Practicums
A semester-long, student-led project at the intersection of engineering and business
Duke's Consulting and Industrial Practicum Program offers Duke Master of Engineering Management students the opportunity to work on real-world consulting projects offered by Duke's industry partners.
- Five projects are conducted each semester, as sections of elective course EGRMGMT 556
- A supervising faculty member selects four to six student-consultants per project
- Students conduct regular conferences and meetings with project sponsors
Each project culminates in a final presentation to executives and the delivery of a professional report.
Project Types
- Market Analysis
- Business Planning
- Marketing Planning
- Strategy Development
- System-Model Development
- Implementation
- Tech Development
Benefits for students
- Apply course concepts to an authentic problem
- Experience real-world, team-based work
- Gain exposure to true-to-life challenges, such as ambiguity and change
- Conduct data gathering and analyze data for strategic insights
Contact
Joseph Holmes
Director, Practicum Program
919-200-4231
joseph.holmes@duke.edu