Management consultants and business analysts advise industrial, commercial and other establishments on a variety of management and business-related matters to assist in the formulation of financial and business policies in order to maximise growth or improve business performance.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Runs workshops, and addresses seminars, conferences and the media to present results of research activity or to express professional views.
• Advises governments, commercial enterprises, organisations and other clients in light of research findings.
• Determines the appropriate method of data collection and research methodology, analyses and interprets information gained and formulates and implements recommendations and solutions.
• Identifies problems concerned with business strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets.
• Assesses the functions, objectives and requirements of the organisation seeking advice.

Desired Skills

Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science