Do you always need an MBA to get into MBB?

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No but you need one to get into KPMG

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No. The more detailed answer is…

We hire straight from undergrad so obviously don’t need an MBA.

If you have experience beyond 3 years it’s unlikely you’d be hired as the entry level post undergrad position. As such, you typically need an advanced degree (MBA, PhD, MD) or relevant experience (other consulting firm, significant industry). If you are a non advanced degree experienced hire, your odds are probably best with 5+ years of quality experience and you would come in at post MBA level.

There are, of course, people hired above that level but they have very significant experience and I assume that your not looking to come in at Principal + or you’d know more.

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It depends

On?

No.

For Mckinsey you can;

1) be hired as a BA straight from undergrad

2) enter at any level as an experienced hire where you have commensurate industry experience. A few years experience works in lieu of an MBA to enter as an associate or a specialist

3) you can enter many non client facing roles without an MBA.

No—I’m an attorney and came in through the Advanced Degree Program for MDs, PhDs, and JDs.

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