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How Does NYCLab Work? Teams engage in consultancies for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits. The course
runs two full semesters, from August through May. Teams develop and negotiate a project agree-
ment with clients that defines the scope of work, project deliverables, deadlines, and expecta-
tions for communication and information sharing.
What Types of Projects? Bard MBA selects substantive projects with sustainability-related business problems. Clients
range from entrepreneurial start-ups to established Fortune 500 companies, to nonprofit and
governmental organizations. Projects cover strategy, operations, finance, marketing, and supply
chain management.
As a Student, What Will I Learn?Bard MBA students learn project management, issue disaggregation and problem solving, client
management and communication, team dynamics and leadership, and the value and limitations
of a consultant. They are matched with projects based on a number of factors, including student
preference, skills, and team size. Throughout the course of the consultancy, students gain confi-
dence in their ability to manage projects, solve business problems, communicate effectively, and
work in teams. They are taught Agile consulting techniques, research skills, meeting management
and client presentation techniques, Pyramid Principle, and SWOT analysis.
As a Client, What Is Expected of Me? Clients designate a primary contact to liaise with the student consulting team. The contact pro-
vides students with the information and guidance needed to effectively complete the project. The
time commitment depends on the scope as outlined in the project agreement. Student teams use
Agile consulting methodology. Through regular project updates and client verification and valida-
tion, results evolve organically over the course of the year as student teams and clients together
come to understand what is most valuable. This means:
• Clients receive initial results by January, with
the final deliverables and presentation due by
the end of May.
• Clients spend 30 to 60 minutes twice a month
with students, reviewing their early deliverables
and modifying the project as needed.
Is There a Fee? There is no fee for first-time NYCLab clients.
Student consulting teams receive small stipends to