Agents Handbook 2024

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

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For the Change Makers

Contents

Why Warwick Business School?

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Our rankings Careers support Life on campus The Shard

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Courses Careers support Entry requirements Undergraduate

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Number 1 in the world Our Distance Learning MBA is ranked number one for the third year running Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2020

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Courses Careers support Scholarships Entry requirements FAQs

MBA

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Courses and careers support Entry requirements Scholarships FAQs

Other courses

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PhD DBA Executive Education Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation

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Why Warwick Business School?

Warwick Business School isn’t just a world-class business school at the heart of a worldclass university; we’re a hub

Our CORE values

Curiosity We’re not just problem solvers, we’re problem seekers – we challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future.

of curiosity that is constantly challenging the status quo, and championing business as a power for good. We welcome the curious, the open, the restless and the excellent from all over the world to create a community of Change Makers. Our courses will open doors and create opportunities; to start careers, launch

Openness We’re open to new voices, viewpoints, and ideas. We always consider the big picture and understand there’s more than one solution to a problem.

A top ranked school We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited and to receive the Athena SWAN Gold Award for improving gender equality. Our courses consistently rank highly; our Global Online MBA is second in the world (Financial Times’ Online MBA Ranking 2023) , our Executive MBA is ranked second in the world for career progression (Financial Times’ Executive MBA Ranking 2023) , and our BSc Management and BSc International Management are ranked second in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Our achievements are a testament to our world-class teaching and faculty, and the quality of our degrees.

Proud to be different However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth, approachable and we want our School to feel like home to our students. We foster and encourage an environment where new ideas can flourish, the status quo can be challenged and where it’s not about always being right, but about doing things the right way. We’re here to support and motivate every student to unlock their full potential, and achieve their ambitions. But we’re not here to hold hands; we’ll push, critique, and challenge to bring out their inner Change Maker. Our students are further supported in this by our excellent in-house CareersPlus team who help them to think about their career goals and support their ambitions in the pre-arrival stage, as they study with us, and after graduation as members of our alumni community.

Who are we looking for? WBS is for the Change Makers. A Change Maker thinks beyond themselves and their environment; they’re open to other viewpoints and they consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They’re driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good. Change Makers don’t just accept things at face value; they question and challenge, and they have the drive and work ethic

Restlessness We never stop looking for ways to improve and we’re never satisfied with standing still. We use all of our initiative, drive, and resourcefulness to find the answers.

new ventures, forge global networks, and meet friends for life.

to pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their ambitions.

Excellence There are no half

We look for all of our prospective students to share and demonstrate the same commitment to this mindset, and to our core values.

measures at Warwick Business School and whatever we do, we constantly demand more from ourselves.

Being a Change Maker isn’t about where you’re from, it’s about where you want to go and how you’re going to get there.

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Our rankings

MSc Finance 16th in the world and 4th in the UK Masters in Finance Ranking 2023

MSc Business Analytics 14th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2024 MSc Marketing & Strategy 9th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2024 MSc Finance 19th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2024 MSc Management 18th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2024 Global Online MBA 1st in Europe and 1st in the UK Online MBA Rankings 2023

Full-time MBA 8th in the world and

BSc Management 2nd in the UK

MSc Management 18th in the world and 1st in the UK Economist/WhichMBA? 2021 Masters in Management ranking

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

3rd in the UK for one-year MBAs outside of the USA International MBAs: One-year programmes 2019

BSc International Management 2nd in the UK

MSc Management 28th in the world and 2nd in the UK Masters in Management Ranking 2023 Global Online MBA 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK Online MBA Ranking 2023 Full-time MBA 55th in the world and 6th in the UK Global MBA Ranking 2023 Executive MBA 20th in the world and 3rd in the UK Executive MBA Ranking 2023

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 Accounting & Finance 2nd in the UK The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

BSc Accounting & Finance 3rd in the UK The Complete University Guide 2024

Full-time MBA 9th in the world and 2nd in the UK Global 2022 MBA Ranking

Full-time MBA 36th in the world and 16th in Europe Global MBA Rankings 2024

BSc Accounting & Finance 2nd in the UK Guardian University Guide 2024 BSc Management 4th in the UK Guardian University Guide 2024 BSc International Management 4th in the UK Guardian University Guide 2024

Full-time MBA 2nd in the world for sustainability 2022 Better World MBA Ranking

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Careers support

All WBS students benefit from a dedicated and tailored careers service run by our in-house CareersPlus team. With a wealth of experience across a wide variety of sectors, the team are dedicated to helping our students find the right career path for them, whether they are at the start of their journey or already have years of industry experience. Further programme specific careers support can be found in each of the programme sections of this handbook.

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Life on campus

Arts Centre

Sports Centre

Grocery store

Post Office

Students’ Union

The University of Warwick campus is located on the edge of the city of Coventry and is very close to the historic town of Warwick, with its medieval castle, and William Shakespeare’s birthplace at Stratford-upon-Avon. A short train journey will take our students to the UK’s second city, Birmingham, and London is an hour away by train. Our campus is a vibrant and inclusive home to students and staff from all over the world. With a Sports and Wellness Hub, Warwick Arts Centre, and a Student’s Union with over 300 student- run societies, there’s always something on offer. Our students also benefit from acres of green space with lakes, wildlife and sculpture trails, perfect for when they need to take some time to recharge.

Hair salon

Launderette

Bank

Library open 24/7

Multi-faith worship

Health centre and pharmacy

250 acre campus

Over 15 cafés, restaurants and bars

Over 300 student-run societies

Monthly food market

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The Shard

Alongside our Warwick campus, WBS also benefits from a London base at The Shard where our Executive MBA (London), Global Online MBA (London), Accelerator MBA, Doctor of Business Administration, and Executive Education courses are taught. Occupying the 13th and 17th floors, our students benefit from excellent facilities in the heart of London, as well as easy access to London’s international airports and transport network.

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Undergraduate courses

■ BSc Accounting & Finance ■ BSc Management ■ BSc International Management ■ BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Year ■ BSc Management with Placement Year

BSc Accounting & Finance This is a professionally-oriented qualification which gives students the skills, knowledge and confidence to operate effectively in the fast- paced world of multinational companies and global financial markets. Throughout this course students can focus their studies in Accounting, Finance or a combination of the two, depending on where their passion lies. The degree is taught by leading academics who are well connected with industry and we have established links with accountancy firms, investment banks and renowned national and international employers such as UBS and EY. Students will have the option to choose modules which can lead to exemptions from a number of professional accountancy exams. Please review individual websites for their exemptions or read our comprehensive guide. BSc Accounting & Finance graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Barclays, BP, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and Dyson. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ accounting-and-finance

BSc Management This course equips students with the skills to operate effectively in a range of roles in international brands, multinational companies, global financial markets and new business ventures. As well as enhancing career potential, the course will enable students to develop as critically reflective thinkers, able to analyse and interpret business-related problems and to devise creative and enterprising solutions that straddle multi-disciplinary boundaries. The course offers opportunities to develop key interpersonal, communication, leadership and team-working skills, and to become more adaptable and resilient to change. The final two years on this course are highly flexible and students can choose modules tailored to their interests, development needs and career aspirations. This allows students to follow a generalist route in business and management to keep their career options open, or choose one of our recognised

BSc International Management This four-year course is designed to equip students with a broad knowledge of business and management as well as the knowledge and employability skills for a successful career in global business. Students will spend their third year abroad, in either a partner institution and/or working on an approved work placement. This will boost their academic, personal and professional development, and will enable them to build their global network. We have partnered with over 50 institutions in over 20 countries around the world. Current partnerships are offered in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, North America, Singapore, South Korea and various countries across Europe. In their fourth year students will return to WBS to complete their studies. The degree can be tailored towards career aspirations by selecting elective modules from WBS and other University of Warwick departments. Alternatively students can choose to follow one of our recognised pathways in: ■ Accounting ■ Digital Business ■ Entrepreneurship ■ Finance ■ Language (French, Chinese or Spanish) ■ Marketing ■ Strategy and Organisation. Transcripts on graduation will reflect this, adding more value to their degree when applying for work in the sector. BSc International Management graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Amazon, Kuehne and Nagel, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and EY. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ international-management

BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Year BSc Management with Placement Year

Our four-year versions of BSc Accounting & Finance and BSc Management include a compulsory Placement Year that offers students the chance to apply their skills and knowledge in a real work setting. Students will undertake their Placement Year during the third year of the course and return to Warwick for their final year of studies. Students will also have the option to study with a partner institution instead of working.

Fifth most targeted university by the largest number of top employers The Graduate Market in 2023 Report

pathways in: ■ Accounting

■ Digital Business ■ Entrepreneurship ■ Finance ■ Marketing ■ Strategy and Organisation.

Transcripts on graduation will reflect this, adding more value to their degree when applying for work in the sector. BSc Management graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as American Express, Amazon, Barclays, British Airways, Danone UK and Microsoft. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ management

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Undergraduate careers support

Placements and Internships Within the CareersPlus team, the

Further support Alongside our in-house CareersPlus team, the University of Warwick’s Student Careers & Skills team provide Undergraduate careers support through skills workshops, access to job vacancies and further opportunities to meet employers on campus. They organise a range of Careers Fairs and events during the academic year including a Business, Finance and Consultancy event as well as other sector specific events. Students can get involved in their volunteering programme (Warwick Volunteers), the Warwick Skills Award, and can access multiple on and off campus work experience opportunities.

Our CareersPlus team are dedicated to helping Undergraduate students find the right career path for them, and offer support ranging from increasing self-awareness of relevant strengths, to developing in-demand employability skills whilst at university, sourcing work experience, and coaching through each stage of the recruitment process. Guidance on offer includes career guidance appointments, careers workshops, mock interviews and mock assessment centre sessions. Meet potential employers Employer and sector-specific events are organised throughout the academic year, providing students with unique networking opportunities. Bespoke employer events organised specifically for our Undergraduate students have seen the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, L’Oreal, PwC, IBM, NatWest, AlphaSights and Vodafone visit us.

Undergraduate Placements and Internships team source a wide variety of opportunities with employers across all sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Students on the BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Year and BSc Management with Placement Year courses will spend their third year doing a work placement. The team will help students to find the right placement, complete their applications, and prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

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Undergraduate entry requirements

English language test minimum scores The English language requirements for students are as follows: IELTS 7.0 – including minimum 6.5 in each component

Course requirements

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BSc Accounting & Finance A levels

BSc Management A levels

BSc International Management A levels A*AA

A*AA including an A in Maths. Mathsrelated subjects such as Statistics, Economics, Accounting or Finance do not meet the Mathematics requirement for this course. A level Accounting and Business Studies are considered overlapping subjects. A/7 in a Humanities/ Social Sciences subject 38 overall including at least 5 in Higher Level Maths

A*AA A level Accounting and Business Studies are considered overlapping subjects. A/7 in Maths and A/7 in a Humanities/Social Sciences subject

A level Accounting and Business Studies are A/7 in Maths and A/7 in a Humanities/Social Sciences subject

GCSEs

CPE grade C – with no less than Borderline in any element or 190 overall with no less than 180 in any component CAE grade A – with no less than Borderline in any element or 190 overall with no less

GCSEs

International Baccalaureate

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International Baccalaureate

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than 180 in any component PTE 75 – with no less than 59 in any component IB – English HL 5

Applications from candidates with other internationally-recognised qualifications are also welcomed.

Danni Ning Undergraduate Recruitment Manager E UGRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk

IGCSE – English as a First Language grade B TOEFL – 260 (Computer), 100 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) with minimum of 21 in listening, 21 in writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking Find out more about the English language requirements: W warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ apply/language

GCSEs

International Baccalaureate

For the latest information on fees, please see our website.

Fees (2024 entry) UK students: £9,250 per year

Applications from candidates with other internationally-recognised qualifications are also welcomed.

EU and overseas students: £29,830 per year

64 nationalities represented on WBS

64 nationalities

Undergraduate courses 2023/24

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MSc Business courses

■ MSc Business with Marketing ■ MSc Business with Operations Management

■ MSc International Business ■ MSc Business Analytics

MSc Business with Marketing O ur MSc Business with Marketing offers students the opportunity to study the key fundamentals of business and develop specific insight into marketing. A grounding in key business areas is followed by insight into the latest marketing techniques and trends to understand what drives consumer behaviour and business growth in the ever-changing world of business. MSc Business with Marketing graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Nielsen, Huawei, IBM, Cathay Pacific Airways and Essence. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ business-marketing

MSc Business with Operations Management

MSc International Business This course helps students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to do business in a global context, so they’re ready to confidently take on industry challenges across the world. The course has a focus on international practice and will give students a detailed insight into the issues faced across global economies in today’s business world. They’ll cover relevant theories and their application to business cases, putting their learnings into practice throughout the course. MSc International Business graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Swedbank Norge, Airbus, Accenture, VirtualSpeech and Deloitte. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ international-business

MSc Business Analytics Our MSc Business Analytics teaches students how to gain insights from large data sets using statistical methods, optimisation techniques and predictive models, and apply these to business problems. Those on the course will cover a balance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, involving visualisation (Tableau), forecasting and data mining techniques, and optimisation, and gain a cross-disciplinary training in business models, quantitative methods and data science, and prepare for a future career working in complex data-driven environments.

Students can further develop their programming skills in SQL, R, and Python, and gain guidance in obtaining certification as an Associate Certified Analytics Professional. This globally recognised certification is offered by INFORMS (USA) and the Operational Research Society (UK), and the required knowledge to pass the certification exam is closely aligned with the core content of this course. MSc Business Analytics graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as as Vodafone, Audi, EY, Lloyds Bank and Exponea. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ business-analytics

This course helps students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to do business in a global context, so they’re ready to confidently take on industry challenges across the world. Students will build upon the core disciplines of business to learn how to design, run, and manage effective operations across service, manufacturing, public, and private sectors. A range of crucial elements will be covered from project management to supply chain management, ensuring students gain a forward-thinking and career-driven learning experience that will help them to make a significant difference in the world of business. MSc Business with Operations graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Deloitte, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Ipsos and AXA PPP Healthcare. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ business-with-operations-management

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MSc Management courses

MSc Finance courses

■ MSc Management ■ MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation ■ MSc Marketing & Strategy

■ MSc Finance ■ MSc Accounting & Finance ■ MSc Mathematical Finance

■ MSc Business & Finance ■ MSc Finance & Economics

MSc Management Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), our one-year MSc Management is an intensive and immersive course which shows the path an ambitious graduate can take to become a successful manager in the world of business. A wide choice of elective modules allow students to develop a focus that accelerates their career. For example, they can choose one of our elective specialisms in Consulting or Entrepreneurship that offer the chance to gain an in-depth knowledge in these areas. We also offer the opportunity for a self-organised internship to be recognised as part of the programme, enabling students to immediately put their learning into practice. We immerse students in what it means to lead and manage a business as a whole, helping them to discover how to bring together the teams and skills that are needed to make great decisions and successfully implement them. MSc Management graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Goldman Sachs, EY, Procter & Gamble, Department for International Trade and Colgate-Palmolive. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ management

MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation This course is about how to better manage, strategise, and use digital technology for business purposes. Students will get the opportunity to tailor their options to their own interests, giving them the opportunity to specialise in IT consultancy or programming/ analytics, or gain an understanding of both disciplines. This course is open to students from a variety of Undergraduate degrees and we value the unique perspectives those from all backgrounds bring to the classroom. We have close relationships with many IT and consulting organisations, including EY, Barclays, PA Consulting, Fetch.ai, Google, and Deloitte, and they value our focus on developing managers with a creative mindset to integrate IT and digital innovations in business. MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Google, KPMG, Cisco Systems, Hewlett Packard and IBM. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ management-of-information-systems

MSc Marketing & Strategy Our MSc Marketing & Strategy course combines these two disciplines providing the theoretical background for making sound marketing decisions, both from within companies and from advisory perspectives in service providers and consultancies. Our teaching illustrates the application of learned techniques to real-life situations. Through this course students will discover that marketing is not a free-standing activity, but one that needs to be at the heart of company strategy. The dual strands of this degree enhances understanding of the broader implications of decisions for the organisation as a whole, giving students the confidence and expertise to apply their skills in a variety of roles in company development. MSc Marketing & Strategy graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Amazon, Saatchi & Saatchi, IBM, Nivea and Nestle. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ marketing-and-strategy

MSc Finance Providing students with a deep theoretical and conceptual knowledge of finance and quantitative skills, preparing them for a range of careers in the financial industry. As the anticipation of jobs being challenged by Artificial Intelligence becomes a reality, we aim to share the skills and depth of understanding needed to design, develop, and supervise these new forms of financial intelligence. In line with the CFA curriculum, our Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance module offers students the opportunity to study with a European business partner. WBS benefits from excellent links to key financial institutions and employers, and this course has benefited from industry recommendations. MSc Finance graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as BNP Paribas, Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ finance MSc Accounting & Finance This course challenges students to explore how accounting and reporting decisions affect markets and companies, and view accounting in its wider social context. Using their quantitative skills, our course will enable students to have a more critical understanding of the world of accounting, whilst exploring the most current theories and cutting-edge techniques in finance. Finance modules are taken from our MSc Finance. This course is designed to give students the accounting and finance tools needed to step into a wide range of financial and accounting careers in an international environment. A relevant Undergraduate degree is required. MSc Finance graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as BCG, HSBC, GE, Mazars and Innocent Drinks. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ accounting-and-finance

MSc Mathematical Finance A high-level mix of mathematic and finance disciplines taught by three of the University’s top departments: Statistics, Mathematics and WBS. This mathematically rigorous course, for those with a relevant Undergraduate degree, enables students to develop and apply the quantitative skills in machine learning, computational statistics and mathematical finance used in the financial markets and the finance industry. Students will build on their strong mathematical backgrounds to gain both a deep theoretical and conceptual knowledge of finance, together with the requisite high-level probability, statistics and mathematics, to enable them to undertake advanced quantitative modelling. Lab work will give students hands-on experience of using software packages for simulations and time series analysis, as well as learning programming for quantitative finance in three core languages: Python, C++ and R. MSc Mathematical Finance graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Man AHL, UBS, Barclays Capital, Bank of America and Zurich Insurance Group. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ mathematical-finance MSc Business & Finance This course is industry-focused and is aimed at graduates with a strong quants and/or finance background. Students will develop a combination of business and management skills alongside advanced financial skills, leading to financial management roles for organisations outside of the finance industry. MSc Business & Finance graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as EY, IBM, China Development Bank and Deloitte. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ business-finance

MSc Finance & Economics Delivered by WBS and the Department of Economics, this course allows students to explore the most advanced tools in finance whilst using their economics background as a springboard to increase their career options. This course is ideal for those who already have a strong grounding in economics, are highly numerate, and want to learn to apply their knowledge to finance. Students will be considering jobs in the City or in the capital markets of their own country, in areas such as asset management, corporate finance, trading, financial regulation, and economic and financial consulting and central banking. A relevant Undergraduate degree is required for this course. As the anticipation of jobs being challenged by Artificial Intelligence becomes a reality, we aim to share the skills and depth of understanding needed to design, develop, and supervise these new forms of financial intelligence. In line with the CFA curriculum, our Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate Governance module offers students the opportunity to study with a European business partner. MSc Finance & Economics graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as JP Morgan, PwC, Goldman Sachs, Berenberg Bank and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (The Netherlands). W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ finance-and-economics

MSc Management 18th in the world and 1st in the UK Economist/WhichMBA? 2021 Masters in Management ranking

1st in the UK

MSc Marketing & Strategy 9th in the world QS Business Masters Rankings 2024

9th in the world

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MSc careers support

MSc scholarship information

We focus on attracting intellectually curious individuals who strive for excellence in everything they do. We welcome talented candidates from across the globe who are passionate about achieving their full potential, both academically and professionally. The following WBS scholarships are available to the most talented candidates from all over the world, up to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees: High Potential Scholarship For those who seek to challenge the norm and question the status quo. For those who stand out academically. For those who look to change the world, an industry, a community, a business, or their own perspective. For those who have gone beyond their course to delve deeper into extra-curricular activities, volunteering work, or student societies. We welcome the Change Makers of the Future; our High Potential Scholarship is for candidates who tick any or all of the above criteria. UK and Commonwealth Scholarship For outstanding individuals across the UK/ EU and Commonwealth to encourage geographical diversity. International/EU Scholarship Available for exceptional talent living outside of the UK or the Commonwealth. Warwick Undergraduate Scholarship Warwick students who start one of our Masters courses directly after their Undergraduate degree will be awarded an automatic 25% scholarship (with 10% of this scholarship coming from the Warwick Alumni Discount Scheme). They will also be considered for our other scholarships, with a further 25% scholarship available to outstanding candidates. Alumni Scholarship All alumni from the University of Warwick who are accepted onto a postgraduate Masters course will receive a minimum 10% scholarship from the Warwick Alumni Discount Scheme, and up to an additional 40% for exceptional academic and/or extra-curricular achievements.

Pre-arrival Our MSc students are supported throughout their studies by our CareersPlus team. Even before they arrive at WBS, our offer-holders can access webinars over the summer and can also seek personal careers advice from the team via email, phone or Skype. Pre-arrival access to CV advice and V Mock CV-checking software will help students get their CVs ready for any jobs that require early applications, such as those in investment banking and strategy consulting. Coaching and workshops Students will have access to a dedicated team of careers coaches. Career guidance appointments can be arranged throughout the year and support also includes checking applications, mock interviews, mock assessment centres and CV workshops.

China market specialists Our CareersPlus China market specialist collaborates with the University’s Centre for Student Careers & Skills to run the Warwick China Careers Fair, as well as organising WBS China market focused workshops and panels.

A suite of careers workshops are held during the academic year on topics such as deciding what job they want to do, networking and research, cultural awareness, consulting case interview training, and how to use LinkedIn to find a job. In addition to this, a Careers Festival is normally run at the start of term 1 and at the end of term 3, with many further workshops on offer, covering a wide range of careers topics such as the job market in China and India, and developing commercial awareness. For our MSc students with a finance interest we run Finance Fest, a finance-focused festival which brings together experts and specialists to discuss careers in the sector. Topics in the past have included private wealth management, digital currency and cryptocurrency, equity research, mergers and acquisitions, and Fintech.

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MSc entry requirements

English language test minimum scores (2024 entry) The English language requirements for 2024 entry were as follows: IELTS 7.0 – all four languages elements have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5. The applicant must be a resident of a country in which the test is offered CPE – 190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190 CAE – 190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190 TOEFL 100 – minimum language components L21, R22, W21, S23 Trinity ISE III – Merit, Merit, Pass, Pass in four components Trinity ISE IV – Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass in four components PTE - 70 (including 59 + in all components). This must be taken in a test centre For the latest information on English language requirements, please see our website. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

MSc Business course requirements

MSc Management course requirements

MSc Accounting & Finance 2024 entry

MSc Mathematical Finance 2024 entry

MSc Marketing & Strategy 2024 entry

£33,200 for UK students £40,700 for EU and international students

£32,600 for UK students £38,850 for EU and international students

£27,300 for UK students £34,550 for EU and international students

MSc Business with Marketing MSc Business with Operations Management MSc International Business 2024 entry £27,300 for UK students £34,550 for EU and international students We take into account the grade average, and the position of the institution where the candidate studied. They must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing university. These courses will suit a wide variety of candidates looking to break into business and we welcome applicants from all academic fields. MSc Business Analytics 2024 entry £27,850 for UK students £35,350 for EU and international students We take into account the grade average, and the position of the institution where the candidate studied. They must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing university. We consider applications from a wide range of degrees including economics, business, engineering, psychology, geography, sociology, and politics. The course requires strong numeracy and IT statistical ability ability, demonstrated in their undergraduate degree.

MSc Management 2024 entry

£28,750 for UK students £36,250 for EU and international students

The finance programmes are challenging technical courses. To succeed on these courses, applicants will need strong accounting, mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability. This could be demonstrated by a 2.1 or 1st achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. Applicants will need substantial elements of accounting at Undergraduate level, as well as some quantitative modules and preferably some microeconomics.

This degree is highly specialised and is mathematically challenging. Applicants will need strong ability in mathematics and finance, and experience in statistics or econometrics, evidenced by a high 2.1 or 1st in mathematics, statistics, physics or another relevant quantitatively- focused Undergraduate degree. A clear emphasis in their choice of Undergraduate electives on the aforementioned areas will strengthen their application. Whilst applicants will develop all necessary advanced skills on the course, confident foundations in mathematics (in particular sound knowledge of probability theory, linear algebra and differential calculus) are necessary to build on.

We take into account the grade average, and the position of the institution where the candidate studied. They must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing university. Our students come from diverse backgrounds including arts, social sciences, humanities, engineering mathematics, and we welcome students from all academic backgrounds. If a candidate has studied disciplines related to management, they may still be eligible but with a restricted range of electives, eg: if they have a BSc in Economics, an offer would be conditional on not taking an economics elective.

MSc Finance & Economics 2024 entry

£32,600 for UK students £38,850 for EU and international students

MSc Finance course requirements

MSc Business & Finance 2024 entry

MSc Finance 2024 entry

The finance programmes are challenging technical courses. To succeed on these courses, applicants will need strong accounting, mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability. This could be demonstrated by a 2.1 or 1st achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. Applicants will normally need a degree in economics, or have had a substantial economics component, and they must have taken courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory at an intermediate level. Competencies are also required in calculus, statistics and econometrics.

£29,900 for UK students £37,150 for EU and international students

£35,500 for UK students £41,750 for EU and international students The finance programmes are challenging technical courses. To succeed on these courses, applicants will need strong mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability and knowledge of substantial elements of finance at Undergraduate level. This could be demonstrated by a 2.1 or 1st achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. For applicants with a quantitative degree at Undergraduate level, but who have not yet studied Finance or Economics, we offer a menu of online supplementary courses that they can take at their own pace in Summer 2024. We may recommend or require engagement with any or all of these supplementary courses depending on academic background.

MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation

2024 entry

£27,300 for UK students £34,550 for EU and international students

Applicants will need to demonstrate a knowledge of finance and strong quants. This can be shown in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. This should be evidenced by a 1st class honours degree or 2.1 (or equivalent). If they have studied a significant amount of accounting or finance at Undergraduate level then our specialist finance courses may be of interest.

An upper second-class honours degree at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a broad range of disciplines. Don’t worry if you haven’t got prior IT experience because this course is not designed as a ‘tools and techniques’ course. We do not require you to have prior knowledge of information technology.

For the latest information on fees, including those for 2024 entry, please see our website.

Agents’ Handbook 2024

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MSc FAQs

How do you submit an application and what is the process? The application process is online and there is no interview. Applicants will have to pay an application fee (for 2024 entry, this will be £75). Applicants can make more than one application but there will be an application fee for each application. We recommend applicants provide a tailored personal statement for each course they apply for. The required documents to apply are: ■ Undergraduate transcripts (and a list of final year modules if they are still studying) ■ Personal statement ■ CV ■ Details of at least one academic referee. Following the submission of an application and payment of the application fee, the applicant will receive an email from the Postgraduate Admissions team with a Warwick ID number and a link to access the upload facility. They can then upload the supporting documents in order for the application to be considered. The turnaround time is usually between eight to 12 weeks. Processing times vary and may take longer during busier periods. Applicants should read the entry requirements carefully on the WBS website. What are the deadlines for application? The deadline for all UK, EU and international applications is 2 August. However, places are limited, so they should submit their application as soon as possible. If all places are filled, we will close the course for applications before this date.

What is the guidance for applicants with work experience? Our MSc courses are designed as pre- experience courses and many students will have recently graduated and may have little or no work experience. Having said that, there are a mixture of students of all ages and backgrounds on all of our courses and the fact that someone has several years work experience does not mean that they will not be suitable for the course; it simply means that they are likely to be studying alongside students with less work experience than themselves. If a candidate has significant work experience, they may be more suited to one of our MBA courses.

Talk to us

Danielle Carroll MSc Recruitment Manager E Danielle.M.Carroll@warwick.ac.uk

Joanna Lane MSc Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager E MastersRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk

Ross John MSc Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager E MastersRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk

Do applicants need to take an English language test?

All of our MSc courses have English language requirements which are fully detailed in the entry requirements for each course. If an applicant is a non-native English speaker and has been educated entirely in English for the duration of their degree, and completed this qualification within the last two years, this may be sufficient to satisfy the University of their language skills without the need for a formal test. Applicants should speak to the Masters Recruitment team about their individual situation. When will an applicant get their CAS? The CAS process will usually start in May depending on UK Visas and Immigration processes. To avoid any unnecessary delays, applicants should check their emails regularly and respond to requests for information in a timely manner. CAS cannot be assigned if an applicant has not accepted their offer or if they still have conditions outstanding.

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