The following roles are examples of the types of job opportunities available to graduates of Business Management programmes, drawing on skills in leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and organisational analysis.
Business Analyst- Evaluate business processes and provide data-driven recommendations for improvement.
Project Manager- Oversee projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion. Project managers are prevalent in a wide range of industries from construction to IT and Healthcare enabling graduates to link management expertise to other interests.
Marketing Executive- Develop strategies to promote products or services and engage customers through traditional and digital marketing.
Operations
(Production) Manager- Manage daily operations and processes to
enhance business efficiency, productivity and outcomes.
Data Analyst- Interpretation of complex data sets to provide insights and support for evidence-based decision making in public, private, or non-profit sectors.
Management Consultant- Using business and finance acumen to assist organisations to improve business performance by cutting costs, increasing productivity, creating value and maximising growth.
Human Resources Officer- Conduct recruitment processes, employee relations, and organisational development and act as a liaison between managers and employees.
Supply
Chain Manager- Optimise supply chain processes at all stages of the
process from purchasing raw materials to delivery of the final products using
data analytics, forecasting to inventory management.
Civil Service Fast Stream- Offers accelerated career development in government, with opportunities in areas like policy, finance, and digital services.
Recruitment Consultant- Match candidates to roles within client organisations, using business insight and people skills to support hiring strategies.
Business Development Executive/Manager-Identify growth opportunities, build client relationships, and support strategic sales and partnerships.
Event Manager- Plan and deliver business or public events, managing budgets, logistics, and stakeholder coordination to meet client needs.
Law Conversion (e.g. SQE)- A conversion route for non-law graduates to qualify as solicitors through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Finance- Apply business and project management skills in the finance sector.
This is a selection of organisations that have employed University of Kent graduates in the past. There are many more possible employers in these and other industries.
Graduates can pursue careers unrelated to their degree by
combining transferable skills, like communication, problem-solving, and
analytical thinking, with their interests and experiences. Book
an appointment with a Careers Advisor to explore your options.
The Careers and Employability Service provides information and advice on job searching to University of Kent students and recent graduates. This includes Uni Kent Careers Hub, advertising a range of graduate jobs, placement year and vacation work/internships.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Jobs Management and leadership-focused positions.
CIPD Jobs For HR and people management roles.
Institute of Marketing Jobs (CIM) Marketing-related roles and career advice.
Association of Project Management (APM) Project management-specific opportunities.
Efinancialcareers For business analysts, finance, and tech.
DataJobs UK Data analysis and insight roles.
A year in industry can have a big impact on your employability. By gaining real-world experience and learning key skills in the workplace, and pairing these with the knowledge you gain on your degree, you can become a highly employable candidate in the labour market. The year can be based in the UK or abroad, including your home country if you're an international student, and contribute to your final degree. At The University of Kent, many courses include an optional year in industry between your second and final year, where you undertake graduate-level work related to your studies.
Graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate qualifications to specialise further or transition into research roles, or they may decide to enhance their career prospects with professional certifications such as Chartered Management Institute (CMI), PRINCE2 or CIPD.