What can you do with a Master's in Strategic Management?

Competences: what have you learned

As a manager and leader, you will be able to recognise the opportunities and restrictions presented by different markets and society, use analytical skills to identify relevant market and nonmarket strategies to cope with business risks and to respond to institutional and competitive pressures. After graduating, most Strategic Management graduates find employment as consultants, business analysts, financial controllers, policy makers, researchers and management trainee or managers in profit and non-profit organisations. A few go on to pursue a PhD in Business Administration.

After your studies

You will be able to recognise opportunities and restrictions, use analytical skills to identify (market) strategies and business risks and respond to them. This makes you suitable for jobs such as:

  • Manager or leader in a business corporation
  • Consultant at a profit or non-profit organisation
  • Policy maker at a government agency
  • Business analyst

Labour market information

From the graduates of the Master’s programme in Business Administration:

  • 86% found a job within 6 months after graduation.
  • 71% found a job within their field.
  • The gross starting salary based on 38 hours a week is €3.200.

Source: Studiekeuze123 & Alumni Survey Radboud University 2022.

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.

Keep developing, even after your Master's

Radboud University can also help you develop professionally after your Master's. Through our courses, training, and continuing education programs, you will delve into current issues and strengthen your knowledge and skills. With our education for professionals, you will continue to grow and be prepared for new challenges.