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There’s zero “finance” calculations required for cases. It’s basic arithmetic and knowing some definitions.
I partially agree. Job requires a lot of business sense and the calculations/concepts required for the interview are so basic that I don’t think anyone has an edge.
I mean, they're a business consultancy so I'd argue that basic business fundamentals should be a requirement regardless of non-business expertise.
Also none of the cases are that “businessy”; besides knowing the basic profitability framework, the harder math parts aren’t hard because of the business component - just basic obnoxious math. The qual portions of cases are largely common sense if you read the news at all
As a finance professional before BCG, I’ve never seen real finance knowledge needed for one of our cases. Maybe if you’re on a TURN case but even then I think it’s rare.
Actually no. Case studies test your problem solving skills and do not require any financial knowledge (as long as you know profit =revenue- cost). If you think case studies and basic math are difficult then you really aren’t ready for MBB. It doesn’t mean that you are not smart or capable, just not a good fit for the job. There are tons of jobs out there that value your clinical expertise. They do have physicians who nailed the interviews though and MBB have a specialty track (but still, you need to have problem solving skills)
Chief
I come from a science background and can assure you I picked up any “finance” knowledge needed over one afternoon (including discounted cash flows, etc). If you think there’s a vast amount of knowledge needed for case interviews, then you’re not approaching them correctly.
Rising Star
They already complement delivery teams with experts when needed.
Already exists. MD Contact program at McK.
Bcg does a blend of this today. Still a pipeline of strong generalist as well as a pipeline of strong industry and functional experts.