Career prospects

Graduates of our MSc in Information Systems Management & Innovation typically go into analyst or consulting roles. Warwick is the second most targeted university by employers in the UK (according to the The Graduate Market 2011 report by High Fliers Research) and we have strong links with many recruiters.

First destinations

To give you an idea of typical career paths, here are a selection of the roles achieved and companies joined by the most recent cohort of students, as well as by previous graduates.

Notable destinations of most recent students
Current roles of previous graduates
  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Consultant
  • Project Develop and Systems & Planning Associate
Employers of previous graduates

Resources

Graduate database

We store the contact details of thousands of former students who have gone on to successful careers in a range of industries. This is an excellent resource for students looking for detailed information about companies, or to expand their professional network and look for jobs.

Links with employers

The MSc in Information Systems Management & Innovation has particularly strong links with companies such as SAP, Ernst & Young, Barclays Capital, Accenture, Google, and Deloitte. Senior industry professionals provide General & practitioner seminars throughout the year, giving students an invaluable insight into wider organisations' activities, and to network with experts.

The university organises annual careers fairs, attended by companies such as Accenture, Bain & Co, Deloitte, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, Sainsburys, Capgemini, and KPMG. In addition, individual employer presentations are run weekly throughout terms one and two, and sector events run over several weeks, covering sectors including consulting and IT.

Careers support

You will have access to the careers services provided by the central Student Careers and Skills team, as well as to the specialist careers service offered by the WBS PCD team. We offer a comprehensive pre-arrival and alumni careers service, meaning that you have access to careers advice and information before you arrive, and after you leave, in addition to during your time with us.

All MSc ISMI students receive a one-day, sector-specific Career Essentials workshop at the start of their time at WBS. This covers essential topics such as CVs and application forms, looking for jobs, networking, interviews and assessment centres. Additional workshops covering subjects including presentation skills, CVs and cover letters and assessment centres are also provided throughout the year. All MSc ISMI students have access to as many one-to-one career guidance appointments as they need, as well as individual interview coaching and tailored mock interviews.

Students have access to the university's graduate job site, MyAdvantage, which lists thousands of graduate job, placement and internship opportunities throughout the year, as well as a range of other useful online resources.

External projects

Students have the opportunity to take part in a consultancy project during their final term. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or refine consulting and analysis skills in a commercial environment, and to work on projects for companies which have included Cisco, Jaguar Landrover and Tata in recent years.