Consulting, Finance, Operations and Entrepreneurship
No matter the function, roles within this cluster seek to apply business acumen to the art and science of offering a product or service to clients and customers. Career paths within this cluster include consulting, finance, operational roles and entrepreneurship.
Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned
Accenture, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Meta, Goldman Sachs, Google, Hamilton Place Strategies, Capital One, Advisory Board, Fannie Mae, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB)
Career options if you have a...
Business Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Consultant, HR Manager/Generalist, Employee Training Specialist, Recruiter, Client Relations Specialist, Account Manager/Executive, Investment Banking Analyst, Entrepreneur
Management Consultant, Financial Manager, Operations Management, Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur
C-level Executive, Economist, Professor, Director of Human Resources
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Upcoming Events
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April 22, 2026HireNewYork Multi-University Alumni Career Fair 2026
The HireNewYork Multi-University Alumni Career Fair on April 22, 2026, offers employers direct access to highly qualified alumni, graduate students, and doctoral candidates across all industries and career levels.
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April 24, 2026Resume Revamp Interactive Workshop
Join the University Career Center staff for an engaging workshop designed to revamp your resume for your internship and job search journey.
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April 24, 2026Making the Most Out of Your Summer Without an Internship!
Are you facing a summer without an internship and wondering how to make the most of it? Join us for this engaging and insightful virtual session where we'll explore creative ways to maximize your summer break.
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Tips for Finding a Job & Internship
- Recruiting timelines for finance and consulting are on accelerated timelines. You can expect to apply for an internship as early as a year in advance. Full-time hiring often will take place early in the fall prior to spring graduation. These organizations are active on campus, so pay attention to the events calendar and campus career fairs for opportunities to connect and apply.
- Preparation for the consulting interviews is essential. Many consulting firms utilize the case interview, to assess your critical thinking, business acumen and communications skills. There are a wealth of resources available in addition to those organizations might offer.
- Interpersonal skills are critical in these fields. Thus, while have technical knowledge and business acumen is also important, take advantage of opportunities to demonstrate leadership, hone public speaking skills and get comfortable interacting with a diverse array of people.
- Stay up to date on the news and current events within these industries. The Wall Street Journal is a great resource and is free via UMD libraries. Many of the organizations are also active on LinkedIn and it is a great way to remain current.
- Have a start-up idea or want support building your entrepreneurial capacity? There are variety of campus resources