Durham Practical Consultancy Society

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Description

What we do

Offer and conduct free, value-adding research and advice projects for local public/private organisations in Durham. 

This allows students to apply academia to solve real-world problems whilst getting rare practical experience in the world of Consulting.

Work in small teams responsible for overseeing the entire client experience/consultation (with guidance). Improve key employability skills including teamwork, communicative, quantative/qualitative analytical, problem solving & presentational skills.

Categories of projects include

  • Market Research
  • Internal productivity analysis
  • Social research 
  • Competitor analysis
  • Advice on overcoming any internal challenges

For more information, join the Facebook group (www.facebook.com/groups/dupracticalconsultancy/) and follow the Instagram account (www.instagram.com/dupracticalconsultancy/)

Applications for a team member role are on a rolling continuous basis and only take 5-minutes via this form: https://forms.gle/ovGAoqZX889vsxMs9

Terms and conditions

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By purchasing this membership you agree to:

  • Comply with the terms of the groups constitution, the relevant rules and regulations, and all the relevant laws and regulations.
  • Act in the best interests of the student group and Durham SU, and uphold the student group’s aims and the objects of Durham SU.