Certificate study program “WFI Consulting Badge”

Certificate study program "WFI Consulting Badge"

General information

Degree: Certificate
Start of studies: winter and summer semesters
Standard period of study: 3 semesters
Place of study: Ingolstadt
Part-time study possible: No

Are you aiming for a career in management consulting and would like to gain insights and industry-specific knowledge?

The Consulting Badge programme is an additional course of study at the WFI Ingolstadt and prepares students specifically for a career in management consulting. Through a combination of specialised courses and direct contact with consultants from leading consulting firms such as Bain & Company, Deloitte, BearingPoint, Simon Kucher and Capgemini, you will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into the industry and become part of a valuable network.

The programme is aimed at committed, determined and team-oriented WFI Master's students who are ready to gain exciting experience and set their career course.

Program details

The Consulting Badge programme is a co-curricular additional certificate. Over a period of three semesters, students can gain insights into the world of management consulting alongside their Master's degree programme. Through a harmonised combination of university modules and events with our partner companies, students have the opportunity to optimally prepare themselves for a career in this industry.

Workload and duration of study:

Continuing education and study programme alongside the degree course
Successful completion of the compulsory courses
Completion of three compulsory elective courses
Estimated duration: 3 semesters

Exclusive benefits for participants

Develop consulting skills through hands-on training
Direct contact with leading consulting firms and partner companies
Certificate as an additional qualification for job applications
Exclusive insights through guest lectures and real-world projects

Moduls

Mandotory moduls

The following courses must be successfully completed:

Social Innovation II: Pro-Bono-Case
Ringvorlesung: Forms of Consulting
Practical module: WFI Consulting Badge (Micro-credentials, Networking events, Pitch trainings, In-house trainings at the partner company, etc.)

Elective moduls

Three of the following courses must be successfully completed:

Service Management
Change Management
Die Macht der Kommunikation oder wer das Sagen hat
Advanced Consulting Case
Strategic Management

Your engagement as a partner company

The Consulting Badge thrives on close collaboration with leading consultancies and partner companies. As a partner, you benefit from direct access to selected talent, identified and developed jointly with top consulting firms. The curriculum is practice-oriented and can be tailored to your company’s specific requirements. You also have the opportunity to actively contribute to the program’s ongoing development.

Your involvement can take many forms: present your company and build direct connections with future graduates; create your own formats and award micro-credentials; deliver engaging guest lectures as part of the lecture series; or help shape the direction of the Consulting Badge as a member of the advisory board.

Application

Participation in this programme requires the successful completion of a selection interview (via Zoom) in addition to the application for a Master's degree programme. Admission to the Consulting Badge is not automatically granted with admission to a Master's programme. Registration for the selection interview can take place at the same time as or before the Master's application. The selection interview is conducted together with a practice partner. However, the decision on admission to the Consulting Badge programme is made by the professors present.

Register for the selection interview by sending a short e-mail to: johannes.kellner@ku.de.

Please add your CV or link to your LinkedIn Profile to the e-mail.