Breaking into MBB - graduate degree choices
I am doing undergrad business degree in one of the semi-target schools in Asia. Recently thinking about doing a master in MPP (at top tiers like Oxford, Columbia, LSE..) out of personal interest and i don't wanna repeat what I have studied - Business. Yet for career, i'm targeting MBB
there have been people saying that MPP aren't reli sought after by MBB and MBA is preferred. Would it be different if I already hold a undergrad degree in business (finance concentration)? If my plan works out (eg. do a MPP at Oxford) will it increase my odds of getting into the top tiers?
Any thoughts are welcome, and thanks a lot coz I'm having a dilemma on this!
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MBB- chances after grad school (Originally Posted: 07/01/2012)
I'm looking to break into a career in mgmt consulting, preferably at a top tier firm like MBB. I have a few years of work experience and hope to enter B-school either next year or the year after. Just wondering, 1) Does MBB recruit heavily from CDN business schools, and if so, which schools?, and 2) is my background/CV suffice to land me an interview with MBB (see below for my background). Thanks!!
Background -Undergrad in business/accounting from CDN top school - GPA of 3.6 -Masters in finance & accounting from CDN school (not target school for a masters)- GPA of 3.7 -Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years at Big 4 (including double promotion) -Corporate Strategy at a top fortune 500 for 1 yr w/ a recent promotion to a management role that focuses on business turnaround at the same company and recognition as "top talent" -Lots of extracurriculars - exec position at a major not-for-profit, designed a finance program for a private adult college, founded an affinity network at my company, etc
Any input would be great :). Thanks!
The first question occurred to me is why you want to do management consulting in the first place? Assuming you can get in (in 3 yrs), you would probably leave in like 2~4 yrs and re-join a F500 strategy as a mid to senior management. So what the point for circling around?
MBB internship opps for grad students (Originally Posted: 09/24/2012)
Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if someone could give me some information on internship opportunities available to students who have already completed their undergraduate degrees. Would these students qualify for a summer position in consulting or investment banking? Or are internships only limited to students enrolled in a degree program? Has anyone ever been in this situation, if so, how did you secure a summer position at a BB (for investment banking) or MBB (for consulting)?
Also, do you guys think it's possible to land a summer placement by networking with some higher ups at one of these firms?
I only recently became interested in Investment Banking/ Consulting, however, I have already graduated from college and missed the campus recruitment dates.
Any advise on the matter would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
Grad as in non-MBA and non-PhD, then yes you apply like any undergrad student for the same Summer Analyst programs.
Undergrad to MBA to MBB (Originally Posted: 10/31/2011)
Hi,
I'm a senior from a non-target school and I have two offers at the moment:
-JP Morgan Commercial Bank (middle market) -Capgemini S&O Consulting
Which will give me a better shot at a top ten MBA and MBB later on?
Your thoughts on the programs?
Thanks!
JPM.
I think the degree is not a problem. Make sure you do it at a target uni and you'll be alright.
I suspect MPP still makes you a undergrad level entry - BA/A/AC.
Um, actually Capgemini since b-schools have historically loved consulting professionals + their recent push to accept less finance people than before. But in the end, work where you want to without too much unfounded speculation on future effects- never a good idea.
Even if there is a difference between the MBA opportunities of the two (there probably isn't), it is so small that it certainly isn't worth choosing one over the other. Go with what interests you. You will do a better job and thus have more engaging stories to write essays about and and receive better recommendations. Plus--and I know nobody on this board actually cares about this--you might be happier.
^ that
If you want to do banking, JPM. If you want to do S&O consulting, Capgemini. Once you pick, it's harder to switch, especially in the current economy. Good luck!
Thanks for all the insight, Capgemini would be for SAP consulting. So I'm leaning towards JPM
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