250269 Contract for the Delivery of International Consulting Challenge for Queen’s University Belfast MBA Programme

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Queen’s Business School (QBS) delivers a transformative MBA programme designed to develop leaders who create positive impact in business and society. Central to this mission is a focus on individual transformation, business impact, and societal contribution — values that align closely with both the school’s strategic priorities and the Queen’s University Strategy 2030.<br /><br />QBS strategy commits to developing responsible leaders equipped to navigate complexity and drive sustainable change across global contexts. Through innovative learning experiences, such as the MBA Consulting Challenge, QBS aims to bridge theory and practice, empowering students to apply strategic insight, analytical rigour, and ethical leadership to real business challenges.<br /><br />The MBA Program Consulting Challenge directly supports the University’s Strategy 2030 vision to be a world-class, international university that brings lasting societal benefit. By engaging with organisations across borders, this initiative enhances Queen’s global engagement, deepens partnerships with international business and community networks, and contributes to the University’s ambition to deliver research-informed education that makes a difference worldwide.<br /><br />To strengthen the global dimension of this flagship experiential learning component, QBS seeks to appoint a specialist partner organisation to support the design, coordination, and delivery of the Consulting Challenge study tour in an international environment.<br /><br />The Study Tour will incorporate the Strategy for Managers module, with visits and activities selected as appropriate. Students will be assessed on their presentation to the organisation and reflection as part of the assessment for the module. <br /> <br />The study tour will give students the opportunity to: <br /> <br />• Learn about international business practice. <br />• Be inspired and challenged by business executives and QBS international academic staff. <br />• Meet and gain insights from leading business professionals from start-ups, multinational corporations and industry bodies. <br />• Gain skills for leadership in a demanding global business environment. <br />• Enjoy a city tour and take a cultural excursion. <br />