ELP projects enable students to integrate the learnt concepts in the core terms and to apply the skills of consulting in developing industry specific expertise. Teams of 4-5 students advise companies on strategic issues across 16 weeks. With guidance from a faculty advisor, PGP – Project director, and a corporate liaison, the student teams create a unique recommendation to fulfill the organizational need. Many companies use this programme as their pre-recruitment exercise as well.

As a part of the curriculum, up to 250 ISB students may opt to work on such live projects. The student teams conclude the project by providing recommendation and presenting their finding to the company’s management. This is a credit course and the students take this very seriously.

The programme has generated tremendous response, including many projects which directly impact the bottom line. Last year, we had 70 projects covering the whole spectrum of the business – from manufacturing, technology, consumer products, financial services, development sector, and the Governments. Areas of study included market positioning and entry strategies, new product development, developing growth strategies, talent management strategies etc

Further information about how to approach companies, form teams, and the final selection process will be presented at a special info session for students during Term 1.