rural or remote area. Access Melbourne students who meet one or more of the following Access Melbourne categories are also eligible: disadvantaged financial background, resident of a regional or remote area, recognition as an Indigenous Australian and graduate of an underrepresented school.

    • Student Financial Aid

      A range of funding available usually in the form of interest-free loans. Please see the Financial aid website for more information.

    • OS-HELP Loan

      Available to students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in a degree course who want to undertake part of their study overseas. Find out more here.

    Preparing your application

    The University of Melbourne offers a range of tools, resources, workshops and information sessions to assist you with preparing a quality CV, strengthening your interview skills and much more.

    Careers & Employability Studio

    Get online resources, CV preparation, workshops/seminars, individual advice.

    Smart Resume

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    EmployMe

    Get job application tools, personality and skills test, employability skills and more.

    How to apply

    Applications for the June 2024 intake of Global Management Consulting have closed.

    • Step 1

      Login to Sonia Live using your University of Melbourne student credentials: https://unimelb.sonialive.com/.

      Click on Faculty of Business and Economics.

    • Step 2

      Click on the Placements tab on the menu bar at the top of the page and search for Global Management Consulting.

      Please note that Global Management Consulting will only appear in the Placements screen if applications are currently open for an upcoming intake. If the subject does not appear in the list, it is likely that applications have not yet opened or have already closed. Check the key dates section above to find out when applications are open for this intake.

    • Step 3

      Click the green + Join option. This will give you access to the subject application form which can be found on the Forms tab. You may need to refresh your browser for this to appear.

    • Step 4

      Complete all fields of the application form and click submit. Please ensure you take note of the application due date as we do not accept late submissions.

    • Step 5

      After the closing date, applications will be shortlisted and applicants will be emailed an outcome by the date listed on the key dates table.

      If you remove yourself from the GMC Placement group we will take this as an application withdrawal.

    Contact us

    If you have any questions about Global Management Consulting please email fbe-capstonestudies@unimelb.edu.au.

    Frequently asked questions

    • Which is better, the Global Management Consulting or an internship?

      It depends on what your goals are. Global Management Consulting will offer you the chance to gain consulting experience while addressing a typically more complex and advanced realistic business problem posed by an international company.

    • How many applicants usually apply for Global Management Consulting?

      There are usually at least double the number of applicants to available places. There are 20 places per destination.

    • Questions we ask in your application form

      The following three questions will be asked in your application form:

      1. In your view, what positive impact should professional management consultants aspire to have on business and society. (max 200 words)
      2. What capabilities and experiences will you personally contribute to your GMC team that will create value for your consulting client. (max 300 words)
      3. What personal development and growth outcomes do you aim to achieve by completing the Global Management Consulting subject. (max 300 words)

      You should express your personal views here. There is no right or wrong answer to these questions. We also encourage you to focus on the quality of your responses rather than on reaching the maximum number of words set.

    • Can I choose my team mates?  Can I choose the company or project?

      No, you will be allocated to your team and company with a specific project.  We consider a range of factors when allocating teams, such as a balance of disciplines/majors and gender within a team; alignment of specific skills to projects and areas of interest.

    • When will I be told what team and project I am allocated to?

      Because the projects are picked for their realism and currency, projects are selected close to the project delivery date. We cannot tell you which team and project you are allocated to until just prior to subject commencement.

    • How much does it cost?

      The cost of Global Management Consulting is a standard University subject. However, there will be additional costs associated with the travel component of the program for accommodation, flights, meals, and other incidental travel expenses. More detail about specific costs will be provided to students in their offer letter.

    • I want to take a subject over the summer/winter while also completing the GMC (e.g. Commerce Internship). Is this okay?

      No, students participating in the GMC will not be permitted to enrol in any other subjects that run during the same dates. GMC is intensive and requires 100% commitment from students.