Does a Master’s degree work necessarily in German MBB?

Question

Hello,

I have a bachelor’s degree of international business, and I am considering between German master’s degree of management or German bachelor’s degree of management and technology to work at one of German MBB in the future.

I actually focus more on the bachelor’s degree of mgt and tech since it will make the specialization in computer engineering. However, I am still thinking about time and costs efficiency.

Are there significant differences between the degrees in the strategy consulting industry?

I deeply appreciate your thought and advice.

Answer 1

Hi there,

I think for a German MBB continuing with a master after you already have a bachelor degree will be significantly more valuable (and the natural course of action).

While the technology part of the bachelor might sound interesting (I am sure it is), it would not be that valuable in itself in consulting - for example, it would very much still not make you any expert in technology. It is much better I think to do the masters, get some internships under your belt, then get the MBB job and work from there in the sectors that most interest you, e.g., technology.

Hope this helps,

Ariadna

Answer 2

Hi there,

It is not needed but can significantly improve your profile.

For instance, McKinsey Germany hires Bachelor graduates as Junior Fellows. The time until the educational leave or the promotion to Sr Associate would then be 3 weeks instead of 2.

All the best,

Florian

Answer 3

Great question! Generally, a master’s degree can offer a quicker route to specialized roles in strategy consulting, but a bachelor’s in management and technology may provide a strong foundation and relevant tech skills. Consider your long-term career goals and which program aligns best with them.

Answer 4

Hi Anonymous, Grundsätzlich spricht nichts dagegen, Beispiele aus dem akademischen Umfeld zu verwenden. Wie immer... (read entire answer)

Hi Anonymous, Grundsätzlich spricht nichts dagegen, Beispiele aus dem akademischen Umfeld zu verwenden. Wie immer kommt es aber auf die Details drauf an - es muss ein Beispi... (read entire answer)

Answer 5

Hallo, also einen generellen Hiring Freeze wird es nicht geben und schon garnicht für Experienced Hires. MBB sind se... (read entire answer)

Hallo, also einen generellen Hiring Freeze wird es nicht geben und schon garnicht für Experienced Hires. MBB sind sehr gut darin Krisen gewinnbringend zu manövrieren und krisen... (read entire answer)

Answer 6

Hi! Nein, das gilt für MBB nicht. MBB sind sehr international ausgerichtet. Ein Bild im Lebenslauf wird in Deutschlan... (read entire answer)

Hi! Nein, das gilt für MBB nicht. MBB sind sehr international ausgerichtet. Ein Bild im Lebenslauf wird in Deutschland höchstens toleriert - es ist keinesfalls ein Vorteil. LG,... (read entire answer)