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Executive MBA sponsorship by MBB

Executive MBA MBA Sponsorship
New answer on Nov 30, 2023
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Maxim Chemerkin asked on Jun 30, 2020
Working at McKinsey

Hi everyone.

As I know, MBB may offer MBA sponsirship before promotion to Associate level position.
Do you know if MBB may also provide sponsorship for executive MBA on later career stages, e.g. on Engagement Manager level?
Do you know such cases? How popular is EMBA sponsorship in consulting?

Thank you!

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Cristian
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replied on Nov 30, 2023
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Hi!

It depends on the firm, but it tends to be more unusual for people to go for an MBA once they're past Associate. 

Realistically, many people get an MBA in order to get into consulting, so there's little reason to get out of consulting to get one especially if you have some seniority. 

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Cristian

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Ian
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updated an answer on Jul 01, 2020
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Hi Maxim,

They do not, and the real reason is that they provide the training themelves - on the job!

You absolutely do not need an EMBA if you're working at MBB.

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Robert
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replied on Jun 30, 2020
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Hi Maxim,

For McKinsey no; for other tier-1 firms also did not hear about that.

Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind and give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!

Robert

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Sidi
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replied on Jul 01, 2020
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Hi MAxim!

EMBAs are not sponsored by MBB firms. The professional development within their own project work is seen as largely superior to en executive MBA.

Cheers, Sidi

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Xabi
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replied on Jun 30, 2020
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As far as I know there are no cases of Executive MBA sponsorships in MBB, only MBA

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Anonymous replied on Jun 30, 2020

Hi!

I am not sure that consulting firms sponsor EMBA. And I also don’t see much sense in it.

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Anton

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Anonymous replied on Jul 01, 2020

Hi,

Not that I have heard of.

There could be some short classes / executive training provided (BCG has some leadership courses with INSEAD), but not in the form of EMBA. Usually just a few weeks only.

Best,

Emily

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Clara
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replied on Jul 02, 2020
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Hello!

No, never heard of something like this.

Cheers,

Clara

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