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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