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Have an impact and gain real-life experience by solving a real business problem for an A-tier Client, such as Pfizer or Procter & Gamble, whilst getting coached by the most prestigious global consulting firms.

Connect
grow
stand out
& gain
real-life experience

At University, you only get a very limited amount of exposure to the real business world and its problems. We give you the opportunity to have an impact and to gain that real-life experience by solving a real business problem for an A-tier client like Pfizer or Procter & Gamble, whilst being coached by the most prestigious global consulting firms.

We challenge you,
help you to develop your professional skills,
and make you go above and beyond
to transform you into the business leaders of tomorrow.

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Our Activities

Missions

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The Solvay Consulting Club offers you the possibility to work on a real-life consulting project for prestigious companies, such as Microsoft and Pfizer. Our Clients come from various fields and are of all size, from Fortune 500 to Start-ups.
Our Consulting Missions last for 8 weeks. As Student-Consultant you will work with a team of fellow students under the supervision of a Project Manager. Together you will be building an impactful solution for your Client whilst getting guidance by our Partners, namely, Deloitte, Roland Berger, Oliver Wyman, Capgemini, Arthur D. Little and Boston Consulting Group.

Training

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During the entirety of the mission, your Team of Student-Consultants will be trained by one of our prestigious Partners. Thus, before presenting your results during the Mid-Term- as well the Final presentation, you will receive impactful reviews and recommandations by your respective Partner. This will ultimately help you, as a Student-Consultants, to present the best recommandations to your Client.

The Case School

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The SCC Case School is an exclusive 7-week program for SCC members and alumni, offering extensive preparation for consulting recruitment. With just a 5-hour weekly commitment, it efficiently bridges the gap between aspiring to become a top consultant and actually becoming one.
The program features lectures from top consulting firms, a rotating case buddy system, and supplementary materials such as videos and books, all designed to develop the skills necessary to excel in competitive consulting environments.

discover the world of consulting as
A STUDENT CONSULTANT


Consulting Missions

Solve a real problem for a company like Pfizer, Procter & Gamble or Microsoft. Each semester, the Solvay Consulting Club takes on around 5-6 missions that last for about 8 weeks. Every team of Student Consultants consists of 6 consultants, with the lead of a Project Manager. Finally, 2 presentations will be given to the Client: a Mid-Term Presentation and a Final Presentation.

5
MISSIONS
per semester
8
weeks
per Mission
6
consultants
per Mission
2
client
presentations

we offer missions that cover a vast field of topics

BUSINESS SERVICES

  • Strategy & Innovation

    Business plan, competitive analysis,
    corporate strategy

  • Finance & Accounting

    Project valuation, activity-based costing,
    profitability study

  • Marketing & Sales

    Market research & positioning, product launch, brand image prospection

  • Data Analytics

    Pricing, customer insights

Our Fields of Expertise: Business, sustainability & Engineering

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Web & Software development,
Structural analysis,
Automation,
Prototyping

SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES

Environmental impact study,
Energy efficiency,
Industrial optimization

THis semester's missionsmissions

Click To Explore Our 5 Consulting Missions of this semester

Coached by

Assess Toyota Europe's Learning & Development digital transformation via benchmarking, cost analysis

Managed by
Valentin Burhin

THE CLIENT

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and distribution of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, as well as the development and production of Toyota vehicles, engines, and components in Europe

THE SCOPE

Assess the feasibility of Toyota Europe Learning & Development's digital transformation by weighing the pros and cons of various digital solutions
Research and benchmark against other companies, both within and outside the automotive industry, that have successfully implemented similar strategies
Develop strategic insight on how to implement the digitalization strategy, including cost analysis and long-term impact
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Toyota
Mission
Coached by
Coached by

Analyze and structure germanium trade data for smarter decisions using Excel and PowerBI

Managed by
Nina Joucken

THE CLIENT

Umicore is a global leader in materials technology and recycling, specializing in precious metals and germanium-based products for high-tech industries, including solar cell substrates

THE SCOPE

Collect and analyze global germanium trade data & create a structured, user-friendly system that drives smarter market decisions
Assess in data structuring, consolidation, standardization, and visualization by using Excel and PowerBI
Establish clear documentations for future users to ensure long-term accuracy and usability of the system created
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Umicore
Mission
Coached by
Coached by

Assess Luminus' smart meter data to guide customer investments through data-driven insights

Managed by
Juan Collin

THE CLIENT

Luminus is a top Belgian energy provider, focusing on renewable energy, sustainability, and customer-centric energy efficiency solutions

THE SCOPE

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Luminus' smart meter data and its current utilization in customer services to identify opportunities for enhancement and new use cases
Investigate customer preferences and behaviors regarding energy-efficient investments
Develop a validation roadmap for the platform ensuring actionable insights and potential business value
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Luminus
Mission
Coached by
Knauf Insulation
Mission
Coached by
Coached by

Analyze competitors' R&D strategies to align Knauf’s innovation with global trends for market leader

Managed by
Gilles Struyyen

THE CLIENT

Knauf Insulation is a global leader in insulation solutions, headquartered in Germany. As part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers worldwide, Knauf Insulation focuses on innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility, aiming to lead the industry towards greener, more sustainable building practices.

THE SCOPE

Analyze competitors' R&D investment priorities & trends, areas of focus, and innovations in sustainability, technology, and efficiency
Evaluate competitors' market strategies and innovation approaches to identify their role in key trends, such as sustainability and regulations
Provide strategic recommendations to help Knauf align R&D and strategy with global market trends for a competitive advantage
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Abbeyfield
Mission
Coached by
Coached by

Reassess financial strategy and attract investors to scale Abbeyfield’s sustainable co-living soluti

Managed by
Diego Detry

THE CLIENT

Abbeyfield Invest is a Belgian non-profit offering affordable co-living for seniors, promoting active aging through private apartments and shared communal spaces

THE SCOPE

Reassess financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and support expansion
Attract impact investors by positioning Abbeyfield as a compelling investment opportunity
Optimize investor communication and growth strategy to secure funding in order to drive scalable development
Close
Coached by

Assess Toyota Europe's Learning & Development digital transformation via benchmarking, cost analysis

Managed by
Valentin Burhin

THE CLIENT

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and distribution of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, as well as the development and production of Toyota vehicles, engines, and components in Europe

THE SCOPE

Assess the feasibility of Toyota Europe Learning & Development's digital transformation by weighing the pros and cons of various digital solutions
Research and benchmark against other companies, both within and outside the automotive industry, that have successfully implemented similar strategies
Develop strategic insight on how to implement the digitalization strategy, including cost analysis and long-term impact
Close
Toyota
Mission
With
Capgemini
Coached by

Analyze and structure germanium trade data for smarter decisions using Excel and PowerBI

Managed by
Nina Joucken

THE CLIENT

Umicore is a global leader in materials technology and recycling, specializing in precious metals and germanium-based products for high-tech industries, including solar cell substrates

THE SCOPE

Collect and analyze global germanium trade data & create a structured, user-friendly system that drives smarter market decisions
Assess in data structuring, consolidation, standardization, and visualization by using Excel and PowerBI
Establish clear documentations for future users to ensure long-term accuracy and usability of the system created
Close
Umicore
Mission
With
Roland Berger
Coached by

Assess Luminus' smart meter data to guide customer investments through data-driven insights

Managed by
Juan Collin

THE CLIENT

Luminus is a top Belgian energy provider, focusing on renewable energy, sustainability, and customer-centric energy efficiency solutions

THE SCOPE

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Luminus' smart meter data and its current utilization in customer services to identify opportunities for enhancement and new use cases
Investigate customer preferences and behaviors regarding energy-efficient investments
Develop a validation roadmap for the platform ensuring actionable insights and potential business value
Close
Luminus
Mission
With
frog
Coached by

Analyze competitors' R&D strategies to align Knauf’s innovation with global trends for market leader

Managed by
Gilles Struyyen

THE CLIENT

Knauf Insulation is a global leader in insulation solutions, headquartered in Germany. As part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest building materials manufacturers worldwide, Knauf Insulation focuses on innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility, aiming to lead the industry towards greener, more sustainable building practices.

THE SCOPE

Analyze competitors' R&D investment priorities & trends, areas of focus, and innovations in sustainability, technology, and efficiency
Evaluate competitors' market strategies and innovation approaches to identify their role in key trends, such as sustainability and regulations
Provide strategic recommendations to help Knauf align R&D and strategy with global market trends for a competitive advantage
Close
Knauf Insulation
Mission
With
Olvier Wyman
Coached by

Reassess financial strategy and attract investors to scale Abbeyfield’s sustainable co-living soluti

Managed by
Diego Detry

THE CLIENT

Abbeyfield Invest is a Belgian non-profit offering affordable co-living for seniors, promoting active aging through private apartments and shared communal spaces

THE SCOPE

Reassess financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and support expansion
Attract impact investors by positioning Abbeyfield as a compelling investment opportunity
Optimize investor communication and growth strategy to secure funding in order to drive scalable development
Close
Abbeyfield
Mission
With
Arthur D. Little
Recruiting Event
February 24th
We kick off the semester with our Recruiting Event at the ULB, where we announce our Missions and present the Club.

The presentations are followed by a networking event, during which we are delighted to answer any of your questions.

Application Deadline
March 1st
Once the Missions have been announced, there is a one-week application window during which you can submit your CV and a Powerpoint presentation.

To promote diversity and reflect the real consulting-world, we aim to balance out our Teams by recruiting students from a diverse set of backgrounds like Law, Business & Engineering from Solvay, ULB & VUB.
Therefore, the key to being selected is your motivation and academic & extracurricular track-record.

Selection Week
The week of March 3rd
After extensive review of the applications, eligible applicants are invited for an interview.
If this interview is successful, you will receive a call at the end of the Selection Week from your Project-Manager.

"Congrats, you are a StudenT Consultant!" 🎉 
Start of Mission
March 10th
Get to know your Team, your Client, grasp a full understanding of the Mission's Scope
& start analysing your Client's problem under the supervision of your Coaching Partner.

The first half of the mission revolves around analysing your Client's problem with a structured approach.
In collaboration with our Partners, we provide workshops to teach you the necessary Consulting Skills to do so. These workshops also make for perfect networking events, during which you can get to know consulting firms and your fellow Student Consultants.

Mid-Term Presentation
Week of March 31st
During the Mid-Term Presentation, you formally present your Team's analysis of the problem to the Client, findings and planned further approach.

The Mid-Term Presentation marks the beginning of the second half of the Mission. Based on the findings of your analysis, you build further towards the expected deliverables and start crafting your final recommendation.

During the process, you can rely on further coaching from your Coaching Partner and training on consulting skills by our workshop Partners.

Final Presentation
Week of April 28th
Read more about our Consultants' Experiences
At the end of the Mission, you present your team's final findings, recommendations and other deliverables to the Client during the Final Presentation.
Read about our Consultants' Experiences

A snippet of our past Consulting Missions

QBE Re

Engineering Mission
2022
Developing a Python program for automated text-mining

Deliverables

A fully working modular program that's adaptable for future expanding, together with technical documentation

Procter & Gamble

Sustainability Mission
2022
Minimizing pollution of Procter & Gamble’s warehouse in Mechelen

Deliverables

Quantification of the warehouse pollution A general assessment method transposable to other warehouses, List of solutions to reduce pollution

Pfizer

Operations Mission
2021
Optimization of the bidding process for pharmaceutical tenders

Deliverables

A concrete tool and process recommendation with a corresponding Cost-Benefit analysis

Beobank

Strategy Mission
2021
Help Beobank understand how to position their credit card offering.

Deliverables

Results of the clients’ expectations, detailed analysis of the online survey results and recommendations on how to redefine the bank’s product offer.

Maison Rouge

Strategy Mission
2020
Market analysis for various interesting sectors Maison Rouge could penetrate

Deliverables

Market sizing, market growth calculations, competition analysis, Analysis of expected profit per market

MIVB-STIB

Market Study Mission
2020
Studying the Future of Transportation

Deliverables

Comparison with successful infrastructure projects in highly-populated & developed cities Legal Analysis of the project, and recommendations

Umicore

Product Launch Mission
2019
A market introduction plan and a pricing strategy, product positioning market introduction plan.

Deliverables

Powerpoint presentation with a market introduction plan, overview of the market players and a pricing strategy

Recovr

Strategy Mission
2018
Competitive analysis of the credit management industry in 4 European countries

Deliverables

Key success factors analysis, Analysis of possible partners & recommendations on Go-To-Market strategy

Alken-Maes

Sales Mission
2017
Improvement of Sales Strategy

Deliverables

Yet to be entered

Microsoft

Marketing Mission
2017
Crafting a Marketing Strategy to promote a new IT tool

Deliverables

A strategic timeline for implementation, with high-level description of the steps to follow and their predicted outcome

Base

Market Study Mission
2016
Competition price analysis

Deliverables

Full analysis of the pricing models of the main competitors

Top-Tier Training ON CONSULTING SKILLS
by OUR PreSTIGIOUS Partners

Throughout the Mission span, we provide exclusive workshops, organized our Partners, to all our members. These workshops will enable you to learn new skills, get high exposure as a student, and even receive the opportunity to get an internship and expand your social network.

With our coaching you get the opportunity to be in contact with top consulting firms, get to know the firms, the culture, the people, get to know what consulting is and which consulting skills are essential to deliver a successful Mission.

Prepare,
practice,
succeed!

The Case School | YOUR PATH TO TOP CONSULTING FIRMS
Apply for SCC Academy

Are you aspiring to join top consulting firms? Welcome to the SCC Case School! Our 7-week program provides essential preparation and insights to give you a competitive edge in recruitment.

What We Offer:
Expert lectures by guest speakers from top consulting firms
A rotating case buddy system for collaborative learning
Supplementary materials, including videos and case books, to enhance your confidence and readiness

Enrolment is exclusively open to members and alumni of SCC. Spots are limited, so early expression of interest is advised!

To join the Case School, contact VPA via Email or Linkedin

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