Undergraduate Student Programs

Business Management Consulting Program (MKTG/MGMT 445)

Offered in the Winter quarter, our business consulting class (MKTG 445/MGMT 445) allows students to work in teams, manage projects, and solve complex business problems for real clients. This unique opportunity for hands-on experience in management consulting will help students gain valuable career skills and expand their professional network! Student consultants are guided by Accenture, Deloitte Consulting, Ernst & Young, and industry experts from firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Boeing.

Why take MKTG 445/MGMT 445?

• Earn 4 academic credits (Foster elective)
• Fulfills “W” and DIV requirements
• Gain hands-on consulting experience with local Seattle companies
• Expand your professional network with guidance from industry leaders
• Develop career-boosting skills transferable to any industry
• Become eligible for paid internships with the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) after completing the course

Who can register?

• Foster School students (all business majors): Prerequisite is MKTG 301
• Business minors and non-business UW undergrads: Prerequisite is MKTG 305
  • Tip: If you haven’t taken MKTG 305 yet, register for it this Fall to be ready for Winter registration!

Dates when the course is offered: Winter 2026 (lasts 10 weeks, currently ongoing). Next registration for Winter 2027.

How to register

• Foster students: Register for MKTG 445 or MGMT 445 during Winter quarter registration Period 1, which starts early November
• Business minors / Non-business students: Register for MKTG 445 or MGMT 445 during Winter quarter registration Period 2, which starts mid-November
• Check the UW Academic Calendar for registration dates

Note: Registration for Winter 2027 opens in November 2027, unless otherwise noted on the UW Academic Calendar.

Fall Info Sessions

We’ll be hosting two Info Sessions in the Fall, and we highly encourage you to attend one. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the course, the types of companies and the consulting projects students work on. It’s also the perfect time to ask any questions you may have about this class/program.

At the info session, you will learn about:

• Types of companies and consulting projects students work with
• Professional skills you will gain in the MKTG 445/MGMT 445 class
• The CBDC’s impact on the local business community
• How we source our professional advisors
• Paid internship opportunities
• Other ways to gain consulting experience

Check back on when and where these sessions will occur.

Be ready to Register Early

MKTG 445/MGMT 445 is only offered in Winter Quarter, and space fills quickly. Mark your calendar, complete your prerequisites, and be ready to register early to secure your spot in this career-launching course.

CONTACT
Gabriela Michan | [email protected] | (206) 543-9545

Business Technology Consulting Program (MGMT 440)

Undergraduate teams of 4–5 students work directly with small businesses, as part of this hands-on technical consulting course, offered during Spring Quarter at the University of Washington Foster School of Business.

Students are supported by professional advisers from Accenture, alumni networks, members of the Seattle Rotary Club, Amazon, and Microsoft providing industry insight, mentorship, and real-world perspective throughout the consulting engagement.

Course Overview

MGMT 440 is a 4-credit course that fulfills two UW General Education requirements:

• UW General Education Requirements: the Diversity requirement (DIV-course)
• Writing requirement (W-course)

Students should expect to dedicate 8–10 hours per week outside of class. The experience is structured to mirror a part-time internship, combining client engagement, technical problem-solving, and professional communication.

What Students Gain

• Real-world consulting experience with local businesses
• Exposure to technology strategy and digital transformation challenges
• Direct mentorship from industry professionals and alumni
• Professional client-facing experience
• A portfolio-ready consulting project

How to register

Register for MGMT 440 during the Spring quarter registration period. See the UW Academic Registration Calendar for Spring 2026.

Contact

Amadou Loum | [email protected]

Summer Consulting Program

Each summer, the Consulting and Business Development Center (CBDC) hires 1-3 full-time (40 hours a week) Summer Consulting Interns who work as consultants to small businesses. Each student will work with 2-3 companies and provide, on average, 130 hours of consulting services to each firm during the summer. Examples of past consulting projects include:

• Completing marketing plans
• Financial or sustainable growth analysis
• Developing business plans
• Improving management systems
• Working on short and long-term financial projections

These are paid positions, generously sponsored by the following endowments with specific application requirements.

NATE AND LESLIE MILES FAMILY ENDOWED SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The Nate and Leslie Miles Family Endowed Internship support students pursuing a degree at the Foster School of Business to work with Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individually (SEDI)-owned businesses with a special emphasis on businesses located in communities with high unemployment. All are welcomed to apply.

AGGIE CLARK ENDOWED INTERNSHIP
This internship enables an undergraduate student to provide consulting work to a SEDI business. The applicant must show experience helping disadvantaged businesses in their application. Nevertheless, all students are welcomed to apply.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

• Participate in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge about business consulting.
• Develop consulting contracts and identify success measures for each assigned client.
• Work with a business mentor provided by the CBDC.
• Deliver a final client presentation and report to each company.

QUALIFICATIONS
This internship is available to UW students and is open to international students. A strong candidate for this internship would be a business major with an interest in or experience in business consulting. All UW students are welcomed to apply.

SALARY AND START/END DATES
The intern will receive an hourly rate of $22/hr and work 40 hours per week (full-time). Internships will begin Monday, June 22, 2026, and will conclude Friday, August 28, 2026.  Students will receive one paid holiday (Friday, July 3, 2026).

APPLICATION
Next cycle opens May 2026.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter (including which internship you are applying for). Application will soon open in May.

Be sure to address your experience working in consulting with businesses and entrepreneurs, your previous work with the Consulting & Business Development Center (if applicable), and your creating solutions. This opportunity is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex, or other identity.

CONTACT
Amina Bouayad | [email protected]