Career prospects

Graduates of our MSc in Management go into roles in a wide variety of industries, including banking, consulting, marketing, operations and management. 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
Some current roles of previous graduates
  • Strategy Consultant
  • Investment Banking Analyst
  • Associate Consultant
  • UK Fixed Income Analyst.
Some 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 Management has particularly strong links with a wide range of postgraduate recruiters. Senior industry professionals provide input into the course, and present employment opportunities specifically targeting MSc Management students.

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, Finance, Human Resources and Marketing.

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 Management 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 Management 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.