Advanced Degree Candidates

North America

Advanced Degree Candidates at BCG

The fresh and distinct perspective of ADCs is needed at BCG. You'll join a team of incredibly diverse backgrounds, where your intellectual curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills can make valuable contributions to client projects from day one.

At BCG, you will continuously expand your areas of knowledge, enhance your skills, and advance your career in a way and at a pace unmatched by most other companies.

We will help you transition into business through our on-the-job apprenticeship model, mentorship opportunities, and extensive training program.

We offer customized training programs for non-business background consultants to ensure a strong foundation for a successful career in strategy consulting.

Who is considered an Advanced Degree Candidate?

Eligible degree programs and pathways include:
  • PhD or equivalent (e.g., EdD, PsyD, ScD/DSc, DBA)​​
  • MD or equivalent (e.g., DO, MBBS, PharmD)​​
  • JD or equivalent (e.g., LLB with licensure to practice)​​
  • Postdoctoral researcher​​
  • Medical trainee (e.g. resident, intern, fellow)​​
  • Practicing physician​​

Explore our ADC Recruiting Guide

Check out our ADC Recruiting Guide which addresses many common questions about the recruiting process for advanced degree candidates.
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Advanced Degree Opportunities

Explore opportunities we offer to advanced degree candidates below.
Info Session

BCG Greater China NAMR MBA & Advanced Degree Internship Recruiting Information Session

Date & Time: October 28, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Location: Virtual

Please join us for the BCG Greater China, NAMR MBA & Advanced Degree Internship Recruiting Info Session. This session will be a great opportunity to learn more about the fascinating and high-impact work we do in Greater China, as well as to explore career opportunities in management consulting. The event is intended for MBA and Advanced Degree (PhD, MD, JD, or equivalent) candidates in the Class of 2028 from North American campuses who are interested in summer internship opportunities with BCG Greater China.

The information session will be conducted in Mandarin.
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event series

BCG Accelerate

BCG Accelerate is a tailored virtual info series for advanced degree candidates. Explore a career as a BCG consultant and gain essential skills and insights for success at BCG.
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Workshop

Bridge to BCG Workshop

Bridge to BCG is a job application for a full-time role, paired with a workshop to experience BCG's culture and prepare for final interviews.
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Please create a  candidate profile here to tell us about yourself and stay connected. If you have previouly registered, you may sign in at any time to update your profile information.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the  ADC Recruiting team. 
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Advanced Degree Application Process

BCG knows that advanced degree candidates bring a diverse skillset to our firm and thus can contribute to several different positions. We offer the following job opportunities for ADCs.  

Looking for resume tips? Check out our Resume Writing Workshop for guidance on what to provide on a one-page, business style resume.

Full-Time Consultants ​
General consultants work on varied projects across topics and industries analyzing problems, discovering insights, delivering recommendations, and making change happen for our clients. We hire across all advanced degree backgrounds and concentrations. ​
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Our recruiting process is designed for advanced degree candidates who plan to start with BCG in the year following their application. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to focus on your anticipated start date and apply through the pathway that best aligns with your timing. ​
  • 2026 and 2027 Start Dates: We recommend applying directly to open consulting roles on our Careers site. These roles are reviewed on an ongoing basis and typically do not have a fixed application deadline. We also encourage you to explore upcoming events on our experienced hire site. ​
  • 2028+ Start Dates: You will be eligible to apply in a future recruiting cycle. We encourage you to join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming opportunities. ​

Internship Opportunities Outside the U.S.
BCG Greater China is accepting applications from advanced degree candidates for Consultant Intern positions.
  • Greater China Advanced Degree Internship: Apply here
  • Application deadline: November 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
 
Please note:
  • BCG’s U.S. offices do not offer internships for advanced degree candidates.
  • Advanced degree internship opportunities may be available in Canada and international offices. Candidates interested in opportunities outside the U.S. should review the specific office’s eligibility requirements and application process.


Data scientists design and build powerful, analytics-based solutions in order to help our clients tackle their business problems. BCG X hires candidates with advanced degrees with excellent academic achievements in specific fields such as computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, machine learning, deep learning, operations research, etc. BCG X also looks for relevant experience in data science and proficiency in Python.
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in the United Kingdom.

Learn more about consulting opportunities in the
United Kingdom for advanced degree candidates
interested in exploring a career at BCG.
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