What is the major called? On their website, they only show a certificate in Leadership, not a major. So is it an upcoming major?
Obviously - I’m not in consulting - but if i had someone tell me they went to Northwestern, I’d be super impressed. Great school.
If they told me they majored in Leadership, I’d snicker but query more - but I think people would think it’s even below - and these are not bad majors but you know how society looks at sociology or english, etc. and I would think it would be seen below that.
That said, it’s the employers that have to be impressed. But I don’t think in large part they could or would be because it’s not a known entity. Their recruiters will recruit for what they did before most likely.
Even their website is showing jobs like Sales Manager, HR Manager - under career outcomes - for the certificate.
A bit confused between certificate (OK) and a major but I think their website alone on outcomes would cause me pause.
Good luck to him - obviously he’s bright and introspective and no doubt he’ll do well regardless of major - and the Nwestern name will always help.
If the student truly feels this is right for them - and I’d go by the interest in the academics - not a 3rd party - then I’d say great. But if I wanted to be a consultant, I’d major in engineering, econ or maybe stats.
Good luck - i’m sure he’ll be great no matter what he decides.