Real Companies. Real Results.

There is more to getting an MBA than reading textbooks and taking exams. The real test is how you perform in the workplace. As a Neeley & Associates Consultant, you’ll deliver solutions for impressive companies that pay consulting fees. Work alongside professional consultants, faculty experts and second-year MBA principals – and get your foot in the door of highly sought-after companies. Our satisfied clients return year after year, and many hire Neeley & Associates Consulting for internships and full-time positions.

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Benefits for Students

  • Contribute real value to a company for an impressive boost to your résumé.
  • Interact with influential executives.
  • Team up with executives, expert consulting professionals and top faculty for guidance and feedback.
  • Hone your leadership, teamwork, consulting and project management skills. 
  • Gain exposure to new industries, big league companies and the fast-paced consulting world.

Benefits for Clients

  • Outsource time-consuming projects to motivated TCU MBAs.
  • Get realistic, actionable and professional recommendations.
  • Get a firsthand look at prospective employees in action.
  • Additional subject-matter expertise from renowned faculty and consulting professionals who ensure quality of deliverables.

Typical Projects

  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Assessment and Recommendations
  • Financial Modeling
  • Feasibility Assessments
  • Operational or Programmatic Assessments
  • Process Improvements
  • Cost/Benefit Analysis

Past Clients

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Compass Group USA
“Neeley & Associates Consulting played a crucial role in our efforts to enhance our sales and B2B marketing strategies. Their team's diligent approach to market segmentation and the ability to translate industry research into a data-driven content marketing strategy was instrumental in developing a targeted and effective content marketing playbook. Additionally, the comprehensive profiles and insights they provided gave us a clear framework for engaging with key market segments and aligning our sales and marketing efforts. Thanks to their collaboration, we've been able to optimize our outreach, identify new growth opportunities, and strengthen our engagement with potential clients.”
Regan Medzhibzher, VP, Research & Insights
Smith & Nephew
“TCU's Neeley & Associates Consulting (N&A) worked with Smith & Nephew to assess the feasibility for Smith & Nephew to effectively incubate and launch novel digital health solutions. The team provided us with thoughtful and valuable options for senior management’s consideration.”
Marianne Griffin, Senior Project Manager, US Markets, Advanced Wound Management
Alcon Pharmaceuticals

“The Neeley & Associates team demonstrated professionalism, commitment and proactiveness throughout the engagement. For the consulting project, the team developed a comprehensive brand value survey, alongside a research company and collaborated with the Sales and Operations Team to gather valuable insights for Alcon’s Pharmaceutical Division. They analyzed the data and provided recommendations to improve Alcon’s marketing strategy and sales performance to grow market share.”
Stephanie Bartlett, Sales and Marketing Leader and Senior Brand Manager

Bell Helicopter

"The Bell Neeley & Associates team consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to gaining in-depth knowledge of our industry throughout the project. Their ability to provide impactful ideas and strategic recommendations drove insightful conversations and propelled our organization towards the achievement of our goals. We greatly appreciate their dedication to the project, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity for future collaborations with Neeley & Associates."
Marshall Cox, Manager, Emerging Markets

GM Financial

“Our Neeley & Associates team showcased exceptional consulting skills, analytical prowess, and the ability to deliver high-quality results. Their proactive approach in identifying potential challenges and providing effective solutions ensured a smooth project journey which exceeded our expectations. GM Financial looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with them again in the future.”
Heidi Heck, AVP, Marketing & Customer Acquisition

GM Financial

“The principal experience allowed me to put my MBA into practice in the most immersive context that TCU Neeley offers to students. Through this engagement, I gained an inside look at GM Financial’s culture of excellence, teamwork and innovation.”
Kaitlin Sanders, 2020-2021 Neeley & Associates Principal, Customer Engagement Analyst

GM Financial

“As a longtime client, the Neeley & Associates Consultants continue to exceed expectations with their professionalism, knowledge and commitment to a well-designed solution. We implemented the team’s recommendations for our first ever virtual class of interns. This engagement provided the opportunity to attract and hire top talent from the Neeley School.”
Michael Beste, Senior Vice President of Analytics

First Command

“When we went into this project, we wanted to create a ‘real-world’ business experience for the TCU Neeley students. We began with a broad scope, but Neeley & Associates took this ambiguous environment, identified significant areas of improvement, and provided various potential solutions for us to explore further. Overall, this was a great learning experience for the students and the First Command team, and the start of a lasting relationship with the Neeley School.”
Sunday Grace, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Goodwill

“Neeley & Associates recommended several feasible strategies for growing our brand and provided extensive research to support their claims. They were very accommodating to our operational concerns and worked tirelessly to provide a holistic business strategy.”
David Cox, President & CEO, North Central Texas

DFW Airport

“Our Neeley & Associates Consultants pushed themselves to meet with as many internal stakeholders as possible and reached out to key external partners to provide an informed feasibility study for a new service we considered. They left us with excellent traveler insights and a tiered action plan.”
Senior Innovation Consultant

Frito-Lay

“The Neeley & Associates Consultants have for 10 years consistently provided a unique perspective to the various MBA team projects provided to them by Frito Lay. In their most recent deliverable, the N&A team examined consumers’ current perceptions of healthy foods in convenience and gas stores. From their research, they shared actionable insights on how and where to bring consumers in those stores for healthy snacks.”
Steve Tahara, Senior Director, Sales Strategy