Management consultant

Management consultant

Management consultants work with organisations to solve problems and recommend improvements to strengthen business performance.

Also known as

Business consultant, business analyst, business adviser, business development adviser, business development consultant, management adviser, performance adviser

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices and may travel locally to visit clients
  • Need to be organised, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Advise organisations about improving business performance
  • Analyse business and financial information
  • Research and write reports on businesses
  • Review jobs by watching and asking questions
  • Collect information on business performance
  • Plan training for staff and managers
  • Train staff in compliance processes
  • Discuss business plans and policies
  • Help teams to work together
  • Develop business or financial data systems

Salary information

$57K-$200K
LowerMost commonUpper
$57K$74K-$143K$200K

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