Career opportunities
Our graduates can be found in global organisations across a number of industries, from financial services to fashion.
85% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published in December 2023.
Potential careers for our graduates include:
- Management Consultant
- Technology Consultant
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Analyst
- Business Development
- Corporate Sales Developer
Companies hiring our graduates include
Alumni Insights
Ann-Kathrin Klotz
MSc Management Consultancy 2022, Technology Consulting Associate PWC
“The MSc in Management Consultancy was the perfect place to start my career. The combination of academic learning and practical experience enabled me to grow as a person and allowed a smooth transition into the professional world by providing me with critical skills and a professional network. I learned a great deal from working with people from different cultures and backgrounds on real client projects. I leave this master with a variety of great memories, friends and experiences ready to start my professional journey.”
Paddy Allen
MSc Management Consultancy 2019, Senior Consultant at Grant Thornton Ireland
“I couldn’t recommend the MSc in Management Consulting highly enough. This is no ordinary Masters, as it combines an excellent opportunity to build relationships with a diverse group of people, who I am still in contact with four years later, with really employable skills. I feel that my time under Kathy’s direction has served me well to develop my career, where I have progressed with Grant Thornton’s Business Consulting Team over the last three years.”
Shane McCallion
MSc Management Consultancy 2016, Enterprise Sales Specialist at Qualtrics
"The MSc in Management Consultancy provided me with a solid overview of relevant frameworks,techniques and methodologies for a management consulting career. The time spent on consulting engagements is an invaluable experience and provides a highly supportive environment for learning to plan and deliver a successful project."
UCD Careers Network
The UCD Smurfit Career Development Centre team will work with you to define your career path and support you in developing the career-related skills, know-how, and confidence to pursue your post-MSc career goals.
Our holistic programme is designed to support you at key points in your career development. Our programme is structured into three key stages, designed to support you in building and driving your own career.
A variety of workshops, events, one-to-one career appointments and access to a range of online tools and resources prepare you for future opportunities.
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