Made at Kent Business School

Made at KBS

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Confidence, resilience and critical thinking

Here at KBS we know how driven you are to succeed, so we’ve designed our degrees to help you to build the skills that will make you an employable graduate.

Through support and guidance from our expert staff, you'll be encouraged to question, mentored to lead, and be inspired to develop your own vision for a sustainable future.

We believe that if you're Made at KBS, you're made for life.

Supporting your ambitions

Employability is about building the right skills so that you stand out from the pack. It's at the heart of everything that we do for you.

Dedicated modules on employability to help you clarify your career goals, work on your CV or your interview skills, and develop your personal brand
Bookable 1-to-1 sessions with our Careers and Employability advisors
Support for finding placement, internships, or work experience – including being a KBS Ambassador
Leading speakers from industry and trips to various organisations

Ambition never stops.

YolanDa Brown

YolanDa Brown is an award-winning saxophonist and TV personality. She took an Undergraduate Master’s in European Management Science at Kent Business School, staying with the Division for seven years.

Kush Kanodia

KBS Alum Dr Kush Kanodia left a lucrative career in merchant banking for life as a social entrepreneur, creating systemic change in major organisations including NHS England and the Premier League surrounding disability.

Tiwa Savage

Tiwa studied Business at KBS and was the first African woman to sell-out at the Indigo-02 and the first African woman to win the Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Sajid Varda

Sajid graduated from Kent Business School in Accounting and Finance and went on to a successful career as an actor and producer. Last April, he set up national charity, UK Muslim Film.

Nadia Simpson

Nadia studied Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry and launched her natural haircare range, Nu Elefa, while she studied with the help of ASPIRE.

Fee Mak

Fee Mak, studied BA Business Administration and French at Kent Business School, developing not only a head for success but a career in Radio. Now Fee has worked at Radio 1 and is thrilled with her current role at 1Xtra.

Create with ASPIRE

Find your entrepreneurial side though drop-in sessions, the Business Start-Up Journey or even support on a 'Selfie Year'.
Take an extra year

Our add on options can help you stand out whilst giving you different skills and experiences to enjoy.
Join a sport or society

Meet new friends, have fun and learn new skills with our many clubs and societies.
Earn employability points

Employability Points offered on co-curricular activities can be rewarded with exclusive opportunities.

So, what does a KBS student or graduate bring to the business world?

Subject knowledge

Know your stuff! Whatever your degree, our world leading researchers will equip you with the know-how to succeed.
Global perspectives

Work across boundaries. Network, collaborate, connect, and learn from our international community.
Ethics and sustainability awareness

Put the future first. Think critically about the social and environmental impacts of business.
Data analysis and decision-making skills

Be resolute and decisive. Develop the skills to make impactful and data-driven decisions when it matters.
Communication Skills

Sell it with pride. Learn to communicate effectively and with confidence in your message or ideas.