Additional analysis of the most recent Graduate Outcomes survey has demonstrated that professional accreditation boosts employability. The analysis found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of graduates with CMI-accredited degrees were in highly skilled roles 15 months after graduating, compared to 57% of graduates with non-accredited business degrees.

Graduates on CMI-accredited courses enjoyed an average 8% boost in terms of their salaries 15 months after graduation, equating to an additional £2,000 compared to those on non-accredited business courses.

“We’ve talked to employers to find out what they want,” adds Matt Swarbrick, Director of Partnerships, “and the answer is clear: ‘ready-for-hire’ all-rounders with real-world skills. Dual-accredited courses, offered by academic institutions in partnership with professional bodies, deliver this.”

“Our message to prospective students is this: if you want to earn more money and enjoy better career prospects, do a dual-accredited course.”

“To higher education institutions we say offer dual-accredited courses as it will give you a strong graduate employment record and make you more attractive to prospective students.”

“And to governments across the UK, we say look at the evidence: dual-accredited degrees deliver the best results for students and for employers – and can help our communities to build back better in the wake of the pandemic.”

Read the full report here.