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A Day in the Life of Isaac Murphy: Summer Consultant at BCG

A Day in the Life of Isaac Murphy: Summer Consultant at BCG

Thursday, November 29, 2018

I was one of the lucky few to secure an internship at BCG for summer 2018.  Prior to business school I worked as an engineer and production supervisor at a medical device company, and I honestly hadn’t even heard of consulting until I started applying to schools.  But once I learned that consulting was a thing – and that one could make money at it – I knew that it was something I wanted to pursue. 

Enterprise Experience: Consulting

Enterprise Experience: Consulting

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Before enrolling in Carlson’s FT MBA program, I knew I wanted to advance my career quickly by stepping into a management role with a larger corporation but didn’t know which path I should take. As a career switcher, I hadn’t decided on my industry or function even after my first semester and admittedly didn’t know “what I want to be when I grow up.” The Carlson Consulting Enterprise has allowed me to explore a variety of interesting career paths including management consulting, supply chain operations and product management.

Enterprise Experience: Brands

Enterprise Experience: Brands

Saturday, November 11, 2017

The Carlson School’s trailblazing focus on weaving experiential learning throughout its core curriculum was the perfect fit for my MBA goals. Prior to Carlson, I worked as an urban planning consultant in the transportation industry. As a career-changer looking to move into CPG brand marketing, I knew it was going to take real experience to bridge my knowledge and skill gaps. The Enterprise program, especially, set me up for success to land my MBA dream job as an Associate Marketing Manager at General Mills.

Enterprise Experience: Ventures

Enterprise Experience: Ventures

Monday, November 6, 2017

I am a career accelerator in my MBA journey, I have done B2B marketing in my past work experience and would be doing the same post my graduation. However, like most marketing specialists I didn't join Brand Enterprise but rather selected Ventures. Why did I do so? Enterprises at Carlson to me are mini-organizations or rather playing fields that give you an opportunity to experiment and practice business problems in a laboratory setting. They are like real-world simulations, where you have a real business with a real problem but the one thing that is different is ‘risk’.

Leadership at Carlson

Leadership at Carlson

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Carlson School of Management prepares its graduates to excel in leadership and management roles. There are many opportunities, both in class and outside, where we can learn about and practice how to be a good leader and a group member. When I first started the program, I remember people were apprehensive about taking charge of projects, assigning tasks to other group members, and holding them accountable when things did not get done.

Summer in Seattle

Summer in Seattle

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Microsoft in a product marketing role. Being a Minnesota native that has spent the majority of my life in Minnesota, I was extremely excited for the experience. Not only did I have the opportunity to work for one of the biggest tech companies on the planet, but I also had a chance to live in Seattle.