Management Consultants

Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.

Management consultants are contracted by organizations to provide independent and objective advisory services in areas such as strategic planning, facilitation, quality assurance, education and training, investment, information technology, identification and analysis of management problems, solution development and strategy implementation. Most management consultants specialize in particular fields such as Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations. There are as many different types of specializations as there are types of business challenges. (alis)

This page includes information on Management Consultants and Business Analysts (non-technical). Please select the links to the right to learn about other related occupations. 

Occupational profile

Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:

Education

A bachelor’s degree is the typical entry-level requirement for management analysts. However, some employers prefer to hire candidates who have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA). Few colleges and universities offer formal programs in management consulting. However, many fields of study provide a suitable education because of the range of areas that management analysts address. Common fields of study include business, management, economics, accounting, finance, marketing, psychology, and computer and information science. (U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook)

U of M Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar & Catalogue outlines program admission and course requirements. Use the left menu to navigate to a specific faculty and program. To determine which degree path suits your unique occupational goals, speak with a Career Consultant. For support with course registration and academic issues, speak with an Academic Advisor. 

Exploring Other Education Options

Information for Foreign-trained Professionals - from the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Labour market information

Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts. 

Resources

Professional Associations
Professional associations organize events and directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities are also available. This is a great way to learn and network. 

Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring. 

Job Boards
Search occupations of interest in the industry-specific job boards below to learn about skill requirements, employers, job duties and available jobs. You may also wish to search more general online job boards. 

Other links

External resources that will provide you with additional information about the occupation, areas of work and opportunities to build experience: 

Related occupations

Last updated: April 26, 2021