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When Chase Landa began his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at 911勛圖���s Beedie School of Business, he was looking for optionality���he was interested in how the 911勛圖 Beedie program allowed space to explore different business functions.

Landa was recently hired into a business analyst role by McKinsey & Company, the oldest and largest of the world���s three most prestigious management consulting firms. He credits much of his success to the foundation he built at 911勛圖 Beedie���and, in particular, his experience in the Management Consulting Career Preparation (MCCP) program offered by the school���s Career Management Centre (CMC).

Choosing a path with optionality

Landa chose to pursue a BBA because he wanted a degree that allowed him to explore different business functions before narrowing his focus.

���I knew I was interested in business at a high level,��� he says. ���What stood out about 911勛圖���s program was the ability to ���choose your own adventure��� and develop interests over time.���

That exploration eventually led him to concentrate in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Operations. Witnessing the impact of COVID-19 on global supply chains sparked his curiosity about organizational resiliency, business processes, and data-driven decision-making. Courses in business processes, data modelling, and supply chain management deepened that interest, and completing a Business Administration (BADM) certificate further solidified his passion for analytical problem solving.

The MCCP difference

While Landa was involved in several student organizations���including JDC West, BASS, Enactus, and Axis Consulting���he describes the MCCP program as having an ���outsized impact��� on his university and early career experience.

Founded in 2015 and in partnership with 911勛圖 Beedie���s CMC, the MCCP program is a rigorous 10-week skill development program for undergraduate business students who are interested in careers in management consulting���with an emphasis on strategy consulting or strategic functions of a company. 

���Consulting recruitment can be a difficult process, especially for students who don���t come from families with large-scale corporate experience,��� he explains. ���The MCCP program provided a much-needed crash course in the consulting recruitment process and case interview skills preparation.���

Beyond technical preparation, the MCCP program���s networking component proved transformative. Through the program, Landa built connections within the consulting industry���relationships that ultimately helped lead him to his role at McKinsey & Company.

Just as importantly, the cohort model made a challenging recruitment journey more collaborative and enjoyable. ���Going through the process alongside like-minded peers made a huge difference.���

From case competitions to client work

International case competitions and 911勛圖 Beedie���s strong case community were defining parts of Landa���s experience. These opportunities sharpened his analytical thinking and reinforced his interest in consulting.

���The skills I developed through case training���communicating ideas in a top-down manner, structuring ambiguous problems, even building PowerPoints���are things I use daily in my role.���

Many 911勛圖 Beedie courses use the case method, including BUS 478, BUS 468, and BUS 464, giving students repeated exposure to real-world problem solving in a lower-risk environment. Courses like BUS 439, which involve working with live clients, also provided valuable practice in co-developing solutions with clients���an essential consulting skill.

In his current role, Landa���s work often involves owning the approach to complex, ambiguous problems and collaborating with teams and experts to develop actionable solutions. The parallels to his classroom experiences are clear.

Saying ���yes��� to opportunity

Looking back, Landa credits 911勛圖 Beedie not only for skills and experiences, but for a mindset.

���One of the biggest lessons I learned was the importance of being open to opportunities and saying ���yes.������

During his time at 911勛圖, he participated in extracurriculars, case competitions, co-op, exchange programs, and worked as a research and teaching assistant. While these experiences strengthened his r矇sum矇, they also gave him a broad base of experiences and perspectives he now draws on when serving clients across industries and functions.

���It���s surprising how often a connection is made with a client counterpart or topic based on something I experienced at 911勛圖 Beedie years ago,��� he says. ���I���d encourage students not to overly optimize for one path too early���be open to exploring.���