How do people complete their MBA while working at McKinsey or BCG, with all their travel commitments?
MBA while work?
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Hi Laura!
Actually, it's impossible to combine. For that you have to take off for 1-2 years.
Best,
André
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Hi,
There is no way to do that. Usually, you take 2 years off. The bigger problem is to pass your GMAT and get accepted once you are still there
Best
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Hey Laura,
That would be well and truly impossible! It's hard enough to do an MBA with a "normal" job.
They do indeed take the 1-2 years off. Furthermore, McKinsey/BCG sponsor (i.e. pay) for the MBA during this time. Not a bad deal at all :)
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Hi,
you don't work while doing an MBA :) the firm gives you one/two year(s) off (with/without salary, half of it, ... it depends on the office) to properly concentrate on the MBA!
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Hi Laura,
They don’t ;) People doing MBAs after the analyst/associate period take a leave of absence of 1 to 2 years.
Best,
Francesco
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Hi Laura,
100% impossible to do your MBA while working at MBB - you need to take time off for that (which is partially paid anyway, depending on your arrangements).
Hope that helps - if so, please be so kind to give it a thumbs-up with the green upvote button below!
Robert
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Hi there,
They cannot combine nad MBA and work at an MBB, it's quite impossible! Instead, they take a Leave of Absence to complete their MBA before returning to work!
All the best,
Mehdi
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Absolutely not possible to do this. Not sure who told you that people complete an MBA while at McKinsey
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Hello!
No, never.
You take an educational leave and do it
Best,
Clara
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