Consulting and strategic leadership attract around 14% of Stanford GSB MBA graduates, including those aiming for global strategy firms, boutique consultancies, or corporate strategy roles inside major companies.
While frameworks and structured problem-solving are essential, great consultants stand out because they can navigate ambiguity, influence diverse stakeholders, and diagnose organizational dynamics swiftly.
In this deep dive into Stanford’s MBA Curriculum for Consultants, we help you:
• Understand the skills and knowledge a consulting career demands
• Identify the most relevant Stanford courses and experiential programs required for a Consulting career
• Learn how to connect Consulting resources/experiences offered at GSB to your personal story in the essay
• See examples of how a candidate from a Consulting background might structure their Why Stanford MBA pitch
