Career prospects

The Master's specialisation in New Economic Geographies, Ecologies and Business Innovation provides graduates entry into rapidly growing sectors of the job market, be it government, business, consultancy or academia. Graduates will be able to apply the scientific insights and practical skills acquired to topics as varied as the (re)organisation of business models and stakeholder relations, phenomena of economic clustering and globalisation, economic governance at various spatial levels, and sustainable pollicy-making.

After your studies

This specialisation hands you the scientific insights and practical skills for a professional career in jobs such as:

  • Business coordinator fostering collaborative innovation with local research centres and other stakeholders
  • Practitioner or consultant working in regional projects on sustainable innovation and circular economy
  • Consultant for a multinational business regarding the reorganisation and greening of supply chains
  • Policy advisor at a government institution fostering sustainable regional-economic development

Radboud Career Service

You can always contact the Radboud Career Service or Career Service NSM. The Career Service offers students and young alumni guidance and support as they venture into the labour market. Career Service is available for career guidance, job application tips, or if you require information about internships and job vacancies.

Why stop learning after graduation?

In order to keep pace with the rapid progress in our current society, you must continue to work on your development even after getting a degree. This allows you to keep up with societal change and make a worthwhile contribution to both your personal development and to wider society. For any questions regarding this lifelong development, Radboud Academy is pleased to help you. So, are you looking to deepen your knowledge after obtaining a Master’s degree? Then a post-master might be something for you. Or do you want to learn to translate your academic skills into an actual job? Then you can participate in our Young Professional Programme after your master's (in Dutch).