Business school opportunities: more than just traditional jobs

What are the traditional opportunities after business school?

While business schools offer varied courses, some outlets remain unavoidable. Each year, they attract thousands of young graduates who want to work in demanding, well-paid and progressive environments.

What jobs in finance and audit after business school?

Finance remains one of the most popular sectors. Management controller, financial analyst, external or internal auditor, mergers and acquisitions consultant... Graduates find strategic positions there with prospects for rapid development.

The first missions are often technical and rigorous, but they allow you to acquire solid financial expertise, highly sought after on the market. The beginnings can be demanding, but The salaries follow: count between €38,000 and €45,000 gross annually at the start of your career, with interesting bonuses in large structures.

👉 At BSB, we offer specializations in corporate finance and banking and financial engineering, and we support our students in major law firms and partner banks.

What are the opportunities in consulting and strategy?

The advice attracts many young graduates for the diversity of missions and the skills accelerator that he represents. You work on strategic projects, in various sectors, and work directly with business leaders.

Junior consultant, then senior, manager and finally partner: the prospects for development are rapid for those who know how to adapt, analyze and propose concrete solutions.

👉 At BSB, our students regularly participate in real business games and projects, preparing them for the reality of consulting right from the start of their studies.

What positions in marketing and communication?

Marketing and communication remain natural opportunities for creative and strategic profiles. Product manager, communication manager, traffic manager, brand strategist... Companies are looking for young graduates who are able to understand market challenges and build differentiating strategies.

The rise of digital technology offers new jobs around data marketing, influence and growth hacking. Opportunities are numerous in large groups, but also in start-ups and specialized agencies.

👉 BSB offers oriented courses digital marketing, communication and brand strategy, with numerous projects in partnership with companies in the sector.

What opportunities in human resources?

The human resources sector is attracting more and more business school graduates. Why? Because these jobs allow to work at the heart of the human strategy of the company : recruitment, talent management, training, change management.

With increasingly important issues around well-being at work and skills development, HR is a real strategic lever in companies.

👉 BSB integrates modules on talent management and management into its curriculum, and many graduates choose this path to move on to positions as HR directors or HR consultants.

Specialized careers to stand out after business school

While finance, consulting or marketing remain classic choices, business schools also open doors to more specialized sectors, which are sometimes unknown, but which are exciting and promising for the future. Here are a few areas where graduates find real opportunities.

The wine & spirits business: a sector of expertise and international expertise

This prestigious sector attracts profiles capable of combining management, international strategy and product culture. The jobs are varied: brand manager, export manager, wine and spirits buyer, communication manager for renowned houses.

📌 BSB is the only business school to integrate a school into a school: the School of Wine & Spirits Business, a global reference for training in this field from the 3rd year of Bachelor and after with Master Grande Ecole, Specialized Master, MSc and MBA 100% dedicated to wine & spirits.

Media, culture and communication

With the rise of digital technology, streaming, influence and content creation, media and culture are recruiting hybrid profiles that are both creative and strategic.

Communication project manager, event partnership manager, music brand manager, music brand manager, audiovisual project manager... There are many opportunities, especially for graduates with a solid foundation in management and in media and communication.

📌 BSB created the School of Media, Culture & Communication, a school within a school, to train experts capable of evolving in these creative worlds from Bachelor to Master.

Data science and strategic analysis

Digital transformation has exploded the demand for profiles capable of exploiting data to manage decisions. After business school, you can become data analyst, business analyst or data consultant, with bridges to strategic management functions.

👉 BSB offers specializations of Master Grande Ecole Or of MSc dedicated to data and business intelligence.

CSR and sustainable development

Businesses are looking for talents who can combine economic performance and environmental or societal impact. Graduates can become CSR manager, sustainable development consultant, ESG analyst (environment, social, governance) or even integrate impact innovation projects.

📌 BSB focuses on social responsibility with a specialization of Dual master's degree dedicated to CSR management & sustainable development Or of a MSc Sustainable Strategy & Environmental Change.

What are the atypical paths after business school?

While traditional opportunities appeal to many students, some graduates choose to chart their own path, off the beaten path. These atypical paths prove that a business school does not close any doors. On the contrary, it may be the starting point for an original and ambitious professional adventure.

Can you start a business after business school?

Absolutely. More and more young graduates are choosing entrepreneurship, and business schools encourage this path. At the end of the course — or even during — some start creating start-ups, led by incubators and support systems set up by their school.

Starting a business after business school means being able to rely on solid skills in management, strategy, finance, and marketing, as well as on a network of experts and alumni ready to advise or invest.

📌 At BSB, we support our future entrepreneurs through our incubator The Entrepreneurial Garden (TEG). We support students and young graduates in the creation and development of their project through mentors and adapted resources.

Working in the public sector or politics: is it possible?

Far from preconceived ideas, Business schools don't just train business executives. Graduates can also join public institutions, local authorities or international organizations.

Former students now work in ministerial cabinets, at the Court of Auditors, or in European institutions. Their mastery of economic issues, their ability to analyze and their negotiation skills are particularly sought after in these environments.

👉 If you have a taste for public project management, general interest and strategic management, this path is not only possible, but valued.

Can we get involved in the voluntary or humanitarian sector?

Yes, and more and more alumni are doing it. The search for meaning in professional life leads some graduates to NGOs, foundations or organizations with a social impact.

Thanks to their skills in management, strategy and communication, they occupy key positions in these structures: development manager, project director, communication manager or fundraiser.

📌 At BSB, we encourage our students to get involved right from the start of their studies through solidarity student associations, impact projects and partnerships with NGOs. This commitment can become a real professional springboard to the voluntary sector.

What are the sectors of the future for business school graduates?

The world of work is changing rapidly, and some industries now offer exceptional job prospects for young graduates. These sectors combine growth, innovation and the need for talent trained in strategy and management.

Digital and tech: exploding opportunities

Digital transformation is impacting all sectors. Companies are looking for profiles who can manage digital projects, analyze data and develop new business models.

Jobs that recruit: digital project manager, growth hacker, data analyst, data analyst, digital transformation consultant, tech product manager. The salaries are attractive and the opportunities for rapid development are available.

📌 At BSB, we offer several specializations with a focus on the Digitalization of organizations such as CSR Management, Strategy Consulting or Data Management. We prepare our students for these promising jobs, with concrete projects in connection with companies in the sector.

Sustainable finance and impact businesses

Today, finance is no longer limited to profitability. Investors and companies integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into their decisions.

Graduates can become ESG analysts, sustainable investment managers, green finance consultants, or work in large groups that are leading their transformation towards a more responsible model.

📌 BSB offers sustainable finance modules and educational projects focused on ecological transition and social responsibility in our Banking and Finance specializations.

International development and careers abroad

With globalization, businesses need young talents able to manage intercultural projects and represent their brand internationally.

The opportunities: export business developer, country manager, international partnerships manager, European project manager... A mastery of languages and soft skills are essential assets here.

📌 BSB is a Grande Ecole de Management International. So it is in our DNA and our accreditations of putting international issues at the heart of our programs. Thus, our students can go on an exchange from the 1st year, in more than 60 partner universities, follow a Summer School and follow 100% English-speaking courses to prepare for these international careers.

What are the key figures for professional integration after business school?

Before embarking on a journey, you want concrete facts. How long does it take to get your first job? In which sectors are graduates employed the most? What are the salaries at the exit? Here's what the numbers say.

The professional integration rate of graduates

Business schools display integration rates among the highest in higher education.
📊 According to the latest survey by the Conference des Grandes Écoles (2023), 90% of graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating.

📌 At BSB, this figure rises to 92% for graduates of the Master Grande École, with an average delay of 4 months to obtain a first position.

The sectors that recruit the most

According to the latest studies, young business school graduates are mainly interested in:

• Finance and audit (25%)
  
  
• Advice and strategy (20%)
  
  
• Marketing and communication (17%)
  
  
• Human resources and management (10%)
  
  
• Entrepreneurship or start-ups (in constant growth)
  
  

At BSB, we are seeing the same dynamic, with in addition to strong development in the digital, wine & spirits business and CSR sectors.

Average earnings at the exit

Remuneration varies according to the sector and the type of position obtained.

• Finance/Audit: between €38,000 and €45,000 gross annually at the start of a career
  
  
• Strategy advice: between €40,000 and €50,000 gross annually
  
  
• Digital marketing: between €35,000 and €40,000 gross annually
  
  
• Entrepreneurship: more random remuneration, but high potential for development
  
  

These salaries are often accompanied by variable premiums, benefits and rapid changes in the first years.

At BSB, thanks to Pathfinder support, our graduates are supported until their first job and are guided to negotiate their first contract and fully understand their value on the market.

Tips from BSB graduates for career success

Beyond the figures and typical paths, It is often the advice of those who have been there that makes the difference. Here is what our alumni, currently working in a variety of sectors, share to help you build your career with confidence.

What they learned during their time at BSB

Everyone agrees that Business school is much more than an academic apprenticeship. It is an opportunity to develop essential soft skills: adaptability, ability to convince, stress management and teamwork.

Many also point out The importance of concrete projects : business case competitions, hackathons, business games, which prepare for real situations encountered in business.

“At BSB, I learned to get out of my comfort zone. Each project, each encounter allowed me to better understand my strengths and what I really wanted to do.” Thomas, 2022 graduate, now a strategy consultant at KPMG.

How do you get your first job?

All the graduates say it: the network makes a difference.

• Participate in business forums,
  
  
• Increase the number of meetings during conferences,
  
  
• Dare to ask alumni for advice and opportunities.
  
  

It is not enough to have a good CV, you have to Make yourself visible, know how to sell yourself and show that you are ready to learn.

“I got my first permanent contract after a contact made during the Meet & Match forum organized by BSB. My advice: be proactive, talk to others about your project and show your enthusiasm.” Marie, 2021 graduate, now a product manager at Holister.

👉 Finally, be flexible. Your first job may not be the one you dreamed of, but it will be a gateway to unsuspected opportunities.

FAQ — The questions every student asks about career opportunities after business school

What are the highest paid jobs after business school?

The sectors of corporate finance, of strategy consultancy And of private equity offer the highest salaries at the start of their careers. Wages may exceed 50,000€ gross per year, with attractive premiums. But be careful: these jobs require rigor, availability and an excellent technical level.

Can you really work internationally after business school?

Yes, and it is even a key asset of these schools. Dual degrees, university exchanges and internships abroad are an integral part of the course. Upon leaving, many graduates move to London, Dubai, Singapore or Brussels for international careers.

Should you focus on a sector or follow your passions?

The two are not incompatible. The ideal is to Reconciling your areas of interest with promising sectors. Finance, consulting and digital technology offer great prospects, but if you are passionate about wine, culture, sport or humanitarian aid, opportunities also exist... provided you structure your project well. The Pathfinder device^TM by BSB helps you create a professional project consistent with your personality, your natural assets and your ambitions.

Can you evolve quickly after business school?

Yes. Business schools form versatile and operational profiles. In three to five years, you can go from junior to manager, or even take the lead of a strategic project. Wage increases follow this rapid evolution.

Does business school open more doors than a traditional university course?

Yes, because it combines solid academic background, varied professional experiences and a powerful network. It is this synergy that allows access to strategic positions more quickly.