Placement Overview

International Business School has a clear career-focused model. The school encourages students to gain work experience while studying, and selected bachelor's programmes include dedicated placement or internship-focused semesters.

For students planning the September 2026 intake, placement structure should be checked course by course. Some routes have compulsory work placement, while others depend more on internships, Career Office guidance and student-led job search.

Career Support At IBS

IBS supports employability through its Career Office, employer connections and TalentNet career platform. Students can use these services to look for internships, market-entry roles and career-building opportunities.

The school also highlights an Upskill Programme, which assesses and develops employability skills from the first semester. This is useful for students who need to improve communication, teamwork, problem solving and professional confidence.

Graduate Outcomes

IBS reports that many graduates move into work within months of graduation, with a strong share entering roles connected to their qualifications and interests. Students should treat this as a school-reported employability indicator and still check current outcomes for their exact programme.

The most relevant placement advantage is the combination of business-focused teaching, internship preparation and employer-facing support.

Common Career Directions

IBS graduates and students may target roles in:

• Business development
• Marketing and digital marketing
• International business
• Finance and business analysis
• Human resources
• Operations and supply chain
• Data-informed management
• Consulting and project coordination

Budapest Career Context

Budapest has a strong base of multinational service centres, technology teams, tourism businesses, finance operations and regional offices. This can be useful for international students looking for internships or early business roles.

However, students should be realistic. English-only opportunities exist, but Hungarian language skills can widen options, especially for customer-facing and local-market roles.

How Students Can Improve Placement Chances

Students should:

• Start CV and LinkedIn work in the first year
• Use the Career Office before the placement semester
• Build Excel, analytics, presentation and communication skills
• Apply early for internships in Budapest and across Europe
• Keep evidence of projects, case studies and business simulations
• Learn basic Hungarian for everyday confidence and wider job access

What To Check Before Enrolling

Before choosing IBS, students should confirm:

• Whether the selected programme has compulsory placement
• Which semester the placement happens in
• Whether the placement is in Hungary, Ireland, the UK or another location
• Visa or residence-permit rules for work
• Whether the final award partner affects internship expectations