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Considering a Post-MBA Masters in Big Data and Business Analytics: How Might it Impact my Career?

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Most recent answer on Nov 01, 2023

Raj

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Raj

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gave the best answer on Oct 30, 2023

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Hello, Thank you for reaching out and sharing your situation. As a seasoned strategy consultant, I can provide you with some insights and thoughts on your decision to pursue a Master's in Business Analytics and Big Data ... (read entire answer)

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BCG Gamma

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Most recent answer on Oct 12, 2023

Vlad

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Vlad

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gave the best answer on Jun 23, 2018

McKinsey / Accenture Alum / Got all BIG3 offers / Harvard Business School

Hi, Not sure about BCG Gamma specifically, but here are some examples of the data science cases I've seen "What are the different metrics that will change for a ride-sharing company if it is raining?" "Digital b ... (read entire answer)

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Artefact Data Strategy Consultant

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Most recent answer on Jul 16, 2023

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Jul 15, 2023

#1 Bain coach | >95% success rate | interviewer for 8+ years | mentor and coach for 7+ years

Hi Hasan, First of all, congratulations on the invitation from Artefact! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, while I do not know Artefact specifically, general preparation for case stud ... (read entire answer)

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Advanced Analytics/Machine Learning Casing

Analytical Skills big data Technical Experience Interview

Most recent answer on Dec 08, 2022

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Hi Daniel, Feel free to reach out to me! I have a background in data analytics (worked for Quantium, specialized in data analytics at Stern, and worked on a few projects with BCG Gamma). Happy to be of service!

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Mckinsey Data Science Interview (First Round)

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Most recent answer on Jun 10, 2021

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Hi there, There is indeed a LOT to prepare - this is the world of casing! Genuinely, the best way to improve your odds is to get a coach (for even just 1 or 2 sessions). Hard to give you advice on how to increase ... (read entire answer)

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Hi all, i'm new here, I wanted to know please if there is a way to practice here data analyst interview questions/tests?

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Most recent answer on Dec 31, 2020

gave the best answer on Nov 15, 2020

Hi Yehuda, Unfortunately, PrepLounge is much more for the strategy consulting track. This is not the right place for data analyst interviews.

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Thoughts on full-time data bootcamps

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Most recent answer on Aug 03, 2020

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Hi there, I personally did not take these courses to transition into analytics but they do look like a good stepping stone! If you wanted to talk about how to leverage MBB to pivot into a more analytics-based role, ... (read entire answer)

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Chart Reading and Data Sensitivity

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gave the best answer on Feb 03, 2020

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Hi Anonymous, I would recommend the following three-step approach to properly read graphs: 1. Read the graph Ask for one minute of time to understand the graph. Summarize what the graph is about. Read in parti ... (read entire answer)

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Is Analytics Consulting as competitive as other consulting areas?

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Most recent answer on Dec 28, 2019

Clara

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gave the best answer on Dec 28, 2019

McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello! There are different things! The equivalent to BCG Gamma is not Mck Digital, but McK Advance Analytics! (Just fyi, Mckinsey Digital is constituted by general consultants focused on digital practice, involved ... (read entire answer)

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Big data in consulting

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Guennael

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Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

Guennael

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gave the best answer on Aug 04, 2016

Ex-MBB, Experienced Hire; I will teach you not only the how, but also the why of case interviews

The same way they have always adapted - by learning to leverage big data better than their clients. Many if not all the top consultancies have invested heavily in big data over the last few years, and many if not all of ... (read entire answer)

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