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Welcome to the Consulting Community

Consulting offers MBA students the opportunity to solve complex problems, work across industries, and make an immediate impact.
At Rice Business, students build the analytical skills, business acumen, and leadership experience that top consulting firms seek. Whether you’re aiming for strategy, operations, or specialized advisory work, our community, curriculum, and career resources help you navigate the path and stand out in the recruiting process. As you launch your post-MBA consulting career, you’ll be equipped to think strategically and approach complex business challenges with creativity and confidence.

  • Overview
  • Consulting 101
  • Hiring Companies
  • Sample Functional Roles
  • Your step-by-step guide to navigating the consulting recruiting process—from exploration to offer—with the support and resources of the Rice Business community.
  • Consulting is a fast-paced, high-impact career path that lets MBA students tackle big challenges and drive change across industries.
    At Rice Business, you’ll sharpen your problem-solving skills, deepen your strategic thinking, and gain the leadership experience top firms look for. Whether you’re focused on strategy, operations, or niche advisory roles, you’ll have access to the guidance, training, and support to move forward with confidence.

    • Curious about consulting careers? Whether you’re exploring the path or preparing to recruit, Consulting 101 is a great place to start.
  • Our alumni network continues to open doors. The strong presence of Rice Business graduates across top consulting firms helps power career paths for new talent every year.
    Recent hiring organizations include: Accenture, AlixPartners, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D. Little, AT Kearney, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte Consulting, Ernst & Young, Exponent, EY-Parthenon, FTI Consulting, Gartner, GEP Consulting, Infosys Consulting, Kalypso, KPMG, L.E.K. Consulting, McKinsey & Company, North Highland Consulting, Opportune, PwC, Rand Group, Roland Berger, Strategy&, West Monroe Partners, Wood Mackenzie

    Employment with a specific company is not guaranteed.

  • Our students land a wide range of consulting roles, from internships to post-MBA positions—here are just a few examples.
    • Associate, Consultant, Consultant, M&A Strategy & Operations, Deal Strategy Senior Associate, Manager, Senior Associate, Senior Business Consultant, Senior Consultant, Senior Consultant, Financial Advisory, Senior Consultant, Restructuring – Corporate Finance

      Employment within a specific job function or title is not guaranteed.

Alumni Career Panel Series: Consulting

This is a great resource for those who want to gain insight from Rice Business alumni who work in the Consulting industry. This panel features:

  • Armando Porras ’21
  • Aman Bhargava ’21
  • Matt Brody ’19
  • Nigel Tarr ’22

RocketBlocks

Provided by the Career Development Office, RocketBlocks helps students exploring careers in consulting and technology.
This platform offers targeted, skills-based training for case interviews and product management interviews—built by experts from McKinsey, BCG, Google, and Amazon. 

Explore RocketBlocks and sign up to get started.

WayFinder: Consulting Prep Series

Curious about what it’s really like to work in consulting?
WayFinder, a CDO-sponsored video series, is designed to help you explore the field, build foundational knowledge, and understand the consulting recruiting process.

Watch the series and learn more.

Crafting Cases

Why do 97% of candidates get rejected from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain?
(Hint: It’s not about memorizing frameworks.)

This free 7-day course teaches you how to think and communicate like an MBB consultant—so you can go beyond the basics and confidently tackle any case interview, even those you haven’t seen before.

Pre-MBA & Alumni Career Panel Series: Consulting

Hear firsthand from Rice alumni and professionals in the consulting industry in this informative panel series. Whether you’re just starting your exploration or preparing to recruit, these recordings offer real insight and helpful perspective.

Soft Skills Aren’t So Soft Anymore: How to Demonstrate What Matters

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Imagine losing out on promotion despite exceptional technical skills—simply because you struggled to demonstrate adaptability and teamwork. How much are your soft skills holding you back? The workplace landscape has undergone a profound transformation over recent years. 

As automation and …

By James Wilson
James Wilson Soft Skills Aren't So Soft Anymore: How to Demonstrate What Matters

OWL Careers becomes 12Twenty

Starting July 1, OWL Careers (our current career platform) will officially become part of 12Twenty, Rice University’s unified career services platform. While you’ve known it as OWL Careers, it’s actually been powered by 12Twenty all along. Now, we’re aligning with …

By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications and Events
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How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills to Get Ahead at Work

Negotiation is everywhere—whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a deal, or simply deciding where to eat with friends. The truth is, no one is born a master negotiator. Like any other skill, negotiation skills must be learned, practiced, and …

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Can You Ask for a Raise After a Layoff? Yes—Here’s How to Do It Thoughtfully

The economy is uncertain. Layoffs are happening left and right. You’re still standing—but now you’re wondering if it’s a bad time to ask for that raise you’ve been wanting. On one hand, you’ve taken on more work and proven your …

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How to Bounce Back from a Tough Layoff

For everyone who’s going through a career transition right NOW, here’s some small solace from the perspective of TIME… ⏳

When the entire faculty of my charter school was laid off at the beginning of my career, I thought it …

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