What does a Management Consultant do?

You analyze business problems and develop strategies.

How much does a Management Consultant earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 82'000, mid ~CHF CHF 150'000 per year (approximate).

Management Consultant

Business & Administration

Management consultants analyse business problems and develop strategies to optimise companies. They work on a project basis for various clients and industries and present their recommendations to management. The work requires analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel.

Entry

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 150'000

CHF 12'500/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 300'000

CHF 25'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Management Consultant

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 82'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics7/10

🔬 Science2/10

💻 IT6/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact8/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth9/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk4/10

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