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Career impact

Dedicated support for every step of your journey with us

Imperial Business School Careers provides world-class support that is tailored to your own individual career aspirations, and is an integral part of your MSc AI, Economics & Policy programme.

The programme prepares you for roles in technology companies, consultancies, regulatory authorities, competition agencies, central government and international organisations. In a job market disrupted by AI technology, organisations demand enterprise-wide AI governance to maintain a competitive edge and future leaders will require a combination of specialised and AI-related business skills to lead successfully across functions. You will be equipped to work at the interface between technical teams, business leaders, policymakers and regulators. 

The programme is designed with real-world experience at its core. Guest lectures from industry practitioners and regulators, and applied projects, give you direct exposure to the organisations shaping AI governance and the people making decisions within them. Career Clubs, hackathons, and networking events open further doors and help you build the professional connections that matter. 

Career consultants

Imperial Business School Careers provides world-class support tailored to your individual career aspirations, and it's an integral part of your experience on this programme. Personalised services — including career planning, CV advice, and mock interviews — are available before you start, throughout your studies, and after you graduate. Our career consultants support you both in securing a role in the sector of your choice and in building long-term career success.

Career services

We run a broad range of workshops each year to develop students' professional skills and improve their employability prospects. Some of these workshops include: 

  • Sector specific sessions
  • Succeed at interview
  • Job Search for Experienced Students
  • Presenting with Impact 
  • Understanding your teamwork and leadership style with MBTI 
  • Managing cultural difference in the workplace 
  • Emotional intelligence for business 
  • LinkedIn Guys - accelerate your career online 
  • Digital bootcamp

  • Introduction to consulting 

Workshop themes may be subject to change 

We work alongside alumni and employer representatives from a range of global organisations to small and medium sized firms and start-ups including Amazon, Uber, Meituan, Bain, LEK Consulting, EY, PwC, PA Consulting, UBS, Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg, LVMH, and L’Oreal. 

Imperial Business School has been building its international presence via Global Hubs as part of its 10-year strategy. The first Global Hub was formally launched in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in 2020, with the European Hub launched in 2021 with plans to introduce further Hubs in the future. 

Our Hubs deliver a variety of region-specific events, workshops and career development advice, along with industry-specific information, employment opportunities and networking connections.   

Our extensive online resources support students seeking international opportunities. We also host workshops designed for international students wishing to work in the UK after graduation. 

You will have access to a wealth of excellent career e-resources to help you with initial career ideas all the way through to negotiating a job offer. These include insightful industry guides and company information, access to industry experts for informational interviewing, and guidance on pay negotiation. 

For those considering a career in Finance, you will also have access to Wall Street Prep, which will enable you to improve your advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. For those interested in the Consulting sector, Case Coach can support you with preparing for interviews. 

Once you become an admitted student, you will gain access to the Hub, the Business School’s online learning platform. Here you will find the Careers Primer which will equip you with the tools you need to identify your career goals. You must complete this to access the Careers Service. The Primer includes: 

1. Foundations for career success 

This online module will help you develop your career strategy and understand how to effectively market yourself. 

2. Writing your CV 

You will create your CV in line with the Imperial Business School template, reflecting on the importance of a CV from a recruiter's perspective. We use a platform called VMock which uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess your CV and provide detailed feedback.  

Webinars

Through the summer, prior to starting your programme, Careers will deliver multiple webinars; these sessions aim to familiarise you with the service and how it will support you and offer insights on the graduate recruitment market. You will also be invited to webinars with the International Student Office to understand post study work options and visa requirements.  

The Business School supports a number of student-led Career Clubs, providing extensive networking opportunities with students, alumni, and other professionals.  

There are clubs aligned to regions and core industry sectors, as well as clubs to promote the visibility of underrepresented groups. 

We hold a cross-sector on campus careers fair in September, providing students with the opportunity to network with representatives from a number of companies in their chosen sector. 

With tailored support and feedback, Careers Week enables you to focus on your career goals through a series of workshops and activities. 

Highlights of the week include: 

  • Tailored career sessions 

  • Drop-ins for sector-specific career guidance 

  • Interview practice and feedback 

  • External one to ones for specific sectors 

We also host a variety of exclusive employer events, where you will find out about opportunities within their organisations and what they look for when recruiting graduates. This can range from company presentations, networking, panels, one to one sessions and workshops that offer you the chance to engage with a variety of business representatives or alumni. 

“The Imperial Careers service has been incredible, and they’re really helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. They really dig down into what you like to do, what you’re good at as a person, and matching your background to a potential career.”
Liam Hoogstad
Master's student

The flexibility of the programme content is reflected in the range of roles our graduates are prepared for, spanning the full AI ecosystem bringing together technical, legal, and social science thinking.  

As a graduate you will be well prepared for roles such as regulation specialist, public policy advisor, responsible AI specialist, competition economist as well as generalist graduate tracks in:  

Technology  companies developing or deploying AI systems

Consulting firms advising on  AI strategy, governance, and risk

Financial institutions and large organisations integrating AI into operations

Regulatory authorities,  competition  agencies, and international organisations

Public policy institutions and think tanks

Legal and compliance teams specialising in technology regulation

This programme would also enable you to explore further research pathways such as PhD study.