Where do Corvinus graduates of the Finance and Management and Leadership master’s programmes work today? In which fields do they put their knowledge to use, and which employers are most likely to recruit them? These were the questions addressed by an analysis examining the current employers and positions of alumni who graduated from the two programmes between 2020 and 2026. The research was based on publicly available data on 1,494 alumni, of whom the current employer and job title could be identified for 1,177. The findings reveal that the two degrees lead to distinct yet equally diverse career profiles, each offering a wide range of opportunities. 

The financial sector as a key career destination 

Graduates of the Finance master’s programme follow a relatively well-defined professional path: 60.1% work in finance, investment or risk-related roles. This concentration is also reflected in their employers. Morgan Stanley is the most common employer, with 51 of the Finance alumni included in the analysis working there, followed by OTP Group with 30 and Citi with 28. BlackRock and MOL Group also feature among the leading employers. 

A wide range of business fields and diverse career paths 

The career paths of Management and Leadership master’s graduates are considerably more varied. No single professional field dominates: significant proportions of graduates work in consulting and strategy (15.6%), data, IT and digital technology (14.8%), as well as marketing and sales (14.2%). Finance, human resources, and project, product and operations management also represent important career directions. 

The range of employers is equally diverse. IFUA Horváth tops the list with 27 alumni, followed by OTP Group with 18 and Bosch Group with 17. Their presence across different industries and business functions clearly illustrates the broad career opportunities offered by the programme. 

Managers or specialists? 

Differences can also be observed in the estimated seniority levels of graduates from the two programmes, based on their job titles. Among those who graduated from the Management and Leadership master’s programme between 2020 and 2026, 40.4% hold managerial, senior executive or ownership positions. The corresponding figure for Finance graduates is 30.2%. Across both programmes, individual contributor and specialist roles are the most common, accounting for approximately 37% of graduates. 

Around 10% of graduates from both programmes work abroad. This proportion is 12.8% for Finance graduates and 9.9% for those with a degree in Management and Leadership. 

Two different paths, one common Corvinus background 

The key takeaway from the analysis is that the two master’s programmes lead to distinct career profiles, something prospective applicants may wish to consider when choosing their studies. At the same time, the findings highlight the value of the Corvinus alumni community: graduates put the knowledge and skills acquired at the university to use at leading companies, across a wide range of professional fields and levels of responsibility. Their career paths not only reflect the distinctive characteristics of the two programmes but also demonstrate the diversity of professional environments in which Corvinus alumni are making their mark.