Careers

MBA candidates

"The exposure I had to people and problems in my 11 years at McKinsey was equivalent to double or triple that of a more traditional corporate job."
Eileen Serra, Executive Vice President,
JP Morgan Chase
McKinsey alum

McKinsey has been a top destination for people with master's degrees in business administration for almost 80 years. That’s because our MBAs have the independence to follow their passions while working on the problems that matter most to the organizations that matter most.


What to expect

Consultants with MBAs typically join McKinsey as associates and participate in one client study at a time. You can join as a generalist, working across a broad range of industries and functions to develop knowledge and build skills, or you can build specific expertise within a practice.


Impact. Opportunity. Growth.

You will accelerate your career by working alongside exceptional people on critical issues—that’s where the learning and the impact happens.

You’ll have the freedom to determine your own career path, wherever it may take you.

And you’ll have access to the world’s most influential network of leaders, who will rely on your help to tackle their challenges.


Am I an MBA candidate?

We consider you an MBA candidate if you are currently pursuing your MBA or another business-related advanced degree. If you have completed your MBA or other advanced business degree already, please visit the Experienced professionals section of our web site.

Meet us on your campus

Find out when we will be on campus, meet alumni from your school who are working at McKinsey, and learn how to apply.more

Meet our consultants
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    Alejandro

    Director | Chicago

    Background

    • Chicago Booth - MBA
    • University of Houston System - BS
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    Alex

    Partner | São Paulo

    Background

    • UCLA - Anderson - MBA
    • Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - BS
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    David

    Partner | Dallas

    "I love the people—both the clients I work with and the McKinsey people—and the variety of issues I get into is fantastic."more

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    Diego

    Engagement manager | Florham Park

    "On my very first study I was the go-to guy for 30+ client contacts’ critical process questions on a multi-billion-dollar merger."more

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    Harold

    Engagement manager | Atlanta

    "From day one, McKinsey allowed me to engage and interact with people who were far more senior than me. It forced me to grow as a professional, as a problem solver, and as a thinker."more

  • Hyunjung

    Associate | Seoul

    "The exposure to senior management has helped me look at problems from a different perspective than most 25-year-olds have."more

  • Joe

    Partner | Hong Kong

    "The exposure and access that we have in Asia is truly unparalleled, and that gives our people a lot of opportunity to develop."more

  • Joseph

    Engagement Manager | Sydney

    "McKinsey lives its values more overtly and more passionately than any other place I’ve worked."more

  • Laurent

    Partner | Dubai

    "My highs at McKinsey are the moments of incredible impact that move us to the next level of mutual trust with clients, and getting to share those moments with my team."more

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    Nancy

    Partner | Washington

    Background

    • MIT - Sloan - MBA
    • Vassar College - BA
  • Tanguy

    Partner | Boston

    "I have worked with people who can change industries, even change society. It’s unbelievable."more

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    Tracey

    Director | Washington

    Background

    • Stanford University - MBA

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Our consultants are accomplished and well rounded, with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Current students are those pursuing a degree, whether it's a bachelor's, master's, MBA, doctorate, law, medical, or other advanced degree, or medical training

Experienced professionals already have their degree in addition to work experience.

Are you ready to apply?