Course Overview – Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum

Hone your skills to deliver real results

The Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP) sits at the intersection of the marketplace and the classroom. You’ll sharpen your strategic management skills on a real-world consulting project — with real-world client impact.

Daytime MBA students practice their presentation skills in class

What to expect

Unlike a traditional MBA case study, FCCP jumps you right into the ambiguity of your client’s business problem. Your team will shape the project from work scope to final deliverable, supported by peer mentors and faculty. Your project will take many twists and turns, and in the process, you’ll develop new problem solving and client relationship management abilities while gaining further clarity about your career path. Ultimately, your team will deliver strategic insights that your client can implement to steer the course of their business. We can’t wait to see the impact you have.

What students say

“FCCP is a great way to get involved in a project in a real setting where there is support from the Fuqua faculty, collaboration with teammates and the buy-in from the client to address a problem they are facing to come up with a solution that will help the client in the long run — while we get some first-hand experience in a new industry or functionality.”

“The work will be tough and sometimes will add significant time to your already busy work and school life. Even with all those frustrations, you will come out the other side a better and more capable person, with a few more friends at your side. Highly recommended.”

“FCCP is a pretty good approximation of what a consulting engagement can feel like. You get real experience working with a client, and the opportunity to experience all the excitement and challenges of consulting.”

“I was able to use some of the frameworks from strategy class in real-time while working on my project. Regular meetings with our faculty advisor was also a key element. We were able to draw critical advice from him and learn best practices throughout the project. This kind of hands-on practice, along with great guidance, facilitates very effective learning.”

FCCP in practice

Master of Management Studies (MMS) students present their final presentation and recommendations to their client Research Square Company

Daytime MBA students working on a sustainability-focused project for Clorox visit the Burt's Bees offices in Durham, NC — Daytime MBA students working on a sustainability-focused project for Clorox visit the Burt’s Bees offices in Durham, NC

Daytime MBA students discuss project work scope in preparation for a client meeting

Daytime MBA students visit a Durham cafe to gather more background information on their operations project with Panera Bread

Executive MBA students travel to Nicaragua to visit a MiracleFeet clinic location and see the social impact of their work

FCCP is right for you if…

You’re in Fuqua’s Daytime MBA, Accelerated MBA, Weekend Executive MBA, Global Executive MBA, or MMS program
You’re making a career transition or want to build strategic expertise in a new industry
You want to develop your consulting, project management, teamwork, strategy, and leadership skills
You need client work experience to land your dream internship or post-MBA job
You want to get the most out of your elective credits, whether in general or to contribute to your concentration or certificate, such as Health Sector Management or Energy & Environment

Learn more about FCCP programs

Daytime MBA

Learn how FCCP can enhance your Fuqua journey as a Daytime student.

Daytime

Executive MBA

Explore how FCCP complements your EMBA program.

EMBA

MMS

Discover how FCCP enriches your Master of Management Studies experience.

MMS