Requirements

Management consultant - requirements

Management consultants support organisations. They identify ways to improve business performance and maximise growth. Use our career guide to find out more information about this role and how you could get a job.

Know what you'll need to land a job below.

What qualifications do you need to be a management consultant?

It’s a competitive area, so even though employers won’t ask for a degree in a particular subject, one in a relevant area will give you an advantage.

Subjects to consider include:

You can also do a degree apprenticeship, which will pay and teach you on the job while you earn a degree.

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be a management consultant?

As there’s a lot of competition for these roles, a postgraduate qualification can help you stand out to employers.

Examples of courses at postgraduate level include:

Business analytics and consulting
Business administration

What skills do you need to be a management consultant?

As well as a strong interest in business development, you’ll need a passion for finding solutions and working with a team.

Hard skills usually include:

Business strategy
Commercial awareness
IT
Project management

Soft skills include:

Analytical thinking
Communication
Flexibility and adaptability
Initiative
Organisation
Problem solving
Teamwork

Do you need work experience to be a management consultant?

If you want to work towards more senior roles, you’ll need to demonstrate strong examples of work experience. You should be able to get experience during your degree, as courses often include industry placements. Or, you can contact companies directly for shadowing or internship opportunities.

Any customer service, data analysis or project management experience will be helpful when you’re applying for jobs.