Career prospects

After your studies

Through the OD&D program you are well-equipped with profound expertise needed to successfully design and change organisations in contemporary society. Given the value of this expertise for organisations, pursuing this Master specialisation offers a wide range of opportunities as indicated by positions occupied by our alumni, including: 

  • Change-, design- or strategy consultant at both large and more specialised consulting firms such as Berenschot, Cap Gemini, EY, IG&H, Gzicht, Q-Consult, SeederdeBoer and Twynstra Gudde.
  • Change-, project- or general manager at national and international companies such as ABN-AMRO Bank, Alliander, Zwitserleven, ProRail, and Royal Schiphol Group.
  • Internal advisor, manager of policy officer at NGO’s or governmental ministries such as Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, Justice and Security, and Defense.

OD&D alumni also are well-qualified for PhD candidate/Junior lecturer positions at renowned Universities within or outside the Netherlands.

Labour market information

From the graduates of the Master’s programme in Business Administration:

  • 86% found a job within 6 months after graduation.
  • 66% found a job within their field.
  • The gross starting salary based on 39 hours a week is €3.000.

Source: Studiekeuze123 & Alumni Survey Radboud University 2022.

Radboud Career Service

You can always contact the Radboud Career Service or the Career Service NSM. The Career Service offers students and young alumni guidance and support as they venture into the labour market. Career Service is available for career guidance, job application tips, or if you require information about internships and job vacancies.

Why stop learning after graduation?

In order to keep pace with the rapid progress in our current society, you must continue to work on your development even after getting a degree. This allows you to keep up with societal change and make a worthwhile contribution to both your personal development and to wider society. For any questions regarding this lifelong development, Radboud Academy is pleased to help you. So, are you looking to deepen your knowledge after obtaining a Master’s degree? Then a post-master might be something for you. Or do you want to learn to translate your academic skills into an actual job? Then you can participate in our Young Professional Programme after your master's (in Dutch).