EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND RANKINGS
A selection of companies our MBA graduates work for
Our graduates build successful careers in a wide range of roles, industries, and global destinations. Their drive and ambition, paired with our world-class teaching, practical skills development, and personalised careers support, ensures that they’re highly sought after by global organisations both during their studies and once they’ve graduated.
MBA
Master’s
Most popular Undergraduate sector destinations:
1st in the UK for sector diversity
50% of our Master’s graduates, across all courses, accepted a job offer before completing their degree 2022/23 cohort data 68% secured roles in Finance, Consulting, Tech,
24%
Finance
22%
Accounting
Full-time MBA, Financial Times ranking 2025
14%
Consulting
12%
Banking
44% average salary increase post-graduation Full-time MBA, 2023/24 cohort data 65% changed sectors post- graduation Full-time MBA, 2023/24 cohort data 1st in the world for career outcomes Executive MBA, QS ranking 2025 1st in Europe for career progress Global Online MBA, Financial Times ranking 2025
Most common Undergraduate job functions:
15%
Audit/Assurance
14%
Finance
8%
Banking
and Consumer Goods & Retail 2022/23 cohort data
Asset/Investment Management
7%
Data from the WBS Finalist Destination Survey 2024/25. 127 employers were named for graduate destinations.
A selection of companies our Master’s and Undergraduate graduates work for
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A snapshot for employers 2026
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