Become a placement provider
Our placements are not only beneficial for students, they also provide employers with a wealth of new opportunities. Gain a competitive edge by tapping into the finest undergraduate and postgraduate talent at Surrey Business School.
Professional Training placements
At undergraduate level, we operate a renowned Professional Training placement programme. Placements allow students to apply their intellectual skills to help your organisation achieve its goals, and simultaneously give students the chance to gain valuable experience of a real-world business environment.
Why employ a Professional Training placement student?
- A flexible low-cost recruitment solution for up to 12 months
- Access to specific skills and knowledge that can benefit your business
- Experience an enthusiastic and fresh approach to your business needs
- Give existing staff the opportunity to supervise and mentor a student
- Get a head start on identifying and recruiting the best graduates for your company
- Students can act as excellent ambassadors of your company when returning to the University
How does the placement scheme work?
- Placements run for a minimum of 46 working weeks, excluding any time taken as annual leave
- Placements can start anytime during the summer (July to September)
- Students are provided with a designated workplace supervisor and training throughout the duration of the placement
- Each individual is supported by an academic tutor during their placement; there are two on-site visits over the course of the year
- There is a competitive, open recruitment process in which employers choose suitable applicants
- A tripartite agreement is signed between the University, student and employer outlining the responsibilities of all parties
- We provide support to your organisation and our students throughout the whole placement
Our undergraduate programmes with placement
- Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
- Business Management BSc (Hons)
- Business Management with Business Analytics BSc (Hons)
- Business Management with Entrepreneurship and Innovation BSc (Hons)
- Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc (Hons)
- Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons)
- International Business Management BSc (Hons)
- International Airline and Airport Management BSc (Hons)
- International Event Management BSc (Hons)
- International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)
- International Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
- International Tourism Management BSc (Hons)
Contact us
Dr Leon van Achterbergh - Academic Lead, Placement Training Year
Over the years we have built a close working relationship with the University of Surrey. Services that the [University] provide have allowed Enterprise Rent-A-Car to recruit top quality graduates with proven academic ability tied in with the necessary soft skills that are required to be successful in business.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Our placement partners
Postgraduate placement
We also operate a postgraduate placement scheme for Human Resource Management students, where our business-ready graduates can apply their specialised knowledge and skills with an emphasis on project delivery and problem-solving.
How does the placement scheme work?
- Placements run for up to twelve months and are intended to tackle projects and problems within your business or organisation
- You can engage with our programme directors to help define your project
- Each student is supported by an academic tutor throughout their placement
- We can support your interview and selection process to help you match your business needs to the right student
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Dr Leon van Achterbergh, Academic Lead for Placement Training Year
We have had great success with University of Surrey students. It is truly a pleasure to see how each of them have progressed in their programme and have contributed to the success of the Club.The Club at Admirals Cove, Florida
Advertise a placement opportunity
Most students start looking for placements in October, but we are aware that industry sectors vary in their planning timetables so please feel free to contact us at any time.
We will be happy to advertise any paid opportunities that meet our scheme requirements via our online placement list, so if you feel that you have a suitable placement opportunity then please provide us with the following information:
- A link to your company website or information about the company
- A job description and/or job advert
- An overview of your recruitment process and a closing date (if appropriate).
We would also be happy to discuss the arrangement of company presentations and interviews on campus.
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Careers & Employability Support