University at Buffalo · UB MBA Consulting Group

Solving business challengeswith strategy, analytics, and AI.

A modern consulting partner for Western New York organizations. Our MBA and MS consultants deliver pro bono, practical, tailored recommendations to businesses, startups, and nonprofits.

Now accepting spring 2027 projects · Submit by January 13, 2027

Spring projects run February through April

Western New York

01 · Who we are

UB MBA Consulting Group delivers pro bono, student-led consulting that helps Western New York organizations turn challenges into measurable results.

Experience

15years

A foundation of prior work helping Western New York organizations address business challenges.

Cost to you

Pro bono

High-quality consulting support at no cost to your organization.

Dedicated team

3+consultants

Each client works with a team of at least three MBA and MS consultants.

Integrated approach

4pillars

Four service pillars, one integrated approach.

Project cycles

2per year

We accept client projects twice a year, for spring and fall.

Who we serve

BusinessesStartupsNonprofitsOrganizations

02 · Businesses we’ve worked with

Past clients acrossWestern New York.

03 · What we do

Complex challenges.Connected expertise.

Four service pillars, one integrated approach.

01

Strategy & Growth

Clarify the problem, assess options, and identify opportunities for growth.

02

Data & Analytics

Translate research and data into insights that support better decisions.

Not sure where to start?

You do not need a fully defined solution. Start with the question your organization is trying to answer.

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04 · Why work with us

Established experience.Emerging capabilities.Actionable solutions.

A 15-year history of helping organizations solve business problems, combined with strategic thinking, interdisciplinary talent, and emerging technologies.

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15 years of experience

A foundation of prior work helping Western New York organizations address business challenges.

02

University-connected talent

Data-driven analysis from UB School of Management consultants across business, analytics, information systems, and research.

03

A dedicated team, tailored scope

Each project is shaped around your question, timeline, and needs.

04

An objective perspective

A fresh view of your toughest questions, strengthened by appropriate data and AI tools.

05

Actionable outputs

Deliverables designed to clarify choices and support next steps.

06

Pro bono

High-quality consulting support at no cost to your organization.

05 · How we work

From the first question to your next move.

06 · Selected work

Built around your business.Designed for impact.

Rich Products Corporation

Focus
Performance Management Strategy
Deliverables
Reimagining performance management: a research-backed white paper, executive presentation and roadmap.

Cradle Beach Inc.

Focus
Capacity Planning & Branding
Deliverables
An Excel capacity assessment tool, project recommendations and a branding and marketing plan.

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Our approach to AI

Human expertise.AI acceleration.

AI is a capability, not the answer to every problem. We use AI to accelerate research and analysis, verify outputs, and keep human judgment central.

How we approach AI

07 · Client perspectives

Good work.In their words.

“I would not have been able to deliver such a well thought out roadmap without them!”

Lauren Orazi, Manager of Talent Management, Rich Products Corporation

“We were impressed by the intellect and professionalism of the team!”

Ann-Marie Orlowski, CEO, Cradle Beach Inc.

Ready to solve your nextbusiness challenge?