This course will provide students a chance to think critically and gain insights into what it means to deliver strategically focused management consulting engagements, balancing experiential learning with an introduction to core principles of management consulting. This is a cohort case study-driven course that is supported by global and national consulting firms by way of co-instructed lectures and cohort mentorship. In this honors project, students will assume a leadership role within their team, tasked with coordinating communication among group members, industry mentors, and clients. Honors students will serve as group leaders, facilitating meetings, managing timelines, and ensuring that all parties are aligned and informed throughout the project. They will be held to manager-level standards, enhancing their ability to navigate complex business environments and streamline communication efforts. Additionally, each honors student will be required to submit a culminating two-page research paper or presentation that reflects on their personal experiences and insights gained during the project. This assignment will allow them to critically assess their leadership journey, the dynamics of team collaboration, and the impact of effective

This experience is designed for graduate-level students in a Data Visualization course at Clemson University. By the time they begin the project, students will have completed 12 weeks of a 16-week course focused on applied data storytelling using Tableau. Students will bring the following capabilities: Intermediate-level Tableau skills (including dashboards and stories) Intermediate understanding of data visualization principles and best practices Basic data cleansing and preparation skills (primarily using Tableau Prep) Introductory knowledge of how people interpret visual information Intermediate storytelling skills for business audiences All visualizations will be created using  Tableau , and the final project will take the form of a  narrated data story presentation  designed to communicate insights clearly and persuasively.

This experience focuses on equipping learners with the skills to evaluate market opportunities and develop strategic plans for new ventures. Participants will learn to apply analytical frameworks and strategic thinking to real-world business challenges, particularly in the context of helping a Ugandan coffee producer, Carledorian Connection, enter the U.S. market. Learners will gain hands-on experience in creating value propositions, identifying market obstacles, and crafting actionable recommendations, all while honing their communication and problem-solving skills.

These learners are MBA students who will have completed 12 weeks of a 16-week course on data visualization. They will have knowledge and skills including: Intermediate-level Tableau skill. Intermediate-level understanding of data visualization best practices. Beginner-level data cleansing skills. Basic understanding of human visual and cognitive processing. Intermediate-level skill in data storytelling.