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!
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
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
Best
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Thank You Vlad! Your info are greatly appreciated
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
Thanks Bruno.
This is my first interaction on the platform and the insight you have provided is a positive one..