University Graduates

Recent college graduates bring important qualities to BCG, including ambition, a solid theoretical base, a strong desire to make a difference, and the ability to think critically—an attribute that has little to do with age or experience. Indeed, in the words of BCG’s founder, Bruce Henderson, “Getting older may mean becoming smarter in the ways of the world, but it adds nothing to analytical ability, conceptual ability, intelligence, imagination, or energy.”  

College graduates bring another key dimension: a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds, which can prove invaluable. Accordingly, we don’t confine our recruiting efforts to undergraduates who have focused their education on traditional areas such as economics, management, and business. We also seek college graduates with degrees in law, languages, social and natural sciences, and other disciplines.

As a university graduate, you’ll be joining BCG as an Associate. From the start, you’ll be working as a valued member of case teams, helping world-class companies address some of their most pressing strategic challenges and initiatives. You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of industries and business concepts and practices, and your practical learning will help you make a quantum leap forward as you move from the classroom to the real world of business.

One of the key differences between our firm and our competitors is BCG’s diamond-shaped structure. Each year, we hire more people with graduate degrees than with bachelor’s degrees. That means that we invest a lot in helping recent college graduates succeed. Our associates have their own work and report to experienced managers, not someone with a fresh MBA. This approach provides junior team members with opportunities to work with BCG and client leaders and gives them unparalleled development experience.