Verabrede dich zum Casen über das Meeting-Board, nimm an Diskussionen in unserem Consulting Q&A teil und finde gleichgesinnte Interview-Partner:innen, um dich auszutauschen und gemeinsam zu üben!
Zurück zur Übersicht

Masters in International / Global Business - Consulting Career

Hi, can one of the experienced consultant on this platform give an insight if a "Masters Degree in International Business" fully prepares candidates for a career in consulting and what are the percieved advantages of the programs compared to a MBA program.

Thank You!

3
4,9k
24
Schreibe die erste Antwort!
Bisher hat niemand auf diese Frage reagiert.
Beste Antwort
Gelöscht
Coach
am 31. März 2018
NOT AVAILABLE

Hey Ekundayo,

On your first question, I don't think that there's a single course better than the others in preparing students to be successful consultants (courses with business, economics or engineer backgrounds are equally valued by the best consulting firms - each one develop a different skillset but all of them are crucial to be a great consultant).

On your second question, there's a huge advantage in the way the most of the consulting firms (and locations) see a Master vs. a MBA, starting by their typical recruiting profile (junior level for Masters; more senior to MBA graduates). After going through both, my view is that a Master give you much more technical skills, which are key to perform very well at junior levels, whereas the MBA focus more on leadership and soft skills, which seem to be key at more senior roles.

Best

Bruno

am 9. Apr. 2018
Thanks Bruno.
am 9. Apr. 2018
This is my first interaction on the platform and the insight you have provided is a positive one..
Vlad
Coach
bearbeitet am 1. Apr. 2018
McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi,

As for your first question - it depends on the quality of education in the particular University. You have to look at the University brand and the curriculum.

For the second question - it depends on the brand of the school / university

  • A top MBA school will give you much more business knowledge and skills relevant to consulting. Don't agree with Bruno here. You may get great technical skills if you select the proper classes
  • After MBA you are 100% eligible for the Associate (McKinsey) role, while non-MBA masters degree in many countries is not enough
  • Top schools guarantee you a smooth on-campus recruiting process since MBB companies are hiring a lot of MBAs.

Best

am 9. Apr. 2018
Thank You Vlad! Your info are greatly appreciated
Clara
Coach
am 29. Dez. 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

I have seen multiple questions lately in the Q&A regarding doing masters, which one to choose, MBA vs. MiM, which schools to choose (both in US and Europe).

I joined McK after finishing my master in Architecture (totally not related field of study, and still), and I am doing an MBA in MIT atm. Happy to talk about this, given that you are also considering a “non conventional” master topic

Feel free to PM! Cheers, 

Clara

Ähnliche Fragen
Consulting
Just did the Mckinsey Solve Game (January 2025) - got some questions/insights
am 24. Apr. 2025
Global
5
4,0k
Beste Antwort von
Hagen
Coach
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 8+ years consulting, 8+ years coaching and 7+ years interviewing experience
42
5 Antworten
4,0k Aufrufe
+2
Consulting
McKinsey background check
am 31. Mai 2024
Global
10
3,0k
Beste Antwort von
Ex-McKinsey |5y consulting experience | Specialization in Psychology | Proven holistic mentor
64
10 Antworten
3,0k Aufrufe
+7
Consulting
Revolut Case interview
am 1. März 2025
Global
5
12,9k
Beste Antwort von
#1 rated McKinsey Coach
359
5 Antworten
12,9k Aufrufe
+2
Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass du uns einem Freund oder Kommilitonen empfiehlst?
0 = Nicht wahrscheinlich
10 = Sehr wahrscheinlich
Vielen Dank für dein Feedback! Deine Meinung hilft uns, PrepLounge noch besser zu machen.