Gain insights from the next generation of business professionals
Tap into student knowledge by partnering with the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business on a consulting project. Define a critical business challenge and in groups, students will research, strategize, and propose innovative business solutions.
Students can apply their skills in business analytics, business strategy, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, information systems, and supply chain management—delivering transformative impact to your company.
Consulting projects are required coursework completed under the guidance of a faculty member. Sponsoring companies receive final deliverables, which typically include a presentation with strategic recommendations and an executive summary.
Real-World Impact, Customized to Your Needs
We welcome opportunities to explore projects aligned with the unique priorities and challenges of our client partners. We remain committed to delivering impactful, tailored solutions, regardless of industry or focus area. The topics listed represent examples of previous consulting engagements:
- New Business Development and Marketing—Competitive Analysis, Customer Research, New Business Feasibility Evaluation, Business Plan Development, and Market Structure Analysis
- Finance and Accounting—Utilities Hedging Strategy, Financial Supplier Health Analysis, and Spend Visualization and Optimization
- Information Systems and Technology—Systems Design and Analysis, Customer Attributes Identification, and Web/Mobile App Development
- Supply Chain Management—Dashboarding and Flow, Process Improvement, and Materials Taxonomy
- Sustainability—Business Practices, Reporting, ESG Benchmarking, Carbon Emissions Inventory, and Workforce of the Future
Consulting Project Applications
Applications for fall semester projects are accepted in late spring through early summer and applications for spring semester projects are accepted in late fall.
Contact
For more information or to apply for a consulting project partnership, reach out to Martin Black.
Martin Black

- Alcoa
- Allegheny Conference
- Bayer
- City of Pittsburgh
- CNX Corp
- Duquesne Light
- Eat 'n Park
- Edgewell Personal Care
- FedEx Ground
- Giant Eagle
- Green Building Alliance
- Highmark
- Kraft-Heinz
- Level Agency
- PA Environmental Council
- Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
- PNC Bank
- PPG
- PwC
- Sustainable Pittsburgh
- UPMC
- Venture Outdoors
- YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
- Wesco
- Westinghouse