Employability

An MBA from Newcastle University Business School is a valuable qualification that will enhance your employability. What’s more, we’ll help with job strategies as you look to develop your career.

MBA: a valuable qualification for employability

“For many professions, getting an MBA from the right school is a way of landing a better job and of accelerating a career." The Economist, Which MBA? 2011 .

“For individuals, embarking on an MBA is a major career decision, carrying certain risks, but offering high potential for return on investment.” Yehuda Baruch, (2009) "To MBA or not to MBA", Career Development International.

Helping with job strategies

It’s important that MBA students take the initiative to attract the interest of employers. The best chance of employment will usually be in areas where you can offer not only your new qualification but also previous experience and proven skills. Our award-winning Careers Service will assist you with your job strategies and career management:

One-on-one careers sessions

Our MBA Careers Manager provides professional advice on everything to do with selecting possible roles and the application and assessment process.

Employability workshops

Customised workshops are run for our MBA students and include: your job search strategy; improving your CV; maximising employability; self-marketing.

Career Development Week

Each year a Career Development Week is run for our students and includes bespoke sessions for our MBA students.

Employer networking events

These allow you to connect with employers and find out what opportunities are available.

Interview skills sessions

Simulated sessions provide feedback from employers on how to improve your interview skills. 

Online portals for careers

We subscribe to various online services specifically designed for MBAs.

Internships

Each year we help MBA students find post-programme internships.

On-going support

You can continue to benefit from careers support even after completing your MBA.

In addition to the work of the Careers Service, we invite guest speakers to work with you on areas such as networking skills, managing career expectations, the UK job market, MBA careers in specific sectors, and immigration issues for non-EU students.

We also help students who are seeking to develop a business idea. We encourage you to access our business start-up resources for an indefinite period following graduation.