Want to do consulting but poli sci major

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<p>Hey all, I am majoring in political science at an ivy and have a pretty solid gpa (3.9), but I have realized that I don't want to go into law or do any sort of PhD program. I am much more interested in doing some sort of consulting or something else business related and I am worried it will be difficult for me to get this type of job right out of school with my liberal arts background.</p>

<p>I will be a junior next year so it's too late to transfer into our business school or even major in econ. I am wondering what I should do if I am pretty sure this is the type of thing I want to be doing when I graduate. I have taken calc 1 and intro econ courses so I could minor in econ if took more calc, but I would have to get on this right away. I could also just finish my poli sci degree and continue taking some calc and take some courses in the business school my senior year. </p>

<p>I have some work experience (working as a tennis coach 20 hours a week for 5 years and marketing intern for a semester) but nothing too impressive or related. Any advice on what I should do or what my job chances are would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>If you can minor in economics or business, this may give you an advantage. The key right now is internships, specifically in areas you are interested in having a career in. Otherwise, you may need to work for a few years and get that MBA to really get in the place you want.</p>

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<p>What/who is it you want to consult?</p>

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<p>I want to do some sort of management consulting. I think the econ minor is probably a good idea so I’ll get on track for that. This summer I’m just coaching tennis and basketball because it’s good money but I’m definitely going to look for something next summer. Will not having anything related this summer be really hurtful for trying to get something next summer? Or do most people start getting related internships after junior year</p>

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<p>I would think to be a management consultant you would first need some management experience.</p>

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<p>Look into the HBS 2+2 program</p>