Management consultants help organizations to solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve business performance. They use their business skills to provide objective advice and expertise and help an organization to develop any specialist skills that it may be lacking.
You'll be concerned primarily with the strategy, structure, management and operations of a company. Your role is to identify options for the organization and suggest recommendations for change, as well as advising on additional resources to implement solutions.
The Job Scope
Carry out research and data collection to understand the organization
Conduct analysis
Interview the client's employees, management team and other stakeholders
Run focus groups and facilitate workshops
Prepare business proposals and presentations
Identify issues and form hypotheses and solutions
Present findings and recommendations to clients
Implement recommendations or solutions and ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to carry it all out
Manage projects and programmes
Lead and manage those within the team, including analysts
Liaise with the client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.
Skills Required
The ability to work as part of a team
Interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Creativity and innovation
Problem-solving and strategic planning ability
Analytical skills
Flexibility
The ability to cope with pressure and challenges
Commercial awareness and understanding of business environments.
Academic Requirement
Degree in Business
To pursue a Degree in Business, you need to obtain your SPM or equivalent qualification, AND also a Pre-University or a Foundation qualification.
A-Level
Minimum of 2Es; or
STPM
Minimum of 2Cs; or
Australian Matriculation
Minimum of ATAR 50, with credit in Mathematics; or
Canadian Pre-University
Average of 65% in 6 subjects; or
Foundation in Business or Arts
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Diploma in Business
SPM / O-Level
Minimum 3 credits, including a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and History.
Salary Range
FRESH GRADUATE
An entry-level Management Consultant with less than 1-year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of RM 3,303.
1-4 YEARS EXPERIENCE
An early career Management Consultant with 1-4 YEARS of experience earns an average total compensation of RM 5,205.
5-9 YEARS EXPERIENCE
A mid-career Management Consultant with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of RM 8,333.
SENIOR LEVEL
An experienced Management Consultant with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of RM 9,590. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of RM 15,000.
