Alumni
Graduates from the University of Bristol Business School (formerly known as School of Management and School of Accounting and Finance) go on to work in a range of sectors, organisations and career roles. Upon graduating, our students become part of an inspirational network casting their positive influence across the globe, and join a global alumni community in over 193 countries.
Alumni case studies
Hear about the inspiring career paths some of our graduates have taken:
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David Corfield
BSc Economics and Management
Co-founder and CEO of LifeWork
"The Economics and Management degree is a great blend of both those things, I found it set me up perfectly for a career in management consultancy and also lays the foundations to be a founder." -
Des Gunewardena
BSc Economics and Accounting
Founder, CEO and Chairman of D&D London
"Many CEOs of large FTSE companies are accountants by training, so it is a discipline that is completely at the heart of business." -
Priyanka Shah
BSc Management
Programme Manager for Innovation
"What I enjoyed most about studying my subject was how each module was taught with a global lens. I now lead the innovation initiatives at India's largest media tech company." -
Sam Smith
BSc Economics and Accounting
Founder and CEO
"I always wanted to come to university on Bristol. Coming across the Downs, past the Avon Gorge was a really fun time where I probably got the confidence, I needed to start the business"" -
Vona Aghoghovbia Ezichi
BSc Accounting and Management
Global Director of Accounting
"I always knew I wanted to study accounting. So, I looked for the best universities in the UK that offered accounting as a subject and Bristol was top of my list." -
Waye Tan
BSc Economics and Management, 2018
Management Consultant, KPMG
"Skills I developed at the School of Management inform my decisions, I'm able to critically think about how my abilities as a consultant helps other people in my team to be high performing individuals."
Bristol connects
Bristol Connects is an online platform for Bristol alumni, students and staff. Connect with your global alumni community to gain insights, share professional experience, find old friends and make new connections.
Continued career support
During your time at the University of Bristol, you are supported to reach your career potential, with the University Careers Service providing a number of work experience, internship opportunities and advice on becoming more employable. Support continues after you graduate.
Global Bristol Community
All our University of Bristol alumni members are part of the global Bristol community for life. You'll have access to:
- 25% further study discount (T&Cs apply)
- Alumni benefits - use of University facilities and access to exclusive discounts
- Exclusive access to events across the world