University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
The University of Michigan offers undergraduates multiple paths into consulting, including Michigan Ross’s dedicated consulting career support and student-run groups that deliver real client projects. Ross BBA students can access specialized recruiting training, case interview coaching, and consulting-focused coursework, while students across campus can explore consulting through the University Career Center and interdisciplinary student organizations.
Consulting placement
Michigan Ross’s latest published BBA employment data report that 19.0% of accepted full-time offers were in the consulting industry, while 10.7% were classified under the more specific “Management Consulting” employment function. For summer internships, 16.1% of accepted offers were in the consulting industry and 6.7% were classified as management consulting.
The Ross report lists Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, and PwC Strategy& among employers that hired at least five Ross graduates or interns in 2024–25. Specifically, it records 14 hires by McKinsey, 14 by BCG, 20 by Deloitte, 12 by Bain, and 31 by PwC Strategy& across full-time and internship positions.
For students outside Ross, the University Career Center’s First Destination Profile reports outcomes separately for the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), Ford School of Public Policy, and School of Music, Theatre & Dance. It lists management consulting as a field for 10% of employed Ford School graduates in the published profile, but that result should not be generalized to all Michigan undergraduates.
Consulting clubs
Atlas Consulting Group: Atlas is an undergraduate pro bono consulting organization that works with businesses ranging from startups to nonprofits and chain stores. Its teams complete semester-long projects, and weekly professional development sessions cover presentation skills, case interviews, and solving business problems. Atlas also describes a peer mentorship network, making it relevant for both project experience and recruiting preparation.
Community Consulting Club (CCC): Michigan Ross describes CCC as a student organization that matches Ross BBA and MBA students with local organizations for consulting projects. Teams are selected to align students’ capabilities with client needs. BBA students should check the club’s official page for project availability, eligibility, and the application process.
Michigan Data Consulting (MDC): Listed by the School of Information, MDC uses students’ data science skills to address real-world business challenges through consulting projects and datathons. It may be a good fit for students interested in analytics, technology, or data-driven consulting rather than only generalist strategy work.
Career services support
Michigan Ross offers a consulting-focused career pathway with a specialized career coach, peer coaches, and a Consulting Action Network. The network provides workshops and mentorship focused on industry knowledge, professional skills, and case interview techniques. Ross also identifies relevant electives, including Effective Business Presentations, Analytical Problem Solving with Spreadsheets, and Advanced Analytics for Management Consulting.
Ross BBA seniors can also gain practical experience through Capstone Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP), which involve working with an organization on a real consulting challenge. Students outside Ross can use the University Career Center’s consulting career track to explore the field, connect with alumni through the University Career Alumni Network, find consulting student organizations, and access job simulations.
Consider signing up for Management Consulted, a comprehensive, high-touch coaching and training platform. It features live 1:1 coaching with former MBB consultants, structured prep programs, extensive math/chart drills, resume editing, and an active job board. Many students who used it found better job placements in consulting and found faster job placements after graduation.
Recruiting timeline
Michigan’s University Career Center says consulting firms visit campus early in the fall. Employer presentations and information sessions often occur during the first two to three weeks of the semester, and seniors should regularly check Career Center Connector (C3) for résumé submission deadlines and recruiting events. Students in other years can use those events to learn about consulting and begin building relationships before applying.
The University Career Center also cautions that deadlines vary by employer. Some of the most competitive consulting applications may be due in the summer, while many others open in September or early fall. Start checking firm career pages and Handshake during the summer, prepare behavioral stories and case interviews in advance, and continue looking later in the year because smaller firms and internal analyst roles may recruit on different schedules.
