Warwick Business School: A snapshot for academics 2026

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

For the Change Makers

CONTENTS

Introduction to Warwick Business School

Our research rankings

Research with impact

Funded research projects

Our subject groups

Our research centres and networks

How organisations can engage with our research

Excellence in teaching

Innovative pedagogy Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Graduate employment outcomes and rankings

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INTRODUCTION TO WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL (WBS)

These achievements reflect the strength of our faculty, the quality of our teaching, and the transformative experiences we offer – whether students are studying on our Foundation Year; our Undergraduate, Master’s, or MBA courses; our PhD or DBA research programmes; or our extensive portfolio of Executive Education programmes. At WBS, our commitment to lifelong learning is deeply connected to real-world application, and our activity is rooted in practice. Our academics integrate research insights into the classroom through live case studies, immersive projects, and collaborative initiatives with industry and policymakers. This synergy ensures that our research not only advances knowledge but also delivers tangible benefits to society. Alongside our location on the University’s campus, after decades of engaging with business and policy leaders in the capital, we opened our London base at The Shard in 2015. Since then, we’ve welcomed thousands of students from across the globe, with 110 nations represented on the MBA programmes held at The Shard alone. WBS London offers top-quality workspaces, inspirational speakers, thought leadership events, cutting-edge research showcases, and networking from the heart of the city. We hope this booklet provides you with a deeper understanding of the academic and research excellence that defines WBS, and we look forward to continuing to shape the future of business together.

Since 1967, we’ve welcomed scholars from across the globe to join our vibrant academic community. From humble beginnings with just five staff members and 24 students, we’re now the largest department at the University of Warwick with more than 650 staff members, more than 63,000 graduates in 176 countries, and a strong reputation for academic rigour and research leadership. 93% of our research outputs were rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, and in 2025 the Financial Times recognised us as one of only four UK schools in their Research Insights Ranking, which analysed research from more than 16,000 business schools worldwide to compile a global top 50. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to producing research with real-world impact, influencing and supporting positive change across society. Our success is built from a commitment to academic excellence, practical relevance, and continuous innovation. Whether it’s delivering transformative teaching, mentoring the next generation of Change Makers, or collaborating on cutting-edge projects, our faculty are dedicated to excellence that shapes the future. We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and the Athena SWAN Gold Award for advancing gender equality – a testament to our values and impact. Our programmes consistently rank among the best globally; following a consistent performance among the top schools in recent years, our Executive MBA has risen into the top 10 globally in the 2025 QS rankings and our Global Online MBA has remained in the top three globally for five years in both the QS and Financial Times rankings. Our Undergraduate programmes continue to place highly in the UK; in their 2026 edition, The Guardian ranked our BSc Accounting & Finance as 2nd in the UK and our BSc Management and BSc International Management at 3rd in the UK, with The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide placing all three courses at 2nd in the UK.

Professor Andy Lockett Dean

Professor Neil Stewart Pro-Dean (Research, Engagement & Impact)

Professor Jacky Swan Pro-Dean (Teaching & Learning)

Professor Nick Llewellyn Pro-Dean (Faculty)

Professor Jo Horton Pro-Dean (External Relations)

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RESEARCH WITH IMPACT

OUR RESEARCH RANKINGS

REF2021 In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF), an impressive 93% of WBS research outputs and all of our nine submitted impact cases were rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, with Times Higher Education ranking us fifth for research in the country. These results reflect our commitment to producing research with real world influence - shaping government policy, informing organisational strategy, engaging

Research Insights Ranking 2025 The Financial Times analysed research from more than 16,000 business schools across the globe to find out what is actually read by non-academics, used by governments, or reaching the public in the media. A list of the world’s top 50 was then compiled. Only four schools from the UK were included in the ranking, including WBS. Additionally, in the sub-category for business schools’ impact on government policy, WBS placed 22nd in the world and third in the UK. QS rankings: Thought leadership Our QS ranking positions for thought leadership include:

We produce cutting-edge, practice- engaged research that shapes debate and advances the understanding of business and management. Our faculty collaborate closely with policymakers, public bodies, practitioners and the wider public, ensuring our insights influence thinking at regional, national and global levels. We champion business as a force for good, and our supportive, collaborative culture provides the environment for meaningful impact to thrive. Each of our academic subject groups is supported by Research Environment Leads who nurture vibrant research communities, complemented by Distinguished Research Environment Professors who share their expertise and networks across the School.

Transforming consumer financial wellbeing Professor Neil Stewart’s research has transformed consumer financial wellbeing, informing Financial Conduct Authority measures that help millions escape persistent debt and save up to £1.3 billion annually. Recognised as a runner‑up in the ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize, this work demonstrates the power of behavioural insights to drive regulatory change and deliver real‑world impact. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/neilstewart

Bringing jobs and prosperity to the UK Professor Nigel Driffield’s research contributed to the Greater Birmingham Region attracting record levels of inward investment and underpinned a successful bid for £1 billion of growth funds for Birmingham. He also helped to develop Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership’s reset strategy post Covid-19. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/nigeldriffield

Using cultural heritage as a competitive advantage Professor Innan Sasaki’s research is

sustaining cultural heritage by enabling firms operating in sectors ranging from heritage, craft, and food and beverage, to textiles and the cultural industries (including in Japan and Finland), to make use of international markets as a way to compensate declining domestic demand for traditional products. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/innansasaki

the public, and contributing to major international initiatives.

Key metrics generated during REF2021

5th in the UK QS Executive MBA 2025

More than £32.7 million of research income generated

6th in the world QS MSc Marketing & Strategy 2026

196 book chapters published

3rd in the UK QS MSc Business Analytics 2026

44 books and journal special issues published 1,853 articles published in peer-reviewed journals 232 research doctoral degrees awarded

NASA’s journey to strategic ability Professor Loizos Heracleous’ research with NASA has contributed to its management strategy, helping the space agency to become more adaptive and informing a major change programme at the Johnson Space Centre and NASA headquarters. Over the course of his career, his work has received four Best Paper awards from the Academy of Management. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/loizosNASA

Shaping generative AI in the workplace

Advancing public understanding of science Professor Nick Chater has made significant contributions to the public understanding of science. He was a member of the UK Government’s Climate Change Committee, as well as being on the advisory board of the UK Cabinet Office’s Behavioural Insights Team. Reaching a wide audience, he co-created and served as the resident scientist on the BBC Radio 4 show The Human Zoo. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious David E. Rumelhart Prize for his contribution to cognitive science. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/nickchater

Professor Hila Lifshitz-Assaf’s research with Boston Consulting Group, MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard Business School, and Wharton Business School, has shaped the understanding of using generative AI in the workplace. The study revealed that managers can’t expect junior professionals to be a reliable source of expertise for teaching senior staff. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/hilalifshitz

4th in the UK QS MSc Management 2026

5th in the UK QS MSc Finance 2026

6th in the UK QS MBA 2026

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A SELECTION OF EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

Management Insights for Tackling Grand Challenges: Exploring Policy Instruments, Building a Transdisciplinary Understanding, and Extending Impact Funded by: Future Leaders Fellowship scheme by the UK Research and Innovation Council (UKRI) A recent global report shows Earth has crossed six of nine critical environmental limits, with climate change worsening. To tackle this, governments and businesses have tried to use the financial sector to drive climate action, as promised in the Paris Agreement. Our initial research studied how financial institutions, like banks and investors, use climate data and frameworks, and found big gaps: the knowledge exists but isn’t fully applied due to barriers like short-term thinking and unclear policies. Current investment practices fall far short of Paris goals. The project will examine how financial regulations shape these practices and work with policymakers, NGOs, and financial firms to design solutions that shift money toward low-carbon investments and away from high-carbon ones, helping meet global climate targets.

Towards better business support: Extending learnings from the ‘Business Basics’ Randomised Controlled Trials Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) The Business Basics programme, led by BEIS from 2018 to 2022, funded 32 projects involving nearly 3,500 SMEs at a cost of £6.4 million to test ways of improving productivity through technology and management practices. Uniquely, it included 17 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), offering rare experimental evidence on business support. This project uses that data to address key evaluation challenges: assessing long-term effectiveness, identifying biases in quasi-experimental methods, profiling participants, and validating interim outcomes. The findings will inform better evaluation methodologies, strengthen policymaking, and improve the targeting of business support, ultimately contributing to more effective outcomes for SMEs.

CONCORD: Co-developing System-wide Principles & Framework

UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) Phase 4 Funded by: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) UKERC carries out world-class research into sustainable future energy systems and acts as a focal point for UK energy research, as well as a gateway between the UK and the international energy research communities. Current research is focusing on the increasingly contested and uncertain nature of energy system change. WBS leads the theme ‘Geopolitical economy of energy system transformation’, with involvement from researchers at Durham University, University College London and the University of Southampton, together with the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. The project is divided into five over-lapping work packages that together will provide a comprehensive assessment of the global context for the UK’s transition to net-zero.

A Practice-theoretical Account of Organisational Attention Funded by: The Swiss National Science Foundation This study aims to shed new light on

It takes two to tango: A synergistic approach to human-machine decision making. TANGO Funded by: European Commission (EC Horizon Europe) Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds enormous potential for enhancing human decisions, improving cognitive overload and lowering bias in high-stakes scenarios. Adoption of AI-based support systems in such applications is however minimal, chiefly due to the difficulty of assessing their assumptions, limitations and intentions. In order to realise the promise of AI for individuals, society, and economy, people should feel they can trust AI in terms of reliability, capacity to understand the human’s needs, and guarantees that they are genuinely aiming to help them. TANGO will develop the theoretical foundations and the computational framework for synergistic human-machine decision making. The four-year project will pave the way for the next generation of human-centric AI systems, with a goal to establish a symbiosis between humans and machines.

for “Good” Involvement Funded by: Coventry and

Warwickshire Integrated Care Board The CONCORD study is looking at how communities are currently involved in health and care decisions within the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System (ICS) and aims to create a clear framework for doing this well. The research will first review existing practices and talk to key stakeholders, then gather views from local communities and voluntary groups, and finally use this information to design practical tools and guidelines. The goal is to produce easy-to-use resources, like best-practice examples, a toolkit, and an evaluation framework, that help organisations involve people effectively and make sure engagement really makes a difference. These findings will be shared widely to improve involvement across the region.

the mundane, concrete practices of how organisations, rather than their individual members, pay attention. The team will explore: how attention comes to be weaved in everything we do at work; how specific situations, spaces, and arrangements of objects make us pay attention (often without any effort or even us realising); and how all these aspects together combine in orienting the attention of organisations, generating their attention and foresight capability. Uncovering existing attention processes will help organisations to improve their overall attentional capacity and identify attentional bottlenecks and blind spots.

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Warwick Business School is home to world- class researchers who conduct transformative and interdisciplinary research to address global challenges of today and the future, influencing and supporting positive change in the world

FUNDING BODIES

Funding bodies awarding research funding to WBS include:

Professor Neil Stewart Pro-Dean (Research, Engagement & Impact)

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OUR SUBJECT GROUPS

OUR RESEARCH CENTRES AND NETWORKS

Finance The Finance Group conduct research in areas such as theoretical and empirical asset pricing, risk management, microstructure, derivatives, financial econometrics, macro-finance, behavioural finance, international finance, corporate finance, corporate governance, banking, financial markets, household finance, development finance, and fintech. W wbs.ac.uk/go/financegroup Information Systems Management and Analytics The Information Systems Management and Analytics Group’s areas of research include platform ecosystems, digital value creation, open innovation and crowd sourcing, digital business strategy, AI and the future of work, predictive and prescriptive analytics, FinTech, Internet of Things, cryptocurrencies, AI and machine learning, crowd-based microfinance, and cyber security. W wbs.ac.uk/go/ISMA Marketing Research from our Marketing Group spans the full breadth of marketing - from consumer psychology and branding to strategy, selling, innovation, digital analytics, and quantitative modelling. Drawing on psychology, economics, sociology, and data science, their work tackles the challenges that matter most to consumers, businesses, and society. W wbs.ac.uk/go/mktgroup

Operations Management The Operations Management Group’s research covers a broad range of topics including supply chain management, process improvement, environmental and social issues in operations, strategic alignment and operations strategy, performance measurement and management, service

The Enterprise Research Centre The Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) is the UK’s leading centre for research on SME growth, innovation and productivity. Its project-based research spans innovation, productivity, growth and scaling, finance and investment, wellbeing, leadership, and diversity and inclusion, helping policymakers to understand the drivers of SME development and competitiveness. In addition to core funding from the ESRC, the Centre has received support from the Department for Business and Trade, Innovate UK, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the British Business Bank, and the Intellectual Property Office. Recent achievements include: ■ Professor Mark Hart leads the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) UK team, which is sponsored by NatWest. GEM is the largest single study of entrepreneurial activity in the world and is the only global research source that collects data on entrepreneurship directly from individual entrepreneurs. W wbs.ac.uk/go/ERCgem ■ A six-year study into workplace mental health, led by the ERC and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, resulted in 10 priority policy recommendations in the final 2025 report. W wbs.ac.uk/go/SMEmentalhealth ■ Professor Stephen Roper, Director of the ERC, is Co-Director of the £7 million Innovation and Research Caucus (IRC). The IRC’s aim is to increase the use of evidence in UK Research and Innovation’s

Our research centres and networks include:

T he School supports interdisciplinarity and our research centres generate large-scale funding that emphasises policy and practice impact. Find out more W wbs.ac.uk/go/centresnetworks

Accounting Research in the Accounting Group covers many aspects of accounting research, focusing in particular on areas such as auditing and accountability, accounting fraud, banking, environmental accounting, equity analysts, executive compensation, performance measurement (especially in digital platforms), social value measurement,stock market anomalies, All members of faculty belong to one of our nine academic Subject Groups. Explore them below and click onto their dedicated group pages to find out more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

The Gillmore Centre for Financial Technology The primary mission of the Gillmore Centre is to conduct world-class, cutting-edge research at the intersection of finance and technology. Its work explores the transformative impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, mobile payments, cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding platforms on financial activities. Research is focused on three pillars; the consumer, the firm, and wider society. The Centre collaborates at scale with international partners, globally renowned Higher Education institutions, and colleagues across the University of Warwick. Recent achievements include: ■ Securing a research grant with University of California Berkeley and crytopcurrency firm Ripple, to investigate the risks posed by stablecoin de-pegging to financial market stability. W wbs.ac.uk/go/stablecoin ■ Professor David Skeie was appointed to the CBDC Academic Advisory Group (AAG), which will advise the Bank of England and the UK Government’s Treasury on developing a digital pound. W wbs.ac.uk/go/digitalpound ■ Joining forces with West Midlands body SuperTech to launch a roadmap for the tech sector that aims to deliver thousands of jobs and add £1.5 billion to the regional

operations, and design thinking and innovation management. W wbs.ac.uk/go/opsmanagement

Organisation and Work The Organisation and Work Group’s research topics include innovation, the interface between organisation and new technologies, networks, gender, ethics, sense-making, leadership, change, emotions, managerial work, routines, identity, professions and healthcare management. W wbs.ac.uk/go/OW Strategy and International Business Research from our Strategy and International Business Group covers topics such as modes and processes of internationalisation, knowledge transfer in multinationals, strategy as practice and process, innovation dynamics, technology and market emergence, complexity and uncertainty, global energy and behavioural strategy. W wbs.ac.uk/go/SIB

and the accounting profession. W wbs.ac.uk/go/accounting

Behavioural Science The research interests of the Behavioural Science Group include behavioural and experimental economics, cognitive science, judgement and decision making at the individual and organisational level, happiness and wellbeing, behaviour change, and the application of economic methods to social phenomena not generally included within economics. W wbs.ac.uk/go/behaviouralsci Entrepreneurship and Innovation The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group’s research areas include the cognition and decision making of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial teams, individual and team creativity, healthcare leadership and management, SME growth and performance, entrepreneurial finance and big data, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. W wbs.ac.uk/go/EI

economy over the next 10 years. W wbs.ac.uk/go/techroadmap

strategies and investments. W wbs.ac.uk/go/IRCroper

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OUR RESEARCH CENTRES AND NETWORKS CONTINUED

HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN ENGAGE WITH OUR RESEARCH

Centre for Organising Health and Care Research

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

The Centre for Organising Health and Care Research (COHCR) focuses on improving health and care at scale by addressing the systemic challenges and complexities facing the sector today. WBS has a long-standing reputation for shaping health and care policy and practice in the UK. This tradition began with the influential 1992 publication Shaping Strategic Change by Andrew Pettigrew, Ewan Ferlie and Lorna McKee, whose ideas have informed countless strategies and initiatives across health and care services. More than 30 years on, that legacy continues through the work of COHCR, where health and care research remains a thriving area of activity. The Centre collaborates closely with Warwick Medical School and local NHS partners, and its researchers also contribute to the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands, a five year initiative dedicated to improving care services across the region. NHS-VMI partnership The NHS VMI partnership brought together the NHS and the Virginia Mason Institute (VMI), a Washington based not for profit specialising in Lean based improvement in healthcare. Five NHS hospital trusts worked directly with VMI experts to build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement and to understand how such capability can be developed across the wider system. Partnering with NHS Improvement, the Health Foundation commissioned an independent evaluation of the five year programme. Led by Professor Graeme Currie and Dr Nicola Burgess of WBS, the evaluation provided valuable insights for NHS leaders on what works, what doesn’t, and – crucially – the reasons behind both. Find out more here W wbs.ac.uk/go/virginiamason

Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs)

Joint research projects and grants

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

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

Consulting and advisory

Engagement events

Data partnerships

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

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

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

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EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

Our CORE values Curiosity Learning as a way of life: we challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future. Openness Embracing diversity: we’re open to new voices, viewpoints, and ideas, recognising that there may be multiple solutions to any problem. Our transformative Foundation Year Programme reflects our commitment to providing access to higher education for talented and motivated students from all backgrounds. We’re the only Russell Group business school that sees all Foundation Year students gain a 100 per cent scholarship and guaranteed progression to one of our Undergraduate programmes for those who pass. Restlessness Challenging convention to find a better way: we use our initiative, drive, and resourcefulness to find answers and create real change. This sits at the heart of how we teach. Our faculty test, adapt, and refine their approach so courses stay current, connected, and designed with purpose. Excellence Never compromising our high standards: everything is done to the best of our ability and driven by a passion to achieve our goals. This is reflected in our impressive rankings results, TEF Gold, and the achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni.

A WBS education prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the world by building their knowledge, strengthening transferable skills, and inspiring curiosity, innovation, and ambition. Our teaching is transformational - shaping not only our students, but also our faculty, employers, and the wider business community. Informed by world-class research and grounded in real-world practice, our approach brings live case studies, industry insights, and immersive experiences directly into the classroom. We know that everyone learns differently and our aim is to make learning more interactive, inclusive, and effective, whether through live collaboration, recorded sessions, or simulations. We use digital tools that help people learn in ways that feel engaging, flexible, and are connected to real life. Our philosophy is rooted in our CORE values of Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness, and Excellence, and supported by three interconnected pillars that give learners and educators the space and time to reflect: learning as practice, teaching as practice, and inclusivity and choice.

The skills our graduates bring: The PRACTICE Framework To ensure our early-career students are truly graduate-ready, we’ve developed the PRACTICE Framework which is embedded into our curriculum. Designed in collaboration with industry, it includes the skills, mindset, and adaptability that businesses need now, as well as in the future. Our graduates are ready to delivery from day one and make an immediate impact.

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“The WBS approach to teaching empowers students to make meaningful change and lead with purpose. By combining academic excellence with practical experiences, our students acquire the skills to work across all functions of an organisation and deal with the challenges of the ever-evolving business environment.” Hossam Zeitoun Reader

for Student Satisfaction National Student Survey 2025 W wbs.ac.uk/go/ studentsurvey25

P R A C T C I E

Prepared, reliable, adaptable.

Professionalism

Acting with integrity and understanding impact.

Responsibility

Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 University of Warwick W warwick.ac.uk/about/ teachingandlearning

Turning data into insight and decisions.

Analytical

Evaluating information to make sound judgments. impact.

Critical Thinking

Collaborating confidently and inclusively.

Teamwork

Bringing fresh ideas and practical solutions.

Innovation and Creativity

Clear, confident communication in any context.

Communication

Understanding people and building trust.

Emotional Awareness

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INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY Excellence in teaching

We’re the first

business school in Europe to use SmartStage® with its XR capabilities. Traditional online

teaching can feel slide- heavy and unengaging, but our pioneering technology has transformed the way that online courses can be delivered. We’ve created an immersive environment that enables deeper learning, more questions, and better discussions

Classrooms remain the heart of how we teach, but technology helps extend those moments. It creates space to revisit learning, collaborate from anywhere, and engage with situations that mirror real business challenges. We use a range of tools such as our extended reality SmartStage learning environment, VR headsets, interactive whiteboards, podcasts, lecture and workshop recordings, real-time polls, and more. Digital innovations in teaching SmartStage® - Our award-winning digital learning experience Our use of extended reality has earned international recognition for the way it supports learning. We’re committed to innovation in practice and we continually invest in our infrastructure to support excellent teaching. With SmartStage®, faculty members present in a studio, utilising XR technology and interactive elements to bring lectures and case studies to life. Students can see and interact with each other through video feeds, fostering a sense of community and connection. The Bank of England has partnered with us to use this technology on the Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation qualifications. my.wbs and a blended learning experience Our custom learning environment, my.wbs, lets students join live sessions, review recordings, collaborate in groups, and connect with faculty and classmates at their convenience. Real-world simulation and global connection Technology isn’t just about screens. We bring in guest speakers virtually, use simulations that mirror actual business challenges, and create links between students’ learning and global contexts to help them to be active participants, wherever they are.

Best Digital Transformation Award at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025 W wbs.ac.uk/go/AMBA- BGA

“Teaching at WBS is student-centred, research-informed, and led by

world-class academics. Our approach combines case studies and real-world problem analysis with lectures, small- group sessions, and cutting-edge digital technologies such as SmartStage and VR headsets - creating an interactive, immersive learning experience that brings theory to life.” Emma Manifold Assistant Professor

Dan Pearson Director of Academic Environment at WBS

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SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Excellence in teaching

Helping students think critically through theatre-based learning Rachel developed a theatre‑informed approach to teaching ethics to her management students. The result? Students gained a deeper, more practical understanding they can apply in the working world.

We actively research and explore new ways of delivering and shaping our teaching and pedagogic approaches. Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), our faculty are supported to develop their teaching practice and their profile as academics. Through identifying opportunities in module teaching, designing and implementing interventions, gathering evidence, and evaluating effects on student learning and module outcomes, our teaching is continuously improved based on evidence. Behind every innovation in teaching at WBS is someone exploring, testing, and refining new ideas. As well as innovative teaching practices, SoTL has led to the publication of journal articles and book chapters, the development of teaching cases, presentations at conferences, successful HEA Fellowship applications, and more. We also lead the Business Education Scholarship & Teaching (BEST) Network, a partnership of seven UK business schools that exists to provide opportunities for SoTL collaboration and dissemination. The benefits of SoTL for faculty include: ■ Deepening skills, expertise, and confidence in teaching and learning ■ Expanding the reach, influence, and impact of teaching and learning activities on students, other educators, employers, professional bodies, and on School and university policies and practices ■ Joining a community of educators and scholars to disseminate good practices, share experiences and perspectives of teaching and learning, and engage in collaborations ■ Developing a scholarly identity and profile as a teaching-focused academic, linking to career progression.

From implicit acceptance to critical, practical understanding

“Engaging in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) has significantly shaped how I teach at WBS. It’s provided me with a supportive environment to research different teaching methods that go beyond the traditional and build a clearer, evidence-based understanding of what leads to a better learning experience and why. One example of where this work has enhanced the learning experience for students is my development of a theatre informed approach to teaching ethics. I looked at how using theatre-based activities as a form of experiential learning can help management students to engage with and better understand systemic power dynamics. By immersing themselves in different situations, the students were able to think more critically about authority and power, moving beyond implicit acceptance, and gain a deeper, more practical understanding which they can apply in the working world. This work led to the publication of ‘Teaching Moral Imagination through Theatre Pedagogy’, which won Management Education Division Global Forum Best Paper Award, Academy of Management. My advice for colleagues is simple - start with curiosity. Choose one question about your current students’ learning experience and explore it with them. Small, focused inquiries have the potential to lead into unexpected and impactful outcomes. And then, share what you find - collective learning within the SoTL community is its power.”

Rachel Dickinson Associate Professor

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GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND RANKINGS

A selection of companies our MBA graduates work for

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

MBA

Master’s

Most popular Undergraduate sector destinations:

1st in the UK for sector diversity

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

24%

Finance

22%

Accounting

Full-time MBA, Financial Times ranking 2025

14%

Consulting

12%

Banking

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

Most common Undergraduate job functions:

15%

Audit/Assurance

14%

Finance

Banking

and Consumer Goods & Retail 2022/23 cohort data

Asset/Investment Management

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

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

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