Shaping a successful career in Industrial Economics

Ways to widen your career prospects at Nottingham University Business School

Whether you choose your degree to boost your job prospects or purely based on a passion for your subject, studying at Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) opens up a wide range of career options. 

There are so many ways, both within your course and in extracurricular activities, to enhance your learning and boost your CV. 

Throughout your journey at Nottingham, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that you can take into the workplace to springboard your career. 

What skills will I gain during my degree?

Our Industrial Economics courses are designed to set you up for a successful, truly open-ended career. During your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to: 

  • take modules that are underpinned by internationally recognised research and contributions carried out by leading practitioners from the industry 
  • learn with market-leading systems by SAP to develop and demonstrate your practical digital skills 
  • gain a global perspective by studying abroad at our campuses in China or Malaysia or at a partner institution in locations including Australia, Sweden and the USA  

How can I develop my skills and gain experience during my degree? 

As a NUBS student, you will have access to our careers service where you can receive personalised career advice from our staff and recent graduates. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to gain work experience throughout your degree to enhance your portfolio before you enter the workforce.

Plus, the Nottingham Advantage Award also offers interesting extracurricular modules to develop your employability. With over more than 300 modules across our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia.