Consulting

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.

View the Consulting Recruiting Roadmap

Rice Business Consulting Association
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. Or, check out this video from one of our recent alumni career panels to hear from Rice Business alum working in Consulting.
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 Consultant, Deal Strategy Senior Associate, Manager, Senior Associate, Senior Business Consultant, Senior Consultant, Financial Advisory Senior Consultant, Restructuring – Corporate Finance

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

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.

Consulting Resources

Featured Articles

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Stay Organized in 12twenty: Tasks, Activity, and Recruiting Follow-Up

Published on October 6, 2026

Recruiting involves more than finding and applying to opportunities. Staying organized, following up, and keeping track of upcoming commitments are just as important. 12twenty includes several tools that can help you manage those details and keep your search moving forward.

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By Tyler L. Hough

Search Smarter in 12twenty: Jobs, Saved Searches, Resumes, and Recruiting Tasks

Published on September 16, 2026

Finding an opportunity is only one part of recruiting. You also need a system for tracking applications, managing documents, following up, and making sure promising opportunities don’t slip by. 12twenty has several tools that can help.

Apply Through 12twenty First

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By Tyler L. Hough

Why the GMAT Matters in High-Stakes Recruiting

Published on September 2, 2026

As a Rice Business student, you are already building a compelling narrative. Your GPA demonstrates academic performance, and your experience shows professional capability. When you target competitive industries like investment banking or consulting, these assets form a strong foundation. However, …

By Christina Nguyen

Ready for 2Y Recruiting? 6 Tips for Strong Recruiting in Your Second Year

Published on August 25, 2026

As you begin your second year at Rice Business, recruiting may feel familiar—but 2Y recruiting is not simply a repeat of internship recruiting.

Full-time recruiting can be faster, less structured, and more self-directed. Some employers have defined hiring plans, while …

By Rayna Anderson-Crier

Make 12twenty Work for You: Profile, Preferences, Events, and Calendar Tips

Published on August 25, 2026

12twenty is Rice Business’s career management platform and your central hub for managing recruiting activity, discovering opportunities, registering for events, and connecting with employers. 12twenty works best when the information in your account is complete and current. A few small …

By Tyler L. Hough