Academics
Consulting
The field of management consulting is demanding, stimulating, highly compensated, and growing rapidly. Students in our two-year and Accelerated MBA programs who want to pursue consulting careers gain a deep understanding of the industry and its practices and exceptional preparation for both internal and external consulting positions. Here, they acquire strong consulting skills combined with a solid foundation in all business functions, personally guided by our Consultants-in-Residence.
Johnson School graduates have an outstanding track record in consulting careers. They are actively recruited by the top consulting firms and major corporations with internal consulting positions.
We prepare MBA candidates for careers in consulting through our:
- Consulting Focus – a rigorous combination of formal training and performance-learning experiences
- Core curriculum – robust training in all the functional areas of business
- Consulting courses – understanding of the consulting industry and process; student teams get hands-on experience with real projects
- Consulting Passport, operated by the Passport faculty advisor and Consulting Club students – dynamic experiences provide exposure to consulting firms, preparation for interviews, more
- Cornell alumni – actively engaged in case practice, resume and interview preparation, hiring interns and employees
The highly collaborative Johnson School culture confers a distinct advantage on those entering consulting careers. We are situated at the heart of Cornell University—one of the largest in the Ivy League—leveraging its vast intellectual resources and powerful worldwide alumni network. Here, students learn how to form and work in teams, create innovation through inclusion, and leverage a rich array of resources.
