Student Consulting Projects
Get a fresh perspective on your business challenges. Partner with Gies Business.
Tackle your strategic challenges and gain a competitive edge with a student consulting team from Gies Business. Our students bring a fresh, data-driven perspective to your company's most pressing problems. Partner with us to gain actionable insights in areas like market analysis, financial modeling, strategy, and technology application—and help shape the next generation of business leaders.
A proven track record of success
With over 1,000 projects completed, Gies student teams have delivered tangible results for companies of all sizes. From optimizing supply chains for a Fortune 500 company to developing a go-to-market strategy for a local startup, our students have a history of generating real value.
Here's a look at some of the organizations we've had the privilege of partnering with in the past.
Our student teams have tackled a wide range of projects across these strategic areas:
- Data & Technology: Emerging technology application and data visualization.
- Financial Modeling: Acquisition strategy, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis.
- Market Analysis: Sales strategy, customer profiling, and competitive benchmarking.
- Strategy & Growth: Operational analysis, business plans, and go-to-market strategy.
A team matched to your needs
Because our experiential learning projects are required in every degree program, we can find the perfect fit for your project. We'll work with you to align your project goals with a team of students at the right level to ensure a successful outcome.
Projects with Undergraduate Students
Gain fresh, research-based recommendations in marketing, operations, and strategy through a fast-paced, semester-long project. Every Gies junior is required to partner with a real organization, bringing their classroom knowledge and a new perspective to your business challenges. It’s an ideal solution for projects with a focused scope and clear deliverables.
Graduate-Level Expertise
Leverage the advanced technical skills of our graduate students. Teams of MS in Management, MS in Finance, MS in Technology Management, and MS in Business Analytics students can deliver sophisticated, data-informed insights and solutions. Projects are faculty-guided from start to finish, ensuring a low-lift, high-value experience for your organization.
Projects with Illinois Business Consulting
For your most complex business challenges, partner with IBC—our premier student-led, professionally managed consulting organization. These top-performing students work in interdisciplinary teams on multi-month engagements, delivering in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations that drive significant, measurable impact.
Your project journey: from idea to impact
We work closely with you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and valuable experience that delivers a solution to your business challenge while providing an invaluable learning opportunity for our students.
1. Project Proposal
Share your business challenge with us via a simple online form. We review submissions throughout the year.
2. Scoping Call
A project manager will meet with you to confirm key project details and match you with the optimal team of student consultants.
3. Project Kickoff
Your team of consultants will conduct an in-depth interview to understand your needs and formalize a detailed plan of action.
4. Midpoint & Final Presentations
The team will deliver a midpoint check-in and a final presentation to highlight their findings. At the conclusion, you receive all deliverables and final recommendations.
Ready to get started?
Connect with our office today to get started on your next project with Gies Business students.