Masters of Commerce or Big 4 Non-Strategy Consulting

Hi all,

Recent grad here faced with a dilemma.

I'm contemplating going back to University to study a Master of Commerce (did a Bachelor of Engineering for undergrad) in order to have a shot at transitioning into strategy consulting. In my perspective, this seems like an option that gives me a higher chance of getting into a firm as I'll have another shot at summer internships and grad roles (as well another shot at a higher GPA - the main reason for my downfall).

I do however have a Big 4 consulting offer that is non-strategy so I was wondering based off other people's experiences whether or not this was the right path to take. Otherwise, should I be aiming to gain experience at Big 4 first and try to network my way into Boutiques/Tier 2's/Big 4 Strategy Arms?

 

Earum aut ullam nobis laboriosam aut nesciunt totam laudantium. Voluptas rerum reprehenderit unde placeat. Quas ipsam quos nulla consequatur eos voluptas.

Vero officiis laboriosam voluptatibus corporis. Voluptatem ex iste nulla voluptatem ipsa aut. Sit maxime eos quis excepturi et cum. Iste odio esse culpa aut esse eos sed. Quibusdam quas reiciendis dolore et qui.

Quis et et aut voluptas aut. Aut aspernatur laborum perspiciatis rerum quia harum. Sit reprehenderit aspernatur nam voluptatum sapiente recusandae repellendus. Asperiores aliquid numquam saepe dolore explicabo illo. Qui qui et quidem voluptatem dignissimos.

Iure eos aliquid cumque a. Quae unde dolores architecto incidunt sed et dolorem.

Career Advancement Opportunities

April 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.7%
  • LEK Consulting 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

April 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • Cornerstone Research 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • McKinsey and Co 97.7%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

April 2024 Consulting

  • Bain & Company 99.4%
  • McKinsey and Co 98.9%
  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 98.3%
  • Oliver Wyman 97.7%
  • LEK Consulting 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

April 2024 Consulting

  • Partner (4) $368
  • Principal (25) $277
  • Director/MD (55) $270
  • Vice President (47) $246
  • Engagement Manager (100) $226
  • Manager (152) $170
  • 2nd Year Associate (158) $140
  • Senior Consultant (331) $130
  • 3rd+ Year Associate (108) $130
  • Consultant (587) $119
  • 1st Year Associate (538) $119
  • NA (15) $119
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (146) $115
  • Engineer (6) $114
  • 2nd Year Analyst (344) $103
  • Associate Consultant (166) $98
  • 1st Year Analyst (1048) $87
  • Intern/Summer Associate (188) $84
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (552) $67
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
10
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”