UPCS, 2020
Executive Committee
about us
Uplifting Potential. Creating Success
The University of Pretoria Consulting Society (UPCS) is a young and ambitious society that is student driven. We as the UPCS strive to provide a platform where students can engage with top performing consulting firms in the industry. The purpose of the UPCS is to up-skill, equip and create a premium recruitment hot-spot for firms in the consulting industry. The vision for 2020 goes beyond just teaching learners about consulting, we aim to make a difference in the lives of our members. The UPCS aspires to create world changers and history makers one student at a time.
Together with the great collaborative efforts of our sponsors we want to create more engagement from our students with programmes in the society such as the Case Crack, Professional Development and the new UPCS Growth hub initiative. All members of our executive committee believe in this mission, and as such we will are determined to work tirelessly to see this vision come to life.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To become the premier recruiting hotspot for consulting firms and become the most active and prestigious society at the University of Pretoria by offering extensive networking opportunities, active events with consulting firms, and skill-building activities.
4 years of excellence
We are adamant on building well-equipped consultants!
Indra Nooyi
Board of director, Amazon
What do we do?
These are the various channels through which we will drive our goal of better equipping our members to succeed in the management consulting field.
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Breeding equipped consultants
What will UPCS do for you?
Word Readiness
One of the biggest complaint laid by management and top level executives in management consulting is work readiness. Most students are not adequately equipped to conduct themselves well in the workplace. We have experts who are going to tell you all of the need-to-know.
Problem Solving
Problem solving; one could really say is fundamentally the essence of consulting. Management consultants solve problems. Without this particular skillset, there's not much value you add to a consulting firm. We help you develop that!
Networking
Through the numerous events we host for our members with the aim of connecting them with industry giants and fellow students sharing the same interests, networking will become second nature if you are active in this society.