Warwick Business School isn’t just a world-class business school at the heart of a worldclass university; we’re a hub 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 new ventures, forge global networks, and meet friends for life.
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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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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 third in the world (Financial Times’ Online MBA
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.
Ranking 2024) , our MSc Marketing & Strategy is seventh in the world (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025) , and our BSc Management and BSc International Management are ranked first in the UK (The Times and Sunday
to pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their ambitions.
Times Good University Guide 2025). Our achievements are a testament to our world-class teaching and faculty, and the quality of our degrees.
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 19th in the world and 4th in the UK Masters in Finance Ranking 2024
MSc Business Analytics 17th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2025 MSc Marketing & Strategy 7th in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2025 MSc Finance 21st in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2025 MSc Management 22nd in the world QS Business Masters Ranking 2025 Global Online MBA 3rd in the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, and 2nd in the UK Online MBA Rankings 2025
Full-time MBA 8th in the world and
BSc Management 1st 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 2025
3rd in the UK for one-year MBAs outside of the USA International MBAs: One-year programmes 2019
BSc International Management 1st in the UK
MSc Management 28th in the world and 2nd in the UK Masters in Management Ranking 2023 Global Online MBA 3rd in the world and 2nd in the UK Online MBA Ranking 2024 Full-time MBA 60th in the world and 6th in the UK Global MBA Ranking 2023 Executive MBA 30th in the world and 4th in the UK Executive MBA Ranking 2024
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 Accounting & Finance 2nd in the UK The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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 30th in the world and 15th in Europe Global MBA Rankings 2025
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
Executive MBA 15th in the world and 8th in Europe Executive MBA Rankings 2024
Full-time MBA 11th in the world and 3rd in the UK for sustainability 2023 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 and Employer Relations 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
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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. Warwick Business School currently occupies two buildings on campus: WBS building The main WBS building, which houses lecture theatres, study spaces - such as the Undergraduate Learning Space, Postgraduate Student Lounge, and MBA Lounge - the WBS Cafe, and support services such as our in-house IT team and CareersPlus and Employer Relations team. The main WBS building also includes offices for our academics and for our professional services staff, including our Programme teams who support our students during their studies. Teaching Centre The Centre is next to the main building and facilities include two lecture theatres, the Doctoral Programmes office, and the Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology.
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Library open 24/7
Multi-faith worship
Health centre and pharmacy
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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 (London), 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. Our London base at The Shard also hosts some events during the year which are open to the wider student body. These include our Professional Network events with typical activities including business networking, dinners, lectures, seminars and conferences.
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Undergraduate courses
■ BSc Management ■ BSc International Management ■ BSc Accounting & Finance ■ BSc Accounting & Finance with Placement Year ■ BSc Management with Placement Year
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, British Airways, Dyson, J.P.Morgan, Rolls Royce and Goldman Sachs.. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ international-management
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 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.
Sixth most targeted university by the largest number of top employers The Graduate Market in 2024 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, Bloomberg, Volkswagen, SONY, Danone UK and KPMG. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ management
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Undergraduate careers support
Placements and Internships Within CareersPlus and Employer Relations team, the 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 could 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.
Further support Alongside our in-house team, the University of Warwick’s Student Opportunity 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 and Employer Relations 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.
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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
BSc Accounting & Finance A levels
BSc Management BSc International Management A levels A*AA
Fees (2025 entry) UK students: £9,250 per year
A*AA including an A in Maths. Maths related subjects such as Statistics, Economics, Accounting or Finance do not meet the Mathematics requirement for this course A/7 in a Humanities/ Social Sciences subject. 6/B in English Language 38 overall including at least 5 in Higher Level Maths
EU and overseas students: £31,620 per year
A/7 in Maths and A/7 in a Humanities/Social Sciences subject. 6/B in English Language
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
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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
GCSEs
87 nationalities represented on WBS
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Applications from candidates with other internationally-recognised qualifications are also welcomed.
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International Baccalaureate
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
Talk to us
Applications from candidates with other internationally-recognised qualifications are also welcomed.
Becky Evans Undergraduate Recruitment Manager E UGRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk
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MSc Business courses
MSc Business with Consulting Our MSc Business with Consulting course helps students to take the next steps towards a career in consulting and advisory practice. Alongside the key fundamentals of business, students will learn how to diagnose organisational problems and propose solutions in order to create value for clients. They will develop interpersonal skills which are essential for success in the consultancy and advisory environment, will strengthen their analytical and problem-solving skills, and will interrogate and evaluate the important theories and research. MSc Business with Consulting graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, Nielsen and JP Morgan. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ business-consulting ■ MSc Business with Consulting ■ MSc Business with Marketing ■ MSc Business with Operations Management ■ MSc International Business ■ MSc Business Analytics
MSc Business with Marketing Our 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 Management ■ MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation ■ MSc Marketing & Strategy
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 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. Students can choose our elective specialism in Entrepreneurship, which offers the chance to gain an in-depth knowledge in this area, along with a letter of acknowledgment from the Dean. 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 18th in the world and 1st in the UK Economist/WhichMBA? 2021 Masters in Management ranking
MSc Marketing & Strategy 7th in the world QS Business Masters Rankings 2025
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MSc Finance courses
■ MSc Financial Technology ■ MSc Accounting & Financial Management ■ MSc Accounting & Sustainability ■ MSc Finance
■ MSc Mathematical Finance ■ MSc Business & Finance ■ MSc Finance & Economics
MSc Accounting & Financial Management
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 Financial Technology New for 2025 entry, this interdisciplinary course will teach students to innovate and adopt new technologies to transform the financial industry, democratise finance, and accelerate financial inclusion. The course was devised out of our Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology, a world-class, cutting-edge research hub focusing precisely on this subject. Students will first be trained in quantitative methods, data science, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, finance, and information systems. As their knowledge develops, we’ll be encouraging them to evolve their creative mindset by challenging and critically evaluating established paradigms within the field. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ financial-technology
MSc Accounting & Sustainability New for 2025 entry, our MSc Accounting & Sustainability course has been carefully constructed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and practical experience to step straight into the professional sphere, and start making a positive impact. With governments and accounting bodies defining sustainability accounting standards, expertise in this area is increasingly expected by employers in financial services and related industries (but not limited to them). Whether the intrinsically linked subject areas of accounting and sustainability are familiar or new to students, this course offers them the platform to progress their expertise. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ accounting-sustainability
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 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
Whether looking to accelerate a current career or pivot into the world of accounting and finance, this course, which is new for 2025 entry, will equip students with the tools and knowledge to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. MSc Accounting & Financial Management will develop students’ ability to interpret complex financial data and present their insights with confidence, helping them to critically evaluate theories and deduce solutions applicable to real workplace solutions, and giving them practical, hands-on experience applying accounting and finance concepts to business scenarios. Additionally, the course includes a year-long Careers & Employability module which dedicates valuable curriculum time to honing the critical skills that employers demand. W wbs.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ accounting-financial-management
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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.
International careers support We provide dedicated support to help students explore and pursue career opportunities worldwide. We offer personalised 1:1 career coaching, global job search strategies and skills workshops. Additionally, we organise international career fairs, bespoke company treks, and employer-led professional development programmes, as well as exclusive networking events with alumni and industry professionals.
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 (2025 entry) The English language requirements for 2025 entry are 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 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 Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation
MSc Business with Consulting MSc Business with Marketing MSc Business with Operations Management MSc International Business
MSc Management 2025 entry
MSc Marketing & Strategy 2025 entry
£29,270 for UK students £37,270 for EU and international students
£28,270 for UK students £36,270 for EU and international students
2025 entry
£28,270 for UK students £36,270 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. Our students come from diverse backgrounds including arts, social sciences, humanities, engineering mathematics, and we welcome students from all academic backgrounds.
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. This stream will suit a wide variety of candidates and we welcome applicants from all academic fields.
At least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from all disciplines.
2025 entry
£28,270 for UK students £36,270 for EU and international students
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.
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 and we welcome applicants from all academic fields.
MSc Business Analytics 2025 entry
£29,270 for UK students £37,270 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.
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MSc entry requirements
MSc Finance course requirements
MSc Financial Technology 2025 entry
MSc Finance 2025 entry £36,580 for UK students £43,830 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, we offer a finance booster course that they can take at their own pace in Summer 2025. We require engagement with this booster course depending on academic background. MSc Accounting & Sustainability 2025 entry £34,230 for UK students £42,730 for EU and international students Applicants 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 will also consider relevant professional experience or qualifications. Whilst prior knowledge in the social and natural sciences directly related to organising for sustainable development can benefit those on this course, a related undergraduate degree is not an entry requirement.
MSc Mathematical Finance 2025 entry
MSc Finance & Economics 2025 entry £33,540 for UK students £40,790 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. 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.
£34,500 for UK students £42,500 for EU and international students
£33,540 for UK students £40,790 for EU and international students
Applicants 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. Applications are welcomed from all disciplines. Strong quantitative skills and some familiarity with Python will be advantageous.
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 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.
MSc Accounting & Financial Management
2025 entry
£34,230 for UK students £42,730 for EU and international students
For the latest information on fees, including those for 2025 entry, please see our website.
Applicants 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 would also consider relevant professional experience or qualifications. Strong quantitative skills will be advantageous.
MSc Business & Finance 2025 entry
£30,750 for UK students £39,000 for EU and international students
Applicants will need to demonstrate strong quants. This can be shown in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. This should be evidenced by a 2.1 honours degree.
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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 2025 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. Those applying to MSc Management and MSc International Business with three or more years of post-graduation professional business experience are typically better suited to our Full-time MBA programme.
Talk to us
Danielle Carroll MSc Recruitment Manager
E Danielle.M.Carroll@warwick.ac.uk E MastersRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk T +44 (0)24 7615 0333
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 and paid a deposit.
Ross John MSc Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager E MastersRecruitment@wbs.ac.uk T +44 (0)24 7615 0333
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MBA courses
■ Full-time MBA ■ Global Online MBA ■ Global Online MBA (London)
■ Executive MBA ■ Executive MBA (London) ■ Accelerator MBA (London)
Global Online MBA (London) While the Global Online MBA is studied primarily in our bespoke online learning environment, the London course is distinguished by offering participants two residential weeks at WBS London, The Shard. During the week participants will have the opportunity to meet each other, discuss case studies, attend careers and study skills sessions, and enjoy lectures and thought- provoking discussions with faculty and their cohort. W w bs.ac.uk/go/onlinembaldn Careers support All of our Global Online MBA participants have access to the following free coaching and career development services: ■ Unlimited career consultations with one of our highly trained CareersPlus experts during the programme ■ One leadership coaching session with a Leadership Coach from our WBS Coaching Panel ■ Bespoke Leadership and Development workshops, keynotes, panels and networking opportunities, held during their residential weeks, covering how to lead themselves and lead others ■ Skills webinars on topics such as salary negotiation, presenting to the board, managing workplace politics, ‘The 2-hour Job Search’, and ‘The First 90 Days’ ■ C-Suite Challenges: Engage with some of our alumni in C-Suite positions to discuss possible options for solving a current real-life challenge. This will give students insight into the world of C-Suite executives and allow them to put some of their MBA learning into practice.
Full-time MBA Our 12-month programme is intense, fast- paced and captivating. With international travel, unlimited coaching, in-depth work with leading companies, and a peer group from a range of different industry sectors and cultures, our Full-time MBA participants will grow both personally and academically. Alongside lectures, seminars, group exercises, case studies and projects, they will have the opportunity to participate in one of the most innovative learning experiences available. Some of our Full-time MBA participants have joined us with the aim of setting up or developing an existing business venture. Many have gone on to do remarkable things, from bringing safe bio-fuel to homes in South Africa to setting up a digital platform for enabling easier tendering processes. We offer students the opportunity to specialise their MBA within entrepreneurship or social and environmental sustainability, where two elective modules and a final capstone project will focus on their chosen specialist area. where two elective modules and final consultancy project will focus on this specialist area. Our participants will also have at least three opportunities to work on client-based projects during their year with us, enabling them to gain practical consultancy, stakeholder management and influencing skills through direct experience. These can be used as a route into new sectors and industries. We will also introduce them to companies, such as Microsoft, Ford and HSBC, through recruiter events, student projects and teaching support.
Global Online MBA Ranked 3rd in the world by the Financial Times ( Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2024) , our Global Online MBA has been running for over 35 years and combines inspirational teaching with flexible online learning, available from Warwick or London. If applicants are looking for a way to increase their business knowledge and leadership skills and maximise their board level awareness without stepping out of work, our part- time programme could be their next step. Participants will attend two campus-based residential weeks and will study one of their elective modules face-to-face (included in the tuition fee). They will have full access to the University of Warwick library catalogue, including online journals, eBooks and industry databases including Mintel, Amadeus and Statista. Our participants at both Warwick and London have the opportunity to specialise their MBA within social and environmental sustainability, healthcare, or entrepreneurship, where two elective modules and a final dissertation will focus on this specialist area. Our online learning environment my.wbs has been created by our in-house development team, utilising the latest digital developments to ensure a fully immersive MBA experience that removes geographical boundaries. So much more than just a website, my.wbs enables students to engage in lectures in real time, test their knowledge, watch archived sessions, access teaching materials, connect with other students, participate in global syndicate groups and speak directly to their lecturers and programme team. As innovators in the online learning space, we’re also the first business school in the UK to launch SmartStage®, which uses extended reality to embed you in the online experience. Presenters will speak from our virtual studio, interacting with the content around them to
Our Full-time MBA students benefit from LeadershipPlus, a compulsory module as part of their studies, designed to fully develop leadership skills. The module includes: ■ Experiential workshops focusing on high performing teams, emotional intelligence, courageous conversations and leading with authenticity ■ A nine-week group-based corporate or not for profit client project running from January to March, where teams are tasked with tackling a real, specific business issue. W wbs.ac.uk/go/mbaft Careers support Personal development and career planning with our specialist CareersPlus and Employer Relations team is fully integrated throughout the Full-time MBA. This begins before students even arrive, with access to pre-arrival webinars and consultations, as well as the Spotlight personality profiling tool to help them understand their preferred working and communication styles. Our CareersPlus team are always on hand to help, whether a student needs a careers coach, help shaping the right pathway for them, links to industry placements, or is looking for an inspirational mentor to help start the next phase of their career. Students have unlimited access to WBS Careers Managers and Careers Coaches for one-to-one sessions and feedback during their studies. They will also benefit from one-to-one sessions with external coaches and sector specialists, and dedicated careers support after completing their MBA via our alumni careers services.
Throughout the year, students will participate in workshops which will enhance their professional skills in a challenging but safe and supportive environment. Examples include: ■ How to unleash the potential of LinkedIn to maximisie your career opportunities ■ High impact CVs and cover letters ■ Learn to love networking ■ Leading diverse teams ■ Interview with impact ■ A development centre day with a series of typical senior management assessment activities. Recruiter events and opportunities include: ■ Festivals - insights into different industry sectors ■ Employer/Recruiter events - meet with company representatives to discuss upcoming opportunities ■ Company visits ■ Alumni panels ■ Careers Fair ■ Practitioner lectures within modules, providing insight into different industries ■ Strategic consulting projects ■ Internship opportunities of between six and 12 weeks, in the UK or overseas ■ 1:1 sector specific sessions with our Employer Relations experts ■ Talent profile book.
Additionally, participants will have access to resources including: ■ WBS CareersPlus platform packed with resources covering all aspects of career development ■ The MBA Careers Guide – an online and interactive bitesize careers course specifically designed for our MBA students ■ VMock CV preparation platform.
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