The Master of Organizational Consulting program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in consulting, preparing them to serve a diverse range of clients, including businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the consulting process, with an emphasis on understanding client organizations, conducting data analysis, and applying key consulting frameworks. In addition to core knowledge, the program focuses on the development of practical skills such as professionalism, client relationship management, and effective project execution. Students engage with both cutting-edge theoretical concepts and hands-on applied experiences, including projects with Organization and Management Solutions (OMS), a university-based consulting group. This combination of academic learning and real-world practice ensures that students are well-prepared for success in the consulting profession and a wide range of industry careers that utilize consulting expertise.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the Master of Organizational Consulting program, applicants must hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university. While a specific undergraduate major is not required, applicants should demonstrate a strong academic foundation and relevant professional experience or interest in consulting. A minimum cumulative average of B- (70%) in the final two years of full-time undergraduate study (or equivalent) is required for admission. 

Applicants are expected to have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience. Applicants with less than two years of full-time experience may also be considered if they have relevant part-time, volunteer, or co-op experience. In such cases, applicants must clearly explain in their application how these experiences have prepared them for graduate study in consulting.

All applicants are required to submit a Program Goal Statement (approximately one page) describing how they wish to leverage their experiences through the program to address problems they have observed or experienced in their work, organizations, communities, or society.

University admission requirements for English language proficiency apply to this program.