Recruiting Strategy
Will an online master's help me move from Big 4 to MBB?
I'm currently in Big 4 consulting and considering a master's from a strong European school, partly because I can complete it online. Would that materially improve my chances at MBB or Tier 2, or is the recruiting and networking value of an in-person MBA much stronger?
Ian’s Answer
Look, the honest answer is somewhere in between. There's no way it's going give you as good of a shot as an MBA. Also, remember that half of an MBA is the in-person networking it provides.I'd be surprised however if you're locked out of recruiting and can't apply/recruiting for MBB/Tier 2. Ultimately you need to check with the school itself to understand how their recruiting works. Ask current/past students there about their experience. Literally reach out to them on linkedIn and ask how they found the program. Nothing beats hearing from the horse's mouth!