Employer's Perspective
A number of graduate employers have told us why they value students who have taken the Management Development Programme.
Ernst & Young
For those who have ambition, drive and focus Ernst & Young offers the perfect environment: a combination of inspiring programmes, world-class knowledge and excellent support.
The most value we can give to our clients is our people. That's why we endorse the values of the Management Development Programme and want to re-enforce the message that your lecturers pass on to you. Teaming, communication, decision making, integrity, commercial awareness; these are attributes that will make you stand out from your peers in the graduate recruitment market and will make you more employable. We will be involved with you throughout the semester in MDP3 and so do come and talk to us and find out more about life at Ernst & Young.
We would urge you to participate fully in the MDP3 sessions and practice your skills so that you can be as prepared as possible to get that Graduate position in one of the most successful professional services firms in the world! Develop your Employability!
Procter & Gamble
P&G's edge over competition, the advantage that's hardest to duplicate, is P&G People. When we are inspired and at our best, when we are growing as individuals, collaborating as teams or leading as owners of our business, we are unstoppable. This level of inspired performance is crucial to P&G's ability to consistently sustain growth over time and is the key reason why we strive for hiring the best, investing in talented people and developing them to their maximum potential.
It doesn't matter whether you are interested in Marketing, Sales, Finance, Information Decision Solutions or any of the other careers at P&G, the Management Development program is a great start. A chance to develop key management skills like Leadership, Decision Making and Entrepreneurship through experience and reflection. It is these skills that through P&G's promote from within policy could take you to the very top. Read about the drivers of success at P&G and how to succeed.
Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche is one of the leading professional services firms worldwide and as part of our strategy we are constantly looking to recruit the brightest and best graduates in the UK as we understand they are the future of our practice. We believe that it's our people that make the difference to the way we work with our clients. We have a passion for commitment - we're approachable, we're straight-talking and our integrity is never compromised.
The Management Development programme serves to provide skills to students outwith the ordinary academic syllabus. It is skills such as these that we, along with other employers, look for and expect in our graduate recruits. Our day-to-day business involves interacting within teams and with other people, both colleagues and clients, and the ability of our people to work well anddevelop within these environments is crucial.
We support the Management Development programme because we believe it is an effective and forward-thinking initiative and look forward to meeting and working with the undergraduates during the coming years in relating the programme to working life in our firm.
Accenture
The Management Development Programme is an innovative, informative and practical scheme offering you the chance to learn skills in key areas of management. You will also learn softer skills such as problem solving, adaptability, initiative, teamwork, effective influencing and creativity. These are all qualities we most value in our graduate recruits.
At Accenture, from the moment you join, we offer an exceptional training programme to promote the advancement and expansion of your skills, so that we can continue to deliver original solutions to our clients. The MDP programme is a great stepping stone in your development, giving you that head start - and making you much more valuable to graduate recruiters like us.
We are one of the world's leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies - where we help our clients become high-performance businesses by delivering innovation.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land and at sea.
Project Management, Commercial, HR and Accounts & Finance are some of the business functions that underpin our continued success and ensure that we deliver projects on time and within budget. The Management Development Programme at the University of Strathclyde provides students with key skills and awareness of these important business concepts, as well as assisting in the transition from university to working life. As an organisation BAE Systems aims to be at the forefront of the defence and aerospace industry, and as such we are looking to recruit the best graduates to maintain this position. There is a strong belief that the business awareness gained through the MDP enables graduates to fall into this category.
Standard Life
The MDP at Strathclyde University is a programme we at Standard Life believe helps facilitate the transition for students from university into employment. The programme develops students throughout their university life in preparation for employment. By increasing business awareness and developing key skills, students are well prepared to enter the business world. At Standard Life, we can only benefit from this programme as it helps improve prospective employees readiness for the workplace.
The MDP gives us the opportunity to share our business skills and experiences with the students. By developing whilst at University, those who choose to join Standard Life can contribute to our continuing growth from day one. It's definitely a win-win situation.
Scottish Power
From an employer's perspective, the content of the Management Development Programme is absolutely relevant for students aiming to enter the business world. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience ensures that graduates are thoroughly prepared for life after university and are well equipped with the skills, knowledge and abilities they will need to succeed in the workplace.
