Erasmus Consultancy Project

ECP 2013

Organize the next Erasmus Consultancy Project

Erasmus Consultancy Project Formerly International Business Study (IBS)

The Erasmus Consultancy Project (ECP) provides students with the opportunity to gain consultancy experience by conducting customized research in an emerging country. ECP offers (Dutch) companies and nonprofit organizations tailor-made contract research. In the past, ECP has conducted research in countries such as Mexico, Vietnam, Brazil and South-Korea.

the companies, which they will base their investment decisions upon.

The committee starts by selecting the country. Subsequently, around 20 consultants and two professors are recruited in September. Until January, preliminary research is conducted on the country and industries to gather knowledge that will serve as groundwork for further research.

From January through April, acquisition takes place, meaning that companies must be found for which to conduct the actual research. After this, students will perform desk research for the contracted companies.

In July, the chosen country will be visited for about three weeks in order to execute field research. After the field research you have the opportunity to travel around. In September, reports will be written and presented to

Together with your fellow committee members and a group of selected consultants you will run a young professional consultancy firm. Are you in for an astonishing experience with an amazing group of people? Take on the challenge! We are looking for YOU!

ECP provides a unique atmosphere to improve your skills on leadership, research, consultancy, selling, to expand your network and to go abroad.

You will work with an enthusiastic group of students who are triggered by both academic and social aspects of the project.

We are looking for affiliation, enthusiasm and ambition, experience is not required!

Chairman

Treasurer

As chairman of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will be the leader, motivator, supporter and coordinator of the committee and the consultants. You will represent ECP towards different parties, develop a clear vision on where ECP has to be, search for strategic opportunities and enable others to fulfill their role. The function of chairman challenges you in keeping the group together, in being the social and functional leader of the team but at the same time being involved in the research.

As treasurer of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will safeguard the financial health of the project. Your main responsibilities are safeguarding the budget and managing all contracts. You will work closely with different committee members during the several phases of the project. The function of treasurer requires a disciplined and organized way of working, you have to be able to keep the financial overview and do not get carried away by over the top enthusiasm of the team you are working with.

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Monitor the overall process and set deadlines Support, motivate and encourage the committee and consultants Lead in difficult situations Represent ECP towards different stakeholders Engage the team in social activities.

Find strategic opportunities for ECP and innovate for future years

Being a people’s person and possessing organizational talent is a must in order to support, motivate and encourage the group.

Guido Bakker, Chairman ECP 2012

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Create and safeguard the budget Structure financial information in an understandable way Have insight into costs and revenues that can be expected Create different financial scenarios per activity Organize invoices, declarations and contracts Say “no” to others when necessary

It is nice to have the autonomy to spend money on the right issues together with your committee members, even though you sometimes have to say ‘no’ when your team comes with ideas that are over the top

Tom Vermaas, Treasurer ECP 2012

Research

Commercial relations

As Commissioner of Research of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will guarantee the quality of the research conducted.

You will be responsible for the sector research, concept proposals, final proposals and the final reports. You will guide the consultants and fellow committee members in conducting research. The function of research is one that asks for criticism, curiosity and the ability to help others. Academic, analytical and organizational skills are required to structure the work of consultants and to deliver professional research reports.

As Commissioner of Commercial Relations of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will be the designated person to coordinate the ECP team in generating sufficient revenues during the acquisition phase to conduct research abroad. You will create an acquisition plan, set up a network of valuable contacts, keep track of the progress and coach your team towards success. The function of commercial is for those who know how to sell the project, requiring a pro-active mindset and strong communication skills.

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Develop the research outlines Prepare and monitor assignments Keep track of proposals during the acquisition phase Coach consultants in writing proposals Warrant the quality of research reports Coordinate the contact with the professors

I cannot wait to go to South Korea with this amazing group to conduct qualitative research and make the companies happy.

This will be something I will never forget!

Lianne Pruim, Commissioner of Research ECP 2012

Monitor the progress in the acquisition phase Prepare and coach consultants to get contracts signed Value ECP through the eyes of commercial interests Set up a network of valuable contacts Visit embassies and attend conferences See opportunities and utilize them

This year I gained so much experience, made so many new friends and got to know a lot of people in the business world. For me ECP is the most valuable project I was part of

Max de Ruijter, Commercial Relations ECP 2012

Marketing

Travel coordinator

As Commissioner of Marketing of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will be the communicator and guardian of every expression of the ECP brand. You are responsible for recruiting consultants, designing the ECP website and the brochure for companies, writing publications and to capture this great project in a yearbook. The function of marketing is of critical importance and requires a creative mind, the ability to express the value of the project and pursuing innovative ways of communicating.

As Travel Coordinator of the Erasmus Consultancy Project you will arrange the entire trip to the chosen country for almost thirty people. During the entire year you organize social activities for the group but the focus in this function is in the second half of the year. Tickets, hotels, visas, vaccinations and transportation all fit into your path. The Travel Coordinator can make the ECP experience even more successful for the team. Will you make this happen?

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Know how to use different communication channels to spread information Create awareness about ECP (among students and companies) Be creative and innovative in positioning your project Manage a professional ECP website Design flyers, posters and company brochures Create ECP yearbook

ECP gives you the freedom to use your creativity. You can put your ideas into practice

Ilona van Vliet, Commissioner of Marketing The Erasmus Consultancy Project 2012

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Organize social events during the year Arrange the entire trip to the country of choice See possibilities and take initiatives Take safety issues in consideration Provide workplaces on location Arrange translators

ECP will develop and enhance your skills in putting yourself into different cultures

Abel Spohr, Travel coordinator ECP 2012

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ECP gave me the opportunity to put theory into practice, to improve my research skills, to come in contact with a lot of companies and to broaden my view.

Lianne Pruim, Commissioner of Research ECP 2012

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Actually it isn’t working, but just having fun and at the same time running your own consultancy firm

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Tim Nieuwendijk, Treasurer ECP 2011

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’ECP will provide a platform from which you can learn all aspects of doing business abroad Abel Spohr, Travel coordinator ECP 2012

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I am happy and thankful to work with such incredibly committed and above all super-nice students. You will make friends for life

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Chantal Poldervaart, Commissioner of Commercial Relations, ECP 2011

Practical Information Fulltime compensation The committee starts in August from 2,5 days a week.

From January until April ECP is full time. In the period of May until October it will be again 2,5 days a week, excluding the trip itself. Because part of the year the committee is fulltime, STAR is providing financial compensation for your study delay.

Bachelor internship

The ECP Committee is granted 15 ECTS by both BA and IBA program Management. You can drop your current minor and use ECP as your Minor.

Application deadline Applying for the Erasmus Consultancy Project is really easy! Apply online through rsmstar.nl/recruitment. You can apply until April 25th 2012, don’t forget to apply before the deadline!

Selection process

After application closes, you will be invited for your first interview. This first interview will serve to get to know each other, talk about the project in general, and to manage expectations. If you are then invited for the second interview, we ask of you to prepare a function specific case which will be discussed during the interview.

More information?

Talk to old committee members at the information drink on April 19th at In de Smitse from 16.00h on! Meet STAR Active Members in Villa Kakelbont at the weekly Wednesday night drink or stop by the STAR Office (T453) for a cup of coffee!

Study Fine (langstudeerboete) If you are facing a Study Fine (langstudeerboete) because you consider a fulltime position at STAR, you can apply for a reimbursement. For more information, ask the board!

More Information?

Do you want to hear some more about the positions? Or what it’s like to join a fulltime committee? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Information drink Join us at ‘In de Smitse’, 16.00h April 19th.

Would you like more information?

• Stop by the the STAR Office • Check rsmstar.nl/recruitment • Send an e-mail to recruitment@rsmstar.nl

Apply online before April 25th 2012!