Social Sector Solutions
Social Sector Solutions (EW/MBA 292S-1) is a 15 week strategy consultation offered to 8-10 select social sector organizations by the Center for Social Sector Leadership at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley. Social Sector Solutions helps social sector clients succeed with strategic and entrepreneurial ventures that leverage the background and skillset of Haas MBA students. The projects are modeled on management consulting frameworks, deliverables, and team composition.
Who is involved: A partnership with professional management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, this experiential learning course is co-taught by Joe Dougherty, Haas Faculty and Director at Dalberg, and Nora Silver, Faculty Director and Adjunct Professor of the Center for Social Sector Leadership.
How it works: Teams of five MBAs and other students, coached by a McKinsey consultant, work with the social sector client to tackle a key strategic question for the organization.
| April to August 2019 | Discussions with nonprofit organizations |
| August 16, 2019 | FIRST ROUND CLIENT APPLICATIONS DUE |
| September 9, 2019 | FINAL ROUND CLIENT APPLICATIONS DUE |
| Beginning of October | Applicants notified |
| Fall 2019 | Short scoping sessions |
| January 24, 2020 | Kick-off Event, 3-5 pm, Haas School of Business |
| May 12, 2020 | Finale Event, 6-8 pm |
All partners (clients, student teams, McKinsey coaches, and instructors) are expected to attend the Kickoff and Finale events.