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Ruta Kackauskaite on developing confidence both personally and professionally

Ruta Kackauskaite graduated from Brighton Business School in 2010 with a degree in Business Studies. After graduation, Ruta started working for American Express as a Project Analyst. “Ever since entering Business Studies course back in 2006 I have realised that my life as I know it is about to change. I have learned how to…

Robin Pickering on Rolls Royce and the placements office

Robin Pickering graduated from Brighton Business School with a degree in Business Studies in 2013 after completing a years placement with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “I am so proud to be a Brighton University graduate because with the first class education I received, and overwhelming support I had from the placements office, I am now enjoying…

Stephanie Barkway on being a successful manager and putting it into practice

Stephanie Barkway graduated from Brighton Business School in 2014 with a degree in Business Management and is now working for an Asset Management company in London as a Development and Marketing Manager. “There are so many reasons why I am proud to be a University of Brighton Business School student but it is mainly because…

Sam’s career is full of eastern promise

Our Alumni team recently interviewed Sam Duckett, who studied International Finance and Capital Markets with us in 2009, to talk about how he has successfully carved out a career as a radio presenter in China.

Jake Stead on student support and blue chip placements

Jake Stead graduated from the University of Brighton Business School in 2014 with a degree in Business Management. “I am proud to be a University of Brighton Graduate because not only did I receive a first class education, but excellent support from the careers department which allowed me to gain invaluable experience with a top…

Free Access for Students to Brandwatch Analytics

Entrepreneurs, marketers and sales teams all need to understand how today’s digitally empowered consumers reach and interact with their brands, and their competitors. Ben Hackett from Brandwatch recently led a guest lecture to students on how to understand online conversation and data can inform marketing decisions. Insights powered by social media Brandwatch specialise in providing insight…

Top project management tips from Insight Software

On 18 January, Susan Trapp from Insight Software, shared her extensive experiences of successful project management with students. Susan left students with four top tips on project management: to start with the why plan out the work using a Work Breakdown Structure create a RACI structure and to use a Gantt chart to manage the work.

Sophie Gearing on getting a job after graduation

Sophie Gearing graduated from Brighton Business School with a degree in Business Management and is currently working on a graduate scheme for Lloyds Banking Group.

Sarah Alexander on being the best that you can be

Sarah Alexander graduated from the University of Brighton in 2012 with a degree in Business Studies. Sarah now works in Human Resources for Cambridge University. “I am proud to be a Brighton Business School student as I think it is a first class business school that encouraged me and gave me the opportunity to be…

The Brighton Effect

The latest issue of our Alumni magazine, The Brighton Effect, is out now. This edition features two Brighton Business School graduates, Chris Payne on page 19 and the cover story JP Omari on pages 26-27. Chris Payne graduated with a Business Management with Finance in 2013, and now runs his own outdoor activity business, Payne Games. JP…