Leveraging my experience - exit strategy into management consulting

I need help with transitioning into management consulting – Quick reference of my background below

  1. Graduated with 3.9 A.A.S Degree in Accounting - landed an internship at a mid grade CPA firm - misery on everyone's face scared me out of staying in accounting

  2. Started an engineering program graduated 4.0 A.A.S in Mech Engineering - recruited by GM - 5 year stint - will not go back

  3. Left GM to manage a tech school - opportunity to combine Accounting and Engineering - 5-year stint • During 5 year stint Accreditation committee hires me part time to consult for them and lead accreditation evaluation teams in region (evaluate finances-equipment- curriculum and implement POA to improve deficiencies) - work is sporadic once per quarter

  4. School program gets cut - unemployed - recruiters say overqualified or experience req. met but no degree credentials

  5. Decided to go back to school in September - Management consulting is the goal

Will Bachelors degree in Finance and Accounting Management help my transition? If so what level will i enter?

It will take 1.5 - 2 years to finish this program. What job should I secure now that will help my transition?

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