Warwick Business School
We are one of the UK's top provider of finance and business research and education. We also have the ambition and the capability to become Europe's leading university-based business school.
WBS is the largest academic department of the University of Warwick, one of Europe’s top universities. Our students come from 151 countries to learn at undergraduate, masters, MBA and PhD level. We nurture top business talent from Britain and abroad through executive education, and develop new knowledge to benefit business and society through our world-leading research.
Masters programmes
Our courses are taught by leading experts with an international research reputation in their field. Our graduates are sought after by employers because of the authoritative skills and knowledge they acquire during their studies. The depth and quality of study on our specialist courses is also an excellent preparation for PhD study.
We offer a range of courses in our Masters Portfolio with over £2m of WBS scholarships available for 2012.
The Financial Times ranks our MSc in Finance 2nd in the UK, retaining its position as the UK's top pure finance programme, and ranks our MSc in Management 35th in the world. Many of our graduates go on to work with leading companies in their field, reflecting our strong links with industry.
The Masters Portfolio covers a breadth of topics including accounting, marketing, strategy, finance, management, and IT.
The Warwick MBA
There are only a few business schools globally with accreditation from all three major international management education bodies, and we were the first in the UK to be accredited. The Financial Times ranks the Warwick Executive MBA 24th in the world, 2nd in the UK and 7th in Europe. In the first ranking on online MBAs, the Warwick MBA by distance learning was ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK. The Warwick MBA will give you a critical understanding of the latest management concepts, tools, and techniques along with the experience and resilience you need for your future career. You determine where you want to go: we’ll support you all the way.
The Warwick MBA is a qualification with many uses. Maybe you’re looking for a career boost or to change direction, or you just want to step out of your specialism and into general management. Perhaps you want to start your own business? Join WBS and connect with a network of highly experienced professionals, each on an intense one-year journey towards their own dream. Our committed and internationally recognised experts can help you reach your destination, wherever that might be. You determine where you want the Warwick MBA to take you, and we’ll support you all the way.
PhD programmes
We provide an environment in which our researchers can flourish. As a doctoral researcher at WBS you can expect ideas, rigorous critical enquiry, international perspectives and practical relevance to shape your experience and your work. In addition to your own research you will have the opportunity to collaborate with recognised experts in their field producing leading research, participating in seminars and conferences, and contributing to teaching within the school.
You will receive plenty of support through a comprehensive and structured research training programme which is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries and also various research/conference travel allowances.
Added to this, the high quality facilities we offer in beautiful campus surroundings will help you maintain a healthy balance between work and leisure. Dedicated desk space, IT resources and support, specialist library services and careers advice are just some of the advantages you can expect. With all the resources you need in one place, including excellent sporting and entertainment facilities, and easy transport links to London and elsewhere, WBS is an ideal base for your research.
