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Do I need to do a concentration if I want to work in strategy consulting


Posted Jul 21, 2015 22:29

I would like to get into strategy consulting after doing an MBA.

My question is, do I need to do a concentration in consulting if I want to get a job in the field? I've noticed that some MBA programs don't even offer concentrations.

Thanks,
Matt
I would like to get into strategy consulting after doing an MBA.

My question is, do I need to do a concentration in consulting if I want to get a job in the field? I've noticed that some MBA programs don't even offer concentrations.

Thanks,
Matt
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Posted Jul 22, 2015 00:13

No, it's more important to attend one of the four or five schools that the firms you are interested in. Take a look at How to use LinkedIn to find the best school www.find-mba.com/board/33571 Imagine, for example, if you wanted to be with McKinsey, Bain or BCG in California then that would mean Berkeley, Harvard, Kellogg, UCLA, or Wharton.
No, it's more important to attend one of the four or five schools that the firms you are interested in. Take a look at How to use LinkedIn to find the best school www.find-mba.com/board/33571 Imagine, for example, if you wanted to be with McKinsey, Bain or BCG in California then that would mean Berkeley, Harvard, Kellogg, UCLA, or Wharton.
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Posted Jul 23, 2015 12:21

And in terms of curriculum, most of these MBA programs will provide adequate strategy courses in the first year, which you'll probably need in a consulting firm. If not, you can pick up some strategy courses in your second year.
And in terms of curriculum, most of these MBA programs will provide adequate strategy courses in the first year, which you'll probably need in a consulting firm. If not, you can pick up some strategy courses in your second year.
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Posted Jul 24, 2015 13:00

Thank you both for your advice. I'll evaluate my options.
Thank you both for your advice. I'll evaluate my options.
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