Consulting Careers for Advanced Degrees

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Careers in Consulting is a series designed to introduce graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines to the world of consulting. Learn how consultants apply analytical, research and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges across industries such as healthcare, technology, energy, sustainability, public sector and social impact. 

Through consultant-led panel discussions, employer site visits and interactive case-based experiences, you’ll gain insider perspectives on what consultants do on a daily basis, how advanced degree holders thrive in consulting roles, and how to navigate the recruiting process with confidence. These opportunities will connect you with consultants and alumni who have successfully made the transition from academia to consulting. 

We’re continuing to add consulting partners, site visits and events—check back often for new opportunities to explore and prepare for a career in consulting.  

Spring 2026 Events

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Friday February 6, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Patton Hall (RLP), Glickman Conference Center, 1.302
Are you interested in consulting? Looking to learn the basics of consulting and practical tips?
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Wednesday February 11, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
Join us for a panel discussion featuring consultants from McKinsey, BCG and other consulting organizations who will share what it really means to be a consultant — beyond case interviews and job titles.
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Friday February 27, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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What is it like to join a global consulting firm with a background in academia? Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Austin invites you to our office to connect with BCG consultants who will share their career journeys, day-to-day experiences and perspectives on consulting at BCG.
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Friday March 6, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Off-Campus
What is it like to join a global consulting firm if you have a background in academia? McKinsey Austin invites you into our office to network and hear from McKinsey consultants with advanced professional degrees (APD) about their journeys!
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Explore Consulting Resources

Meet Alumni in Consulting

Learn what it’s like to work in consulting, straight from UT graduate alumni! Alumni@Work videos are short video interviews with advanced degree graduate students from across the university. Explore careers and advice from:

Jorge Vazquez Anderson

Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Aaron Conrado

Consultant/Expert
Department of Defense
Ph.D. Molecular Biology

Laura Cortez

CEO & Founder
Cortez Consulting
Ph.D. Higher Education

Hannah Gourgey

Independent Consultant
Organizations in Education and Workforce Systems Change
Ph.D. Rhetoric and Cultural Studies

Thi Nguyen

Consultant and Entrepreneur
Ph.D. Neuroscience

Career Transition Guides for Careers in Consulting

Want to work in Consulting, but not sure where to start? Trying to figure out how you can use your skills for problem solving? Career transition guides are researched and written by UT graduate students and are resources of information about what a particular role entails, example job titles and employers, and advice for getting started. 

Case Interviewing Resources

Management Consulted

All UT Austin graduate students and postdocs have free access to Management Consulted, a leading global resource for consulting recruiting, consulting interview preparation and consulting skills training. Sign in with your UT EID to access preparation courses, drills and hundreds of practice cases. 

Mckinsey Case Interviewing Resources and Sample Cases

Review a list of resources including interactive case interview samples provided by consulting firms, video case interview demonstrations, case books and materials developed by the team at IGotAnOffer.