Develop specialised consulting skills and techniques through workshops led by academic mentors and industry experts, and apply them in a student team project for an organisation. Gain valuable experience for your resume to help you stand out in the job market.
Why study Management Consulting
MGMT30012 Management Consulting provides you with the opportunity to apply your university learning to a business challenge. You will be required to draw upon multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and theory acquired from your studies, working on a project specified by a client organisation.
Participants typically work with clients in a range of industries, from large Australian and multinational companies to niche agencies and not-for-profit organisations. The list of clients differs each semester depending on available projects.
Work directly with clients
Take charge of real projects
Turn insights into impact
Increase your job opportunities
How does it work
- Students are allocated to a team assigned to a client organisation. Students meet weekly (remote, face-to-face, or hybrid) for four hours from Weeks 2-12, splitting time between client meetings and project work.
- Teams explore an open-ended business challenge, which may involve interviewing stakeholders, conducting research or other activities, supported by a client facilitator and an academic supervisor.
- Weekly lectures/seminars, consultations and assignments are designed to assist teams with their consulting project, with additional team meetings for academic supervision.
- Teams produce a professional-standard report for their client that analyses the business challenge and proposes strategies.
View the Handbook for more information on how this subject will be assessed.
Key dates
Students offered a place in Management Consulting are required to participate in all listed activities. If you are unable to commit to the project period, please do not apply.
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Activity Date Applications open Monday 13 April 2026Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 3 May 2026 Selection outcomes By Friday 15 May 2026 Subject commences Monday 27 July 2026 Project period Monday 3 August 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026
(client meetings days: Wednesdays 1 - 5pm or Fridays 9am - 1pm)Final presentation Monday 19 October 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026 -
Activity Date Applications open Monday 31 August 2026Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 20 September 2026 Selection outcomes By Friday 9 October 2026 Subject commences Monday 1 March 2027 Project period Monday 8 March 2027 - Friday 28 May 2027 Final presentation Monday 24 May 2027 - Friday 28 May 2027
Eligibility
Management Consulting is available as an elective to Bachelor of Commerce students. To be eligible to apply for this subject, you must meet the following requirements:
- You have completed a minimum of 150 points of the Bachelor of Commerce at the time of application.
- You have not previously taken or are not applying for MGMT30017 Global Management Consulting. Students are not eligible to take both Management Consulting and Global Management Consulting within their degree.
- Actuarial students must consult Stop 1 for course advice before applying, due to limited space in your study plan.
- Exchange and Study Abroad students are welcome to apply. Please contact us to find out how to apply as an Exchange or Study Abroad student.
Due to limited spaces, entry into Management Consulting is competitive. The Selection Committee considers the following when allocating places:
- Academic performance
- Responses to application questions including a 1-minute video statement
- An overall match of skills, experience and interests to the available project
"Management Consulting was transformative, challenging, and rewarding. Our expectations for the semester were exceeded, and the experiences which we gained were highly valuable. Completing this subject helped us broaden our horizons, tested our abilities and left us better prepared for our future careers."
ADventure Consulting, Management Consulting at ANZ Innovation (Institutional).
Host testimonial
"We were delighted to host four students through the University of Melbourne. The team impressed us with their professionalism, enthusiasm, and ability to quickly understand our business challenges. Their tailored, well-researched recommendations delivered real value to our organisation. This has been a highly rewarding experience, and we commend the University for preparing students to excel in real-world consulting projects. We also strongly encourage other organisations to participate and benefit from the fresh perspectives and high-quality work these students provide, and we look forward to collaborating again in the future." —— PropertySensor
How to apply
Applications for Semester 2, 2026 are now closed.
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Login to Sonia Live using your University of Melbourne student credentials: https://unimelb.sonialive.com/.
Click into Faculty of Business and Economics
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Click on the Placements tab on the menu bar at the top of the page and search for Management Consulting.
Please note that 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.
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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).
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Complete all fields of the application form and, when ready, click submit. Please ensure you take note of the application due date as we do not accept late submissions.
As part of the application, you will need to record and upload a 1-minute video outlining why you are interested in taking this subject. Instructions on submitting your recording will be provided upon joining our online Sonia Placement Group.
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After the closing date, applications will be shortlisted and applicants will receive an outcome via email.
Successful applicants will then be required to submit a CV. We encourage you to access the resources, tools, and services provided by the University's Careers team.
Drop in session
Come along to a drop in session to learn more about the Management Consulting (MGMT30012) subject and ask any questions you may have about the program or application process.
Date and time: Every Thursday during semester, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Level 1 Student Lounge, The Spot
Frequently asked questions
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The availability of clients varies each semester. Past students have worked with companies like ACCA, Akambo, ANZ, Bellamy's Organic, Callaway Golf, Cargill, Cinc. Performance Consulting, City of Melbourne, De Bortoli Wines, Deloitte, Ericsson, EY, KMPG, L’Oréal, Marriott, Mind Tribes, P&G, PropertySensor, Simplot, Toll, Treasury Corporation of Victoria, Urbis and more.
Hear what it's like to work in the industry - past lectures have featured speakers from Deloitte, BCG, EY, Argon & Co and others.
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Both! Many students choose to take Commerce Internship (including WorkHub) in their second year, and Management Consulting in their third year - especially if they plan ahead.
Both subjects offer highly practical, real-world experiences that look great on your resume. You'll have the chance to work on real projects, engage directly with clients, and build valuable connections with industry professionals.
In fact, some past participants in Management Consulting have received job offers - either from their host companies or through connections made during the program.
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- Management Consulting offers more academic mentoring and support, whereas internship students typically work more independently under broad guidance.
- Management Consulting provides exposure to multiple industry contacts through weekly client meetings, guest speakers, and networking events, while internships usually involve working exclusively with a single company.
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Not at all – this subject brings together a diverse group of students from various majors, including exchange and study abroad students.
Students are grouped into teams with a mix of academic and cultural backgrounds, allowing each member to contribute their unique expertise and learn from others.
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This subject is available to Bachelor of Commerce students regardless of major. You do not need any consulting experience to take this subject.
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Participants are not permitted to choose their team, company or project as these will be assigned to students. We consider a range of factors when allocating teams, such as diversity in background and disciplines/majors, alignment of skills to projects, and areas of interest.
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Management Consulting is a challenging subject but students are mentored and supported through the process by the Academic Coordinator and team coach. You will face ambiguity and must operate with autonomy. However, it is a highly rewarding individual and team experience, and a unique opportunity to work on a real business problem with industry experts.
Contact us
For questions about the application process or host meeting arrangements, please email fbe-capstonestudies@unimelb.edu.au.
For study plan or course planning enquiries, please contact Stop 1.