A vast field with many diverse opportunities.
Consultants can advise on subjects ranging from management and strategies to sector-specific topics such as IT, finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
IT Consulting
Help clients tackle technology and business challenges by applying expertise in systems, software, networks, and digital strategy.
Opportunities: IT consulting is a high-growth sector for domestic and international MBAs. Firms value both technical insight and business acumen.
Career Preparation: Explore concentrations such as Competitive and Organization Strategy or Computers and Information Systems to build the skills needed for IT consulting roles.
Management Consulting
Work with clients to optimize strategy, operations, and overall organizational performance.
Opportunities: A high-demand field with opportunities across multiple industries, firms seek candidates with business insight, adaptability, and leadership potential.
Career Preparation: Pursue the Competitive and Organization Strategy concentration to build the skills necessary for consulting roles and client engagement.
Strategy Consulting
Advise senior leaders on business strategy, operations, HR, finance, marketing, and technology.
Opportunities: Boutique and specialized firms increasingly seek candidates with industry-specific experience, and some organizations sponsor international students.
Career Preparation: Focus on the Competitive and Organization Strategy concentration to develop the expertise and experience needed for strategy consulting and advising clients.
Consulting Career Highlights
Consulting remains a top destination for MBA talent, offering strong compensation and rapid career growth. Recent graduates report high average salaries and strong placement outcomes, with roles spanning global firms and innovative consultancies across industries.
This data is accurate as of September 20, 2025, and conforms to the Career Services & Employer Alliance standards for reporting Full-Time MBA employment statistics.
- $190,000 high base salary plus signing bonus for graduates employed in the US (Average, 2022-2024)
- 8.8% of job-seeking graduates received employment offers within 6 months of graduation (Average, 2022-2024)
Sample Hiring Companies
- Infosys
- Boston Consulting group
- Fulcrum Logic
- DXC Technology Company
Internships
Students preparing for careers in consulting are strongly encouraged to gain hands-on experience through an internship. MBAs benefit from not only real-world experience, but also expanded professional networks gained through internships.
Consulting Internship Employers by Industry
- Accenture
- PwC
- Infosys
- EY Parthenon
Consulting Internship Employers by Function
- Amazon
- Gartner
- MVP Healthcare
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Where do our consulting graduates go?
Simon’s specialized approach to Career Services includes dedicated professionals covering major industries and job functions that target graduate students. The following companies have recruited Simon MBA talent for IT, management, or strategy consulting positions:
Amazon
Amgen
Applied Energy Service Co
Boston Consulting Group
DXC Technology Company
Fulcrum Logic
Infosys
Consulting: Beyond the Classroom
Students specializing in consulting will find a variety of extracurricular opportunities at Simon that will complement their consulting courses and prepare them for a future in strategic management. These hands-on events and organizations include:
- Simon Consulting Club and case competitions
- Vision Consulting (short-term consulting partnerships with Rochester organizations)
- Simon Data Analytics Club
- Simon Finance and Investment Club
- Simon Pricing Club