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
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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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A snapshot for employers 2026
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