Can I become management consultant without MBA?

‘, the short answer is no – you do not have to have an MBA to break into McKinsey. There’s a long list of McKinsey alum who are proof that a career at McKinsey will take you places. And there’s more than one reason why the most prestigious management consulting firm has been a top destination for MBAs for 75+ years.

Can you be a consultant with an engineering degree?

It’s very common for engineers to be interested in consulting – a professionally demanding, well-compensated job which opens many doors in business and beyond.

Do consultants need MBA?

An MBA is not a requirement to enter the field of consulting unless you plan to work for a top management consulting firm. Several years of work experience in your field is often enough to showcase your expertise as a consultant.

How do I become an engineering consultant?

Most engineering firms require a bachelor’s degree as one of the minimum qualifications for an entry-level position. The degree should be in a relevant area of study, such as chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or any related science field.

Do you need an MBA to become a consultant?

If you believe what you read online, an MBA would appear to be a prerequisite for anyone who wants to succeed in consulting. The only other entry point to the consulting world besides the MBA route would be as a fresh graduate.

Is it possible to get a top tier strategy consulting firm without MBA?

Many aspiring consultants want to know if it’s possible to get a top tier strategy consulting firm like McKinsey / Bain / Boston Consulting Group (MBB, in short) with no MBA and no prior experience in the field. Jenny Lee (name changed) has managed to do just that.

Can engineers enter consulting from a non-business background?

This is the first of our series on entering consulting from “non-business” backgrounds – other posts include entering from liberal arts/humanities degrees and non-MBA grad schools. It’s very common for engineers to be interested in consulting – a professionally demanding, well-compensated job which opens many doors in business and beyond.

Do boutique consulting firms hire people with no MBA?

Many boutique consulting firms hire people from industries relevant to their practice. MBB firms also want subject-matter experts for industries from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals. In my case, I didn’t have an MBA and my experience seemed all over the map, but made a strong case for myself regardless.