Warwick Business School: A snapshot for employers 2026

Warwick Business School delivers the insights you need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

For the Change Makers

CONTENTS

Introduction to Warwick Business School

Employment outcomes and rankings

Graduate success stories

Working with business

Working with our students and graduates How you can connect with our research What this looks like in numbers

How we support you to recruit WBS talent

Upskilling your workforce

Executive Education MBA Global Central Banking

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INTRODUCTION TO WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL (WBS)

Learning at WBS isn’t just about theory; it’s also about applying employability and leadership skills. Every programme is built to connect with the real world, so that people can start applying what they learn straight away. Our world-class research is undertaken in partnership with policy and practice, to ensure both relevance and practical application. Students benefit from this excellence in the classroom, where real-life insights, live case studies, and immersive experiences are at the forefront. Alongside our location on the University’s campus, after decades of engaging with business and policy leaders in the capital, we opened our London base at The Shard in 2015. Since then, we’ve welcomed thousands of students from across the globe, with 110 nations represented on the MBA programmes held at The Shard alone. WBS London offers top-quality workspaces, inspirational speakers, thought leadership events, cutting-edge research showcases, and networking from the heart of the city. From September 2024 to August 2025, we hosted more than 130 events. For employers and organisations in London, engaging with us has never been easier. We hope this booklet gives you further insight into WBS and we look forward to working with you in the future.

As employers, you’re highly valued members of our community, and you play a vital role in the futures of our students and graduates. Whether it’s strengthening your workforce with WBS talent, upskilling your employees through our courses, or collaborating on important research, we’re committed to building lasting relationships that drive mutual success. Since 1967, we’ve been welcoming students from around the world to study with us. From humble beginnings with just 24 students, we’re now the largest department at the University of Warwick with more than 5,000 students and 63,000 graduates. Our past, present and future are shaped by our commitment to academic excellence, practical relevance, and continuously evolving so that we’re ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges, today. We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS) and to receive the Athena SWAN Gold Award for improving gender equality. Our courses consistently rank highly; our Global Online MBA is third in the world ( Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2025) and has been ranked among the world’s top three by QS and the Financial Times for more than a decade. Our MSc Marketing & Strategy is sixth in the world (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026), and our BSc Management, BSc International Management, and BSc Accounting & Finance, are all ranked second in the UK ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Our achievements are a testament to our world-class teaching and faculty, the quality of our degrees, and the strength of our Change Maker students and alumni.

We work with more than

150

employers across 8 sectors (CareersPlus and Employer Relations)

University of Warwick campus and The Shard, London 2 locations

More than

WBS alumni in 176 countries 63,000

Professor Andy Lockett Dean

Karen Barker Director of Stakeholder Engagement

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EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND RANKINGS

A selection of companies our MBA graduates work for

Our graduates build successful careers in a wide range of roles, industries, and global destinations. Their drive and ambition, paired with our world-class teaching, practical skills development, and personalised careers support, ensures that they’re highly sought after by global organisations both during their studies and once they’ve graduated.

MBA

Master’s

Most popular Undergraduate sector destinations:

1st in the UK for sector diversity

50% of our Master’s graduates, across all courses, accepted a job offer before completing their degree 2022/23 cohort data 68% secured roles in Finance, Consulting, Tech,

24%

Finance

22%

Accounting

Full-time MBA, Financial Times ranking 2025

14%

Consulting

12%

Banking

44% average salary increase post-graduation Full-time MBA, 2023/24 cohort data 65% changed sectors post- graduation Full-time MBA, 2023/24 cohort data 1st in the world for career outcomes Executive MBA, QS ranking 2025 1st in Europe for career progress Global Online MBA, Financial Times ranking 2025

Most common Undergraduate job functions:

15%

Audit/Assurance

14%

Finance

Banking

and Consumer Goods & Retail 2022/23 cohort data

Asset/Investment Management

Data from the WBS Finalist Destination Survey 2024/25. 127 employers were named for graduate destinations.

A selection of companies our Master’s and Undergraduate graduates work for

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GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES

For the Change Makers With more than 63,000 graduates in 176 countries, our global alumni community is one of WBS’s greatest strengths. Employers gain access not only to exceptional individuals - through networking and talent sourcing sessions, sector-specific insight events, or guest lectures, amongst others - but also to an active, international network of thinkers, innovators, and practitioners who support one another and challenge established ways of working. Whether leading major digital transformations, advancing ESG and behavioural change, driving inclusive growth, or guiding teams through ambiguity, WBS alumni embody the School’s commitment to creating Change Makers; leaders who combine ambition with impact, and who make a difference far beyond their immediate roles.

Anna Abraham Mulamoottil Associate Director of AI Advisory UK & EU at LTIMindtree Programme: Full-time MBA TechWomen100 Award Winner 2026 W wbs.ac.uk/go/annamulamoottil “I enable LTIMindtree’s AI Advisory division in UK Business Transformation Consulting. It’s a role that spans technology, people, and processes-designing solutions that drive sustainable value and digital transformation. “I’m leading teams to reimagine business models for global enterprises. Implementing AI-powered automation that reduces bias. Working with C-suite executives and operational teams alike to translate complex technical requirements into strategic outcomes. “The most rewarding part? Seeing the impact. A 10% reduction in pollution incidents. 15% operational efficiency improvements. Projects that gain approval across 13 business units. But beyond the metrics, it’s about embedding ESG principles and diversity initiatives into every project. It’s about proving that business transformation can deliver exceptional commercial results while making a genuine difference to communities and the environment. “The strategic frameworks and analytical tools from WBS have been essential. The ability to think systemically, understanding how decisions ripple across business, environmental, and social dimensions has become my signature approach. “The WBS name opens doors – there’s no denying that. The school’s reputation signals strategic thinking and analytical rigour, providing immediate credibility when entering new sectors or proposing innovative approaches.”

Nanna Skau Deputy Country Director for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Programme: Executive Education W wbs.ac.uk/go/nanna-skau Over a career spanning more than 25 years in international relations, humanitarian aid, and development, Nanna has served across the globe, from China and DPR Korea to Armenia and Lao PDR, helping communities overcome the barriers that prevent lasting progress. Her work has been part of the WFP’s mission that earned the organisation the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize, and in 2025 she was personally recognised with Armenia’s Medal of Honour for advancing cooperation between the Government and the WFP. While leading WFP’s country office in Armenia, Nanna encountered the transformative power of behavioural science firsthand. Working with social behaviour scientist Dr Rowena Merritt, her team applied behavioural insights to understand why communities struggled to adopt healthier lifestyles. That experience inspired Nanna to deepen her understanding through the Behavioural Science Executive Education programme at WBS. The programme gave her new tools to link theory with practice, and a network of peers who continue to challenge and inspire her. “The questions and discussions with my fellow students were invaluable. Learning from people outside my field has helped me see things from completely new angles.”

Fiza Farhan CEO at ORA Global Development Advisors Programme: MSc Management W wbs.ac.uk/go/fiza-farhan Immediately after graduation, Fiza co-founded Buksh Energy Private Limited and Buksh Foundation, two social enterprises where innovations like the ‘Lighting a Million Lives’ project evolved from thoughts on paper to reality, becoming UN Foundation/ UN Habitat certified International Best Practice. The project used microfinance to help villagers replace widely-used, but dangerous and polluting kerosene lamps, with safer solar versions, creating an eco-system for rural women entrepreneurs to set up clean energy businesses. In 2016, Fiza was appointed by the UN Secretary General as a Member of his first ever High-Level Panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment. Shortly after, the Chief Minister of Punjab appointed Fiza as the Chairperson to his Task Force on Women’s Empowerment. “My year at WBS opened my eyes to the possibilities of social enterprise and entrepreneurship; it ignited my passion for engineering social justice and to bring about change for the many who don’t have a voice and agency, in Pakistan and across the world. It gave me the tools and insight to realise that responsible business can bring about this change, and do good business

Richard Eldridge Entrepreneur, board leader, and mental health advocate Programme: BSc Management Sciences Winner of the WBS Alumni Award for

Hannes Snyman Chief Financial Officer at Mpact Limited Programme: Executive MBA W wbs.ac.uk/go/hannes-snyman “I received my Executive MBA degree in December 2023 and in June 2024 I was promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Mpact Limited. “The Executive MBA covers all the core topics a business leader needs to understand and deal with on a daily basis. The Leadership module gave me the tools to manage this part of the role with confidence. The module specifically highlighted the paradoxical tensions which business leaders have to deal with and embrace working with, as well as critical topics such as decision-making and ethical leadership. “My cohort consisted of interesting people from various industries and nationalities. This diversity provided a richness to the classroom discussions and group work exercises, as everyone had a unique perspective and a wealth of professional experience from their respective fields.”

Business Entrepreneurship 2025 W wbs.ac.uk/go/richardeldridge

As CEO of Courage Rocks, Richard mentors founders and invests in early-stage ventures that put social impact at their core. From AI to ethical tech, he backs entrepreneurs who want to innovate responsibly and inclusively. Previously, as Co-founder and CEO of Lenddo, Richard helped millions of people and small businesses access credit using alternative data. The venture was named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer in 2014. Richard’s leadership doesn’t stop at entrepreneurship. As Executive Chairperson of Infinit-O, he has driven digital transformation in healthcare and finance. At Infinit Care, a fast-growing mental wellness platform in the Philippines, he advocates for accessible mental health support and employee wellbeing. He has served on global councils at the World Economic Forum, contributing to discussions on migration, governance, and the future of technology. He continues to advise boards on AI, responsible leadership, and sustainable growth.

Read more graduate success stories here

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while creating immense impact. “WBS changed me as a person and a professional. It equipped me with

the confidence and self-belief that I needed to change the course of my future life, which I and everyone around me is now proud of.”

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WORKING WITH BUSINESS

WORKING WITH OUR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

A partnership built around real business needs Employers need people who can analyse information, think strategically, communicate insight clearly, and lead with confidence. We build those expectations directly into how we teach. Our Executive Roundtables at The Shard bring leaders from organisations like Deutsche Bank, Citi, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, Delice de France, Deloitte, and Mulberry into active conversation with faculty. Their insight shapes our curriculum, our skills development, and the problems students work on, ensuring graduates arrive ready to add value.

Strategic consultancy projects Work with a student or a team on a live business challenge. Projects run for eight to 12 weeks and deliver recommendations you can use straight away. Internships and work placements Bring in fresh thinking for short or extended placements. Students contribute from day one and often progress into longer term roles. Graduate roles Recruit graduates who are ready to contribute quickly, with the skills and mindset to grow into future leaders. MBA and experienced hire talent Access professionals with industry experience who combine strategic thinking with the confidence to lead and deliver.

Work with our students on real challenges

Overview Employers work with WBS because they get more than great students and graduates. They get a collaborator who helps them solve problems, sharpen strategy, and build the skills their future workforce will need. Whether you’re recruiting talent or exploring a business challenge, we make collaboration simple, practical, and valuable from day one.

The skills our graduates bring: The PRACTICE Framework To make sure our early-career students are ready for the workplace, we embed the PRACTICE Framework across teaching, projects, and co-curricular learning. Developed with input from industry, it helps prepare graduates to contribute from their first day with you.

Every year, employers and alumni work with us to explore new ideas, stress-test strategies, and solve operational or organisational problems. Students bring curiosity, fresh thinking, and the support of world-leading faculty. We collaborate with organisations across sectors and regions including Barclays, Jaguar Land Rover, IBM, National Grid, Schneider Electric, GE Healthcare, Lloyds Banking Group, PwC, pladis, American Express, Citi, CGI, NHS Trusts, and partners across China and Hong Kong, India, and the UAE.

P R A C T C I E

Prepared, reliable, adaptable.

Professionalism

Acting with integrity and understanding impact.

Responsibility

Turning data into insight and decisions.

Analytical

Our impact in action pladis

WBS MSc students brought fresh insight to live strategic questions, challenged assumptions, and delivered recommendations the team could act on immediately. The partnership also helped pladis identify high potential talent, with two students moving into permanent roles. W wbs.ac.uk/go/pladiscasestudy IBM WBS Foundation Year, Master’s and MBA students helped IBM explore proofs of concept and new approaches without pulling senior staff away from priority work. Their ideas supported early innovation and gave IBM a clearer view of future talent. W wbs.ac.uk/go/IBMcasestudy

Evaluating information to make sound judgments. impact.

Critical Thinking

Collaborating confidently and inclusively.

Teamwork

Bringing fresh ideas and practical solutions.

Innovation and Creativity

Clear, confident communication in any context.

Communication

Understanding people and building trust.

Emotional Awareness

Our graduates do more than

Working with WBS students is incredibly rewarding because of their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Their fresh perspectives can lead to innovative solutions and a dynamic work environment Jon McNamara, UK University Lead at IBM

understand business.

They’re ready to

help shape it.

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HOW YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OUR RESEARCH

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN NUMBERS

Through collaboration with WBS, employers access research that helps them think ahead, challenge assumptions, and respond to change with confidence in five key areas.

Projects 60+ consultancy projects each year

Placements 100+ Undergraduate placements per year With 73% of our placements in the UK

Global reach More than 150 employer partners across 8 sectors Active engagement across the UK, China and Hong Kong, India, and the UAE

Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs)

Joint research projects and grants

Work with academics on funded research that tackles complex business challenges and delivers evidence to support strategic decisions.

Embed academic expertise and graduate talent into your organisation to drive innovation, improve processes, and build long-term capability.

Consulting and advisory

Engagement events

Data partnerships

Collaborate on data-driven research to generate insight from real-world datasets and address specific business questions you may have.

Access evidence-based insight and strategic advice from our experts to inform governance, policy, and your organisational transformation.

Take part in focused discussions that surface new thinking, challenge assumptions, and help you stay ahead of policy, market, and industry change.

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HOW WE SUPPORT YOU TO RECRUIT WBS TALENT

We worked with WBS to deliver a British Airways Commercial Challenge, giving students valuable insights into life as a graduate at BA, the types of projects they can get involved in, and practical advice on the application process

Guest lectures Take part in practitioner lectures within modules, which provide our students with insight into different industries. Bespoke events Want to do something different? We organise bespoke events throughout the year and are happy to work around your recruitment plans and deadlines. Find out more in our Employer Guide W wbs.ac.uk/go/employerguide

From early careers to executive hires, we’ll help you find the thinkers and doers who bring fresh ideas and real results. There are a range of options for you to connect with our talented students, in-person in Coventry or London, or online, including: Skills sessions and webinars Champion your brand to students, share insights into your organisation and promote your opportunities globally. Employer treks Showcase your organisation, staff, and culture. In turn, students gain real insight into a day in the life of your company. Networking or talent sourcing sessions Identify and engage with students who could be the perfect fit for your organisation. Careers fairs Including the University’s Business, Finance and Consultancy Fair, and the Economics, Finance and Consultancy Fair. Sector-specific insight events Organised throughout the year, these focus on Consulting, Consumer Goods and Retail, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Fintech, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Technology, and more. Informal coffee chats Informal chats between you and students, to discover if they could be the right fit for your organisation.

Start a conversation with our Employer Relations team E EmployerRelations@wbs.ac.uk

My relationship with WBS has been one of the most valuable connections that I have ever made. The ability of WBS students who have undertaken placements and internships at Crowe is outstanding. They have an entrepreneurial spirit that has generated very positive results in the rest of the team Luis Piacenza, Chief Operating Officer at Crowe Spain

Grace Rutherford Emerging Talent Recruitment Strategy Manager at British Airways

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I’m always looking for tools to deepen my impact. The Behavioural Science in Practice programme delivered exactly that. I’m now using the tools to shape communications, influence behaviour, and support change in complex environments

Upskilling your workforce

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Customised programmes for your organisation

Why should you choose WBS? WBS is ranked among the world’s leading providers of Executive Education, with the Financial Times placing us in the global top 20 for open programmes and recognising us as one of the fastest rising providers for custom programmes. Organisations work with us because they see clear returns on their investment. Clear strategic impact Programmes are designed around defined organisational outcomes, from leadership capability and transformation to operational and strategic effectiveness.

Through our extensive Executive Education portfolio and customised offerings, we help organisations build capability, support transformation, and equip leaders to drive business success. From open programmes to custom solutions, we’ll help you apply the latest theories and business principles into practical strategies. Whether you’re developing individual leaders or building capability across teams, our Executive Education offer is designed to flex around your needs. Sponsoring individual employees You can sponsor individual employees to complete one of our open programmes, which are designed to minimise time away from the office while maximising the impact on their role. We offer an extensive range of programmes covering themes like decision- making and analytics, finance and markets, leadership, and strategy and innovation: ■ AI Leadership programme ■ Behavioural Science in Practice ■ Finance for Non-Finance Leaders ■ Leading Corporate Sustainability ■ Leading through Innovation ■ Mergers and Acquisitions: How to Maximise Success ■ Strategy into Action ■ The Strategic Mindset of Leadership ■ WBS Emerging Leaders Programme ■ WBS Executive Leadership Programme.

We can collaborate with you directly to create a bespoke programme that aligns precisely with your specific needs and immediate business challenges. Together, we work to deeply understand your business, allowing us to serve as a strategic partner in achieving your organisational objectives. From specialised expertise and fully bespoke programmes, to well-curated options and immersive learning journeys, all routes help your organisation achieve meaningful and lasting impact. ■ Expertise – our client directors and faculty are experts in their industries and subjects, meaning you’ll be working with the right team of executive delivery partners for you ■ Bespoke – we can create programmes and experiences fully bespoke to your unique business needs and challenges ■ Pre-designed solutions – our tried and tested pre-designed solutions will meet your specific needs and challenges. Find out how we delivered a Strategic Leadership Development programme for an NHS Trust W online.flippingbook.com/ view/185490034/

Observable behaviour and performance change

Clients report stronger decision-making, improved collaboration across functions, and faster execution of strategic priorities as learning is applied in real time. High satisfaction and engagement In our most recent client survey, partners rated WBS over 90% on average for: ■ Integration of organisational context and needs ■ Quality of faculty and delivery ■ Flexibility to adapt to organisational requirements ■ Overall satisfaction with the partnership. Sustained, long-term value Many organisations choose to recommission or expand their programmes with WBS, reinforcing the lasting impact of our Executive Education partnerships. Find out more about Executive Education at WBS W wbs.ac.uk/courses/executive-education

Penny Ward Behavioural Science in Practice participant

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Upskilling your workforce

MBA AND GLOBAL CENTRAL BANKING

MBA Supporting an employee to undertake one of our MBA programmes not only benefits that individual, but your organisation as a whole. You can expect better ‘on the job’ performance as they bring back the new skills and techniques from the classroom and start putting them into practice in the workplace. With programmes available both in London and Coventry, their new ideas and fresh thinking can have an immediate and positive impact on your organisation; just one innovative idea could pay for the entire programme. Their consultancy project can also be focused on solving a real issue that your organisation is currently facing. Find out more about our MBA programmes W wbs.ac.uk/go/mba Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation Our Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation qualification, delivered in collaboration with the Bank of England, has been designed to support people working in related banking and finance roles to discover the latest thought leadership and best practice, as well as developing both their knowledge and practical application. Taught online and part-time, you and your team can choose to study a single module for focused insight into a business area such as central banking, financial regulation, fintech and monetary policy or regulation, or undertake a full Master’s degree providing a broad, holistic view of the wider sector. Find out more about

To discuss how we can support your organisation’s L&D goals, contact

Executive Education W wbs.ac.uk/go/custom121

MBA E warwickmba@wbs.ac.uk

Global Central Banking E onlinemasters-info@wbs.ac.uk

To find out more about working with our students and to advertise your opportunities, contact E EmployerRelations@wbs.ac.uk

Global Central Banking W wbs.ac.uk/go/gcbq

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