Business Consultant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Business Consultant:

  • BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field
  • MSc/MA in a specialized business field is a plus
  • Certified Management Consultant is a plus
  • x years of experience as the business consultant or similar role
  • Critical thinker
  • Knowledge of diverse business areas and fields such as IT, Marketing, HR etc.
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Familiarity with business management software such as CRM and ERP
  • Problems solver
  • Great negotiation skills
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Business Consultant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Business Consultant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.