Achieve your post-MBA ambitions
Secure maximum return on your MBA investment combining your academic curriculum with the impactful careers programme.
At Cambridge Judge, we understand that no 2 paths are ever the same, so you’ll enjoy a personalised and targeted approach to your career development.
With the dedicated support of the Cambridge Judge Business School Careers team, our targeted programme of careers guidance will see you:
- develop new knowledge and skills
- benefit from 1-2-1 career advisory
- build the confidence and tools to successfully manage your career journey, during your MBAand far into your working future.
You’ll find some of the most sought-after recruiters hiring Cambridge MBA talent:
- Boston Consulting Group
- McKinsey & Company
- ArcelorMittal
- Kearney
MBA career outcomes
Here are some career headlines from our most recent employment report.
Employed within 4 months
Percentage of graduates employed within 4 months of graduating.
Switched either country, function or industry
And 30% achieved all 3.
Average base salary
Post-MBA.
Your career journey
Cambridge Judge Business School Careers will work with you from before you event start your MBA, from initial self-reflection and planning to negotiating that first exciting offer and beyond.
Your Cambridge MBA will open career opportunities for you – we’re here to help you navigate and optimise them. We’ll help you to:
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Understand yourself and explore your career goals.
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Search effectively for jobs and develop life-long career planning skills.
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Achieve success in your job applications and communicate at interview with impact and confidence.
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Build and sustain your personal and professional networks.
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Develop your own unique careers skillset to draw on throughout your working life.
Cambridge Judge Business School Careers provides:
Knowledge and skills
- Consolidate career planning.
- Gain sector insights.
- Focus on applications and interviews.
- Succeed in negotiations.
Individual advisory
- Enjoy 1-2-1 advisory.
- Explore specific areas of interest.
- Overcome obstacles to achieving your individual goals.
Relationship management
- Leverage your peers and clubs.
- Connect with Cambridge alumni.
- Build meaningful connections with recruiters and decision-makers.
Recruitment events
- Recruiters hold our MBA graduates in the highest regard.
- We’re pleased to welcome some of the world’s most influential and sought-after organisations to campus.
Learn more about MBA career development at Cambridge Judge Business School
Networking
Use the strength of the Cambridge community to forge powerful networks key to successful career management. During your MBA, you can engage with:
MBA career stories
Programme news
Beyond the job board: how MBA careers really happen
Most MBA candidates know a strong CV matters. What is less obvious is that many of the best opportunities never make it to a job board at all. For experienced professionals, career moves are often shaped through conversations, referrals and relationships built over time. We explore what that means in practice and how Cambridge MBA students position themselves effectively in a competitive market.
Programme news
Beyond the MBA: where the class of 2024/25 went next
The 2026 Cambridge MBA employment report is now available. The class of 2024/25 navigated a highly competitive global market with ambition and adaptability: securing roles across 24 countries, making significant career transitions and moving into high-growth sectors including consulting, technology, healthcare, finance and energy.
Programme news
How the Cambridge MBA prepares you for tomorrow’s workplace
The workplace is evolving faster than ever. The Cambridge MBA doesn't just teach you about these changes, it develops the adaptability, human capabilities and strategic thinking you'll need to navigate uncertainty and shape your industry's direction.
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FAQs
In addition to gaining your MBA from the University of Cambridge – one of the world’s leading providers of education – the programme is also accredited by EQUIS, independent auditors who assess the quality of MBA programmes around the world.
International students who have successfully completed an undergraduate or masters degree will be able to benefit from 2 years’ work experience in the UK upon graduation, through the Graduate visa route.
There are other options available to international students who want to stay and work in the UK after their studies.
If you’re considering staying in the UK after your studies, you may need to apply for a separate visa to your student visa. You can check whether you need a visa at the UK Visas & Immigration website.