Pre-MBA Programs
These programs and events are recommended by the Johnson MBA Career Management Center (CMC) and would welcome applications from our students. For questions or support, please email the CMC.
Upcoming Events
Opportunities will be shared here as we learn of them, primarily in the spring.
The Verizon Talent Network gives you the opportunity to see firsthand what Verizon’s culture is all about. As a member, you’ll receive info about the latest news and job openings on the Verizon Team. Complete the short form linked below to receive personalized communications from Verizon related to your interests and needs!
Smartsheet has created a form for Cornell University students to fill out to be notified of summer 2025 internships. Complete the form via the link below if you would like to receive information about summer 2025 internship opportunities.
As part of the Strategy Summer Program, you’ll have a 10-week experience that mirrors the learning, networking and social events that Senior Strategy Consultants enjoy along with contributing on a project team and working with our clients on their most strategic challenges and opportunities.
- Kick-start your summer in the Strategy Consultant Development Program to learn the latest strategy skills
- Build your network during office events and volunteer opportunities to gain a sense of inclusion and diversity
- Work collaboratively on teams dedicated to developing data-driven insights and recommendations to support client business objectives
- Practice the art of storytelling and build presentation skills
- Use data visualization skills, charts, graphs and other data models to bring your analysis to life
- Be an ambassador of Accenture’s worldwide organization that promotes respect for the individual and the recruitment of top talent
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be a member or affiliated with one of the following partnerships: Consortium, Forte, JumpStart, MBA Vets, or Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA)
- Comfort working with visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx) and/or programming languages (R, Python, Julia, SQL)
Full Details & Application
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Deloitte Digital Camp is back for 2024! By unleashing the digital potential of future talent, this global competition equips students with the skills to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Deloitte professionals will be your mentors, sharing their invaluable expertise and ensuring you navigate the competition with confidence. Grab this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of digital business transformation and receive exclusive privileges including cash prizes, job offers, and more!
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY: MAY 24TH
Cornerstone Research designed the summer associate program to mirror the experience of a first-year associate, including case assignments as well as formal training. As they do for all associates, they try their best to match summer associates with cases of interest to them. Many summer associates become associates at Cornerstone Research upon completing their graduate studies.
The ideal MBA candidate will possess a strong academic background, an analytical orientation, excellent communication skills, and an interest in thinking creatively about complex economic and financial problems. Candidates also must have the ability and desire to take on increasing levels of managerial responsibility. Industry experience in finance, accounting, consulting, and other fields requiring sophisticated data analysis is also an asset.
Full Details & Application
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PwC’s MBA Consulting Preview offers an exclusive three-day experience tailored specifically for first-year business school students pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. This experience can serve as a meaningful opportunity for you to gain valuable insights into PwC’s Consulting Solutions practice and learn more about how to prepare for a potential MBA internship. By participating in Consulting Preview, you can immerse yourself in PwC’s unique culture and build connections with PwC professionals.
July 15-17, 2024 in New York City
Eligibility: To be eligible for PwC’s Consulting Preview, individuals should be entering into their first year of business school pursing a MBA and self-identify as a female and/or self- identify as a member of traditionally underrepresented groups in the professional services industry (Black or Latino/Hispanic).
Full Details | Application
APPLY BY: MAY 24TH
EY Consulting Elevate is a pre-MBA leadership series, dedicated to inspiring you to discover your purpose and become the transformative leader the world needs. This program is an opportunity for students entering business school in the fall of 2024. Selected attendees
will engage in virtual and in-person programming, hear from influential leaders within our Consulting organization, develop relevant skills, and learn how to successfully launch a career in consulting. In addition, the conference will help you learn more about EY’s culture, people and opportunities within EY.
Elevate takes place July 25-26, 2024 in New York City.
Eligibility: This event is open to all; consider applying if you are a pre-MBA student and a member of an organization committed to racial diversity and inclusiveness such as The Consortium, NBMBAA, ALPFA, BSA, HBSA, MLT, SEO, etc.
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY JUNE 10TH
Morgan Stanley prides itself on fostering an environment that promotes diverse talents and perspectives. One way they demonstrate their commitment to diversity is through the Investment Banking MBA Early Insights Program, taking place on Tuesday, July 30th, for participants who are starting their MBA program in the Fall 2024. This program has a strong emphasis on attracting populations who have experienced barriers to entry in the finance industry, including: Women, Hispanic, Black, veteran, disabled, LGBTQ+, first-generation college students and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This program is open to applicants of any race, gender or other protected characteristic. This program will offer the opportunity to explore aspects of Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking Division and recruiting process. Participation in Early Insights is an educational opportunity and does not guarantee an interview for employment.
Details and Application
APPLY BY: JUNE 20TH
EY-Parthenon Connect Day is an opportunity for all pre-MBA students to learn more about strategy consulting as a career path. This event is open to all; consider applying if you are a pre-MBA student and a member of an organization committed to racial diversity and inclusiveness such as The Consortium, NBMBAA, ALPFA, BSA, HBSA, MLT, SEO, etc.
The event will feature:
- Seminars on what strategy consulting is, EY-Parthenon’s approach to solving cases, internship and full-time opportunities, and career trajectory.
- Opportunities to network with senior leadership and sponsoring affinity groups, including the Black/African American and Latinx/Hispanic Networks at EY-Parthenon.
- A guaranteed interview for a Summer Consultant or Summer Associate role at a later date. Candidates admitted to the program will receive interview details upon confirmation of attendance.
This event will be in-person. Additional details, including location and travel information, will be provided to candidates admitted into the program.
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY JUNE 21ST
Be bold@Roland Berger is a special program designed for incoming MBA students and aims to prepare them for a real-life consulting experience through engaging coaching and mentoring.
Participants to this program will be able to work with Roland Berger to learn about consulting & our company, develop their business and interviewing skillsets, network with other consultants, and gain mentorship with consulting professionals.
The program will be held virtually and will run from July 9 to July 29, 2024.
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY JUNE 23RD
AlixPartners Strategy & Analysis – MBA Analyst Intern – beginning Summer 2025 for the MBA Class of 2026
AlixPartners is a leading global business advisory firm of results-oriented professionals who specialize in bringing value and restoring performance at every stage of the business life cycle. The Strategy & Analysis teams work with healthy, under-performing and distressed companies across a variety of urgent, high impact situations. In this challenging role, you will work with limited supervision and be responsible for:
- analyzing corporate performance, business modeling, driving cost reductions, revenue growth and profitability improvements for your client in ‘high stakes’ situations
- researching industry trends and synthesizing complex data to get to the root cause of challenges
- recommending new methods, systems, procedures or organizational changes and building decks that clearly articulate the logic and strategy behind the recommendation.
- gathering data, which may include interviewing clients, to observe and understand the business in order to make recommendations providing direction and guidance to analysts, as needed
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY: JULY 7TH
Lincoln International is seeking participants to join a day-long M&A workshop hosted in their Chicago Office on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Applicants must be rising first-year MBA students who identify themselves as female, LGBTQ+ and/or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Pacific Islander. This workshop will provide you with great insight into the role of an Associate in a middle market investment bank, as well as networking opportunities with Lincoln bankers.
Interested applicants must be able to work in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas for the duration of the internship.
Details & Application
APPLY BY: JULY 11TH
Amazon’s Virtual Pre-MBA Summit is designed to help incoming first year MBA students explore opportunities at Amazon that align with their interests, skills, and knowledge. Through this two-day conference, you will receive first-hand insights from Amazonians on everything from resume and application tips to interview preparation, as well as be immersed in learning the day to day functions of the various roles that you can apply to intern for!
To be eligible for the conference, you must:
- Be an incoming MBA student with an anticipated graduation date between December 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026.
- Have 3+ years of full-time industry work experience, which occurred between graduation from your undergraduate conference and prior to starting your MBA program, OR 3+ years of military work experience prior to starting your MBA conference.
- Register with your incoming MBA student email address
Space is limited. Register by Sunday, July 14th using your Cornell email address.
Embark on a transformative journey with Johnson & Johnson‘s International Recruitment and Development Program (IRDP)! Johnson & Johnson is scouting for passionate individuals who are eager to innovate and shape the future of healthcare. Johnson & Johnson’s China MedTech Pre-MBA Open Day in Shanghai is for Chinese students who will commence their MBA journey in 2024. The Open Day will provide students with the unique experience of engaging with seasoned leaders and visualizing their path in shaping a healthier world!
China IRDP Pre-MBA Open Day
Date: July 26, 2024
Location: Shanghai, China
Time: 13:00 (GMT +8)
Event Information (Mandarin)
Event Registration (Mandarin)
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BCG Southeast Women’s Virtual Info Session
Learn about the office culture and opportunities within BCG’s Southeast offices—Atlanta, Miami, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham—through the lens of their Women@BCG community. First-year MBA students are invited to join this virtual information session.
August 9, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT | Virtual
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Aspire to Baird is a virtual program for rising first-year MBA students who identify themselves as diverse (ex: female, LGBTQ+ and/or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or Asian/Pacific Islander, etc.). The program will provide an overview of Baird’s Global Investment Banking platform and our summer associate internship opportunities, as well as networking opportunities with Baird bankers.
Details and Application
APPLY BY JULY 26TH
Morgan Stanley is looking for MBA students to join their 10-week Summer Associate Program from June to August 2025, based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney or Tokyo. Collaborating closely with a team of industry experts, you will gain experience utilizing your skills to help clients in making decisions about their business strategy and financial structure. During the Program, you will be provided with comprehensive training which includes business-specific and technical-related content. You will also have various networking opportunities with professionals across the Firm.
Information Sessions:
Learn more about the Summer Associate Program by attending virtual information sessions. Meet business representatives and hear tips and insights about advancing your career at Morgan Stanley.
Learn more about Tokyo Programs:
-Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. JST (session registration)
-Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. JST (session registration)
Learn more about Hong Kong / Singapore / Sydney Programs:
-Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. HKT (session registration)
Eligibility Requirements:
Students who are motivated to join Investment Banking and:
• are graduating with an MBA degree between October 2025 and July 2026
• have at least two years of work experience prior to their MBA
• are analytical, quantitative, insightful, adaptive, a quick learner, a leader, a team player, a multi-tasker, possess a strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English
• are proficient in an Asian language (as specified on the chart on this page)
2024 Past Events
JumpStart’s network of current MBAs and alumni will share their perspective on how they landed an internship in management consulting at Accenture, Alix Partners, Deloitte, McKinsey, BCG, Roland Berger, and Cornerstone Research.
The panelists will share their perspective on how they landed an internship addressing four questions:
- What does an internship in management consulting look like?
- How to craft a game plan for the recruiting process?
- How to prepare for interviews?
- What were the key things you did pre-matriculation?
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 6PM EST
Full Details | Register as soon as possible! Participation is limited.
JumpStart’s network of current MBAs and alumni will share their perspective on how they landed an internship in finance at Bank of America, Evercore, Vista Equity Partners, Lincoln International, Lazard, and Morgan Stanley.
The panelists will share their perspective on how they landed an internship addressing four questions:
- What does an internship in Finance look like?
- How to craft a game plan for the recruiting process?
- How to prepare for interviews?
- What were the key things you did pre-matriculation?
Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6PM EST
Full Details | Register as soon as possible! Participation is limited.
JumpStart’s network of current MBAs and alumni will share their perspective on how they landed an internship in brand or product management at Beam Suntory, ConAgra, Keurig Dr Pepper, Ocean Spray and P&G.
The panelists will share their perspective on how they landed an internship addressing four questions:
- What does an internship in brand or product management look like?
- How to craft a game plan for the recruiting process?
- How to prepare for interviews?
- What were the key things you did pre-matriculation?
Thursday, April 11th – 6PM EST
Full Details
Register as soon as possible! Participation is limited.
Evercore’s mission is to attract and retain the most talented individuals of varied backgrounds who reflect the global marketplace that they serve. In support of this mission, the Evercore Pre-MBA Program is an opportunity for individuals matriculating into full-time MBA programs in the Fall of 2024 to learn about Evercore, network with their business professionals, and participate in interview workshops to prepare for the investment banking interview.
Program Highlights:
- Evercore Company Overview: April 23
- Technical Training Sessions: April 27, May 4, May 11
- Interview Preparation Workshop: May 20
- Pre-MBA Reception and Summit (by invitation only): May 14 – 15
- First Round Interview (by invitation only): May 20 – June 14
- Final Round Interview (by invitation only): June 25 – 27
Details & Application
APPLY BY: APRIL 21ST
Do you have a passion for building a career in human resources (HR)? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing business within Amazon and is the global cloud computing leader. To support Amazon on our journey to be Earth’s best employer, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and motivated people. AWS is looking for dynamic self-starters to participate in our HR leadership development program (HRLDP) internships.
- Internship timeline: Full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks between June 3-August 23, 2024. Application review will begin on March 26th, 2024 and end on April 15th, 2024. Interviewing will be conducted between April 15th-May3rd, 2024.
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role
Details & Application
APPLY BY: APRIL 15TH
The L.E.K. Consulting Pre-MBA Women Program is an opportunity for incoming female MBA students to learn more about strategy management consulting as a career path.
This program will be held virtually and feature opportunities to: attend seminars about what a career as a Consultant looks like at L.E.K.; network with senior L.E.K. Consultants, Managers and Partners – creating important networking contacts for your future career search; participate in practice case interviews; receive tips and real-life examples on how to navigate business school and job searches.
Note: resume and cover letter that includes statement of interest are both required as part of the application process.
Full details and application information
APPLY BY: APRIL 26TH
The L.E.K. Consulting Pre-MBA Diversity Program is an opportunity for incoming Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American MBA students to learn more about strategy management consulting as a career path.
This program will be held virtually and feature opportunities to; attend seminars about what a career as a Consultant looks like at L.E.K.; network with senior L.E.K. Consultants, Managers and Partners – creating important networking contacts for your future career search; participate in practice case interviews; receive tips and real-life examples on how to navigate business school and job searches.
Note: resume and cover letter that includes statement of interest are both required as part of the application process.
Full details and application information
APPLY BY: APRIL 26TH
BCG Unlock is a virtual summer 2024 learning program that introduces incoming MBAs to the insights and experiences that make BCG unique. Through BCG Unlock, you can get a head start on the Fall recruiting internship season, building your skills and growing your network through a series of virtual events.
Full Details & Eligibility Information
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 28TH
BCG Empower is an invite-only workshop within BCG Unlock for select participants who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and/or Native American/Alaska Native/Indigenous. Designed to provide you with hands-on experience, BCG Empower will help you grow your business toolkit and learn the skills you’ll need to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
Live sessions will take place in Washington D.C. on June 24-26 and in Chicago on July 10-12.
Interested in learning more about BCG Empower? Register to attend the virtual information session taking place on April 2, 2024 from 7-8PM ET.
Full Details & Eligibility Information
APPLY BY: APRIL 28TH
Application Instructions: To apply for Empower, first register for Unlock, then apply to Empower. You must complete both steps by April 28, 2024 to be considered for Empower.
Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Summer Treks are an amazing opportunity for admitted LGBTQ+ MBA students to connect with a range of top-tier companies looking for MBA talent. The treks run through June and July every summer and focus on the following industries: finance, consulting, technology, marketing/retail, and healthcare. Each trek has a different industry focus and allows students to get a feel for a “day in the life”. All dates are subject to change.
Overview
- NYC (Finance): June 10-11, 2024
- Chicago (Consulting): June 20-21, 2024
- Boston: June 27-28, 2024
- San Francisco: July 8-9, 2024
Full details and application
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN SPRING 2024
ExperienceBain is an opportunity for pre-MBA students from eligible schools who are interested in consulting. Through their events, they hope you learn more about what makes Bain unique and feel more equipped for the fall. ExperienceBain is a pre-MBA program designed for candidates who’ve been accepted into an MBA program at an eligible school starting Fall 2024.
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY: MAY 1ST
Bain’s Building and Supporting Excellence (BASE) program was originally established as an avenue to provide initial exposure and a chance to learn about a career in professional services to MBA students whose backgrounds are often underrepresented in the profession. Black, Hispanic/Latin American and Indigenous pre-MBA students are invited to join this for a weeklong in-person immersive look inside the exciting world of strategy consulting.
BASE Camp is scheduled for either the week of July 22nd – 26th or July 29th – August 2nd.
Full Details & Application
APPLY BY: MAY 5TH
Bain’s Be Bold Scholarship Program is for female and gender-diverse individuals with working rights or visa sponsorship qualifications. Tailored for those enrolled in an EU, UK, or US MBA school, they seek candidates with impressive achievements, a drive for problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and engagement in community service or extracurricular activities.
Interested candidates must:
- Submit a CV and Cover Letter describing an achievement they are most proud of and why they are interested in working in Australia
- Choose their preferred Australia office in Perth, Melbourne, or Sydney. Interested to understand more?
Interested to understand more about the Australian Be Bold MBA scholarship? Register to attend a coffee chat.
Application
APPLY BY: MAY 8TH
Strategy& Middle East (part of PwC) is a global strategy consulting business uniquely positioned to help deliver your best future: one that is built on differentiation from the inside out and tailored exactly to you.
Curious to discover what it takes to work in the dynamic world of strategy consulting? The Strategy& Middle East Catalyst offers incoming MBA students an unparalleled look into the life of a consultant and the meaningful work that sets Strategy& apart.
Details & Application
APPLY BY: MAY 10TH
McKinsey Early Access (MEA) will introduce you to the firm and consulting before you start business school and will help you determine if consulting could be the right career for you.
Program Highlights:
- Invitations to recruiting events that highlight McKinsey, their people, and their work
- Recruiting resources to help set you up for success for the fall recruiting season
- Priority access to Solve (innovative assessment game)
- Opportunities to meet the McKinsey recruiting team and build a peer network with fellow MBA students
Eligibility:
You need to be admitted to a full-time MBA program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of 2026* to apply.
*Limited to students entering full-time programs only. Dual degree program students are also eligible to apply (e.g. MD/MBA, JD/MBA).
Details & Application
APPLY BY: MAY 13TH
Are you a motivated pre-MBA student eager to explore the Investment Banking career path? Join Goldman Sachs for their inaugural Pre-MBA Insight Day. This day of programming is designed to provide students with an in-depth look at the Goldman Sachs Investment Banking business ahead of the summer associate recruiting season.
As a participant, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about their culture, values and the exciting career paths available to MBA students
- Connect with current IB professionals who transitioned from an MBA program to a successful career at GS
- Gain unique perspectives from leaders in the industry through engaging panel discussions
- Understand the 2025 Summer Associate Recruiting Timeline / Process
Details and Application
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McKinsey is excited to introduce Inspire 2024, a program co-hosted by their Black, Hispanic and Latino, and Indigenous networks. Inspire is an immersive event for incoming US MBA students during which attendees will connect with members of their host diversity networks, explore the potential of a career in consulting, and refine their problem-solving and leadership skills.
Through interactive activities, case workshops, panels, and networking events, attendees will learn about their work, culture, and people, and hear examples of how they strive to make the firm, clients, and society at large more inclusive and equitable.
Eligibility:
- You must be interested in and want to connect with members of the Black, Hispanic and Latino and/or Indigenous Networks
- Admitted to a full-time MBA program in the US with an anticipated graduation date of 2026
- Limited to students entering full-time programs only. Dual-degree program students (such as MD/MBA and JD/MBA) are also eligible to apply
Note: Invitations to Inspire will start being sent in June, though some invitations may be sent later.
To be considered for Inspire, you must indicate interest in the program through the McKinsey Early Access application.
APPLY BY: MAY 13TH VIA MCKINSEY EARLY ACCESS