Paul Brooks

International Conflict and Security MA

Having a degree from a well-respected institution such as BSIS certainly adds value to the CV.

Since graduating from BSIS, I’ve worked for Deloitte in Management Consulting. I work with public sector clients – from the European Commission and other EU Institutions, to local, regional and federal government entities – to find and develop relevant, timely, and sustainable solutions to the complex problems they face. This ranges from strategy and policy, to performance improvement and process change.

A graduate degree is without any doubt, an important part of the package that employers are looking for, together with analytical, communications, interpersonal, and language skills (to name a few). Having a degree from a well-respected institution such as BSIS certainly adds value to the CV.

BSIS is a fantastic place to study. One the one hand, you have a great location. In the heart of Europe and minutes away from the European Quarter, it offers a ton of possibilities to learn more about IR, to network, for internships, and for job opportunities. On the other hand, you have relatively small and interactive classes with extremely knowledgeable professors who are always there to answer your questions.

Brussels also has a vibrant social scene. There’s no shortage of things going on in Brussels, whether museums, concerts, sporting events, great restaurants, or beer festivals.