Is a PhD or MBA after two years of working as a consultant supported by RB? And is it common to do one?
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Alexander G. asked during the live chat Joining Roland Berger - from your application to the first days with us to Roland Berger
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Date asked: Friday, October 29, 2021
Last reviewed: Friday, October 29, 2021
Jannis H.
Senior Consultant
Hi Alexander, thank you for your question. PhD and MBA are both options open to you. I can't give you concrete numbers but some colleagues do it. This is also explicitly supported by RB. But of course you can also do without it and continue to be active in the operational business.
Friday, October 29, 2021
Alexander G.
Thank you Jannis!
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