Your Master's coursework can help in case interviews, but it won't automatically make you good at solving consulting cases.

Courses may build comfort with data, hypothesis testing or industry context. Cases also test problem definition, prioritization, mental maths and clear communication under uncertainty.

An economics student might recognize pricing logic quickly but still struggle to ask clarifying questions or synthesize a recommendation. Those skills need separate practice.

Identify which skills from your degree transfer to consulting, then test those skills in live mock cases. The examples of turning Master’s coursework into consulting skills can help you articulate your strengths while focusing practice on gaps your coursework did not cover.

Stats gave me a head start with tables, but explaining the calculation out loud took a lot more practice.

Has anyone used their thesis data to create a mock case for a friend?