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Careers and Employability at Birmingham Business School

At Birmingham Business School, you'll have access to a range of career development opportunities designed to enhance your employability. With the support of our dedicated BBS Careers team and Careers Network, we’ll help you explore your options and progress into graduate employment or further study.

Awards and recognition

When you choose to study at Birmingham, you will be joining a university that prides itself on our exceptional links to a wide variety of leading industries and employers.
  • Top university for graduate employers

    High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2025

    Built in Birmingham
  • 87.2% of our students

    were in graduate level jobs or further training 15 months after graduation.

    (HESA, 2022)

Explore careers information, support and opportunities

The Business School Careers team provided invaluable assistance throughout the application process. I had regular monthly appointments with them to ensure that I was submitting applications correctly, updating my CV effectively, and progressing in a manner that would increase my chances of securing a desirable job.

Nila Dimple Ravi
Nila Ravi Dimple
International Business graduate, now working as a Strategy Buyer at Jaguar Land Rover
Meet Nila

Meet out students and alumni

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.

  • Chloe Pham

    Chloe is studying MSc Marketing to advance her career opportunities

  • Rishi Sher Singh

    Rishi founded World of Gears after completing his MBA to lead meaningful change in supply chains across India and beyond

  • Rosalinda Kwafo-Akoto

    Rosalinda is studying Business Management with Marketing to start her career in fashion and technology

  • Jawad Zaarif

    Jawad studied his MSc Business Analytics programme to build on his Computer Science background

  • Amanda Abraham

    Amanda completed her Online MBA and is now a Product Development Officer at a Chartered Professional Accountants in Ontario

  • Chris McAlister

    Chris completed his BSc in Economics and Political Science and now works for the Department of Culture, Sport and Civil Society while pursuing a career as an athlete

Undergraduate opportunities

  • Responsible Business Student Challenge

    In partnership with Deloitte, this experiential learning challenge allows students to collaborate in teams to tackle real-world issues in sustainability, ethics and social responsibility.

  • Capgemini Community Challenge

    The week-long challenge takes place at Capgemini’s world-renowned client-solutions facilities, with students carrying out solutions-based consultancy projects for actual third-sector clients.

  • Study abroad

    You may be eligible to take a short-term or long-term placement with Go Global to study, work, research, or volunteer abroad.

Postgraduate opportunities

  • Responsible Business Student Challenge

    In partnership with Deloitte, this experiential learning challenge allows students to collaborate in teams to tackle real-world issues in sustainability, ethics and social responsibility.

  • University life

    University life

    Future Leaders Certificate

    17 July 2024

    MSc Management alumni Kritesh worked with the BBC on a real-world project, gaining hands-on experience and developing practical skills in the workplace.

  • University Doctoral School

    Those undertaking a research degree at Birmingham will gain access to the School, providing dedicated career services, world-class research centres and academic support.

  • Study abroad

    You may be eligible to take a short-term or long-term placement with Go Global to study, work, research, or volunteer abroad.

MBA opportunities

  • Global immersive modules

    Complete a global immersive module in Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe, or the Middle East. These modules are designed to give you exposure to an international business environment.

  • Deloitte Consultancy Challenge

    Birmingham MBA students have the opportunity to participate in the Deloitte Consultancy Challenge, an immersive experience designed to simulate the world of management consultancy.

  • End of study internships

    Full-time MBA students have the opportunity to participate in a 12-week paid internship with a UK-based company when they complete their programme

Further support

  • Career support for postgraduates

    The University Graduate School runs regular events with Careers Network that are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.

  • Careers support for international students

    Careers Network supports in exploring career options, gaining skills, and finding jobs while studying at Birmingham and after graduation. Discover specialist career support for international students