Management Consultant (WA)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a management consultant you usually have to study commerce, business or business administration at university with a major in management, entrepreneurship or human resources. You could also consider courses with majors in business management, human resource management or economics. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your WACE at Stages 2 and 3. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English and mathematics are normally required. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact Open Universities Australia or the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Additional Information:

If you wish to work in the manufacturing industry, degree courses in industrial, manufacturing and production engineering may be relevant.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Certificate III in Micro Business Operations *
  2. Certificate IV in Project Management *
  3. Advanced Diploma of Management *
  4. Advanced Diploma of Project Management *
  5. Associate Degree in Business
  6. Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business
  7. Bachelor of Business *
  8. Bachelor of Business - Sustainability
  9. Bachelor of Commerce *
  10. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts
  11. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Behavioural Science
  12. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Communications and Media
  13. Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
  14. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Business
  15. Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Commerce *
  16. Bachelor of Hospitality Management
  17. Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business
  18. Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce
  19. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Business
  20. Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Employment Opportunities:

Management consultants may work with a consultancy firm, or may be self-employed. They may also find employment with government departments and commercial or industrial organisations.

Most employment opportunities are in the metropolitan area.

Job opportunities depend on the level of business activity, industry restructuring and advances in technology requiring changes to workplace practices and systems.

For Further Information:

Institute of Management Consultants (National Office)

1800 800 719

Information for other states and territories: