Warwick Business School
(Warwick University)
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Coventry, England
- Program Length: 12 months
- Program Cost: £53,750
- Average GMAT score: 660
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
RANKINGS
- #55 Financial Times 2023 MBA Ranking
Employment Reports (2022)
- Accepted an Offer: 91%
- Median Salary: £70,746
CLASS OF 2024
- Total Enrollment: 52
- Women: 38%
- Average GPA: 3.46
ABOUT
Warwick Business School welcomes change-makers who wish to make a positive impact in the business world and beyond. Faculty at Warwick push students to think critically and embrace their intellectual capacity. Warwick brings together people from all around the world to share their drive and motivation. Warwick works closely with policy-makers, healthcare professionals, and disability rights charities to ensure strong cooperation and cross-sector connections.
Students at Warwick begin their studies ready and willing to engage with diverse groups of people, share voices, and challenge their thinking. Warwick aims to be Europe’s leading University-based business school and their vision is driven by their mission statement which combines ‘development of cutting-edge research’, ‘providing a transformational learning experience’ and ‘working in partnership with policy and practice’.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Round 1: October 8th, 2023
- Round 2: January 14th, 2024
- Round 3: April 1th, 2024
- Round 4: May 19th, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
Transcripts
You must submit translated transcripts of your degree, along with either the original or a certified/attested hard copy. If you’re unable to provide the original/certified copies with your application, scanned and emailed copies can be temporarily accepted. When sending the originals or certified/attested copies, it is advisable to use a tracking service
GMAT or GRE
In general, a well-balanced GMAT score or a valid GRE score is required. The current GMAT average stands at 660, and they expect an equivalent performance from candidates taking the GMAT Focus edition. Depending on individual circumstances, the Warwick Test might be offered as an alternative for certain candidates.
Foreign Language Requirement
An English language exam must be taken by an individual who is not a native English language speaker or who has not been studying at an English language institution.
Recommendations
Two professional references are required, one of which should be from your current or former line manager. If you finished your education within the last five years, you can provide one academic reference and one professional reference. Your referees should be able to assess your academic or business abilities, and it is preferable for one of them to be your current line manager. Please be aware that references from family members or friends are not accepted.
Interview
The selection committee will review your application, and you might be invited for an interview. Interviews can be either face-to-face or conducted through Microsoft Teams and typically last about 60 minutes. A member of the Recruitment team, Careers Plus team, or one of our academics will conduct the interview.
Application Fee
Non-refundable application fee of £60.
PROGRAM STRENGTHS
Specialist Modules
By choosing a specialism, students focus 50% of their MBA on entrepreneurship. With 8 required modules, with 2 of the 4 elective modules within the field of entrepreneurship. At the end of the year, students opting for this specialization undergo a consultancy project where they dive deeply into a new business idea or solve an existing problem through their own venture. The networking opportunities through this specialization are offered where student attend networking events to meet potential partners, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and business angels.
Innovative Teaching Methods
Warwick Business School is known for its innovative and interactive teaching methods. The program often incorporates case studies, group projects, simulations, and real-world applications of business concepts. The emphasis on experiential learning helps students apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, enhancing their problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities.
Global Perspective
Warwick Business School’s MBA program has a strong focus on international business and a global perspective. It often attracts a diverse cohort of students from various cultural and professional backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment. The curriculum and extracurricular activities are designed to provide students with a global outlook, preparing them for leadership roles in an increasingly interconnected world.
STUDENT LIFE
Students at Warwick will not only receive support from faculty but also from fellow students and the broader alumni community as a whole. Warwick University is located in Coventry, England, in the northwest of England. The beautiful countryside offers students a quaint lifestyle, while the beautiful campus combines state-of-the-art buildings with tranquil and historic architecture.
MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Warwick’s full-time MBA program has been ranked #1 in the UK and #17 in the world by the Economist. The Full-time MBA is 12 months in length, meaning it is fast-paced, captivating, and in-depth. Utilizing Case studies as a method of teaching, students participate in lectures, seminars, group excerises and projects. Warwick’s reputation of innovation is found in the MBA program’s research and teaching methods as they impact the areas of Big Data and Behavioural Science. Students attend workshops designed to grow their professional skills. In addition, MBAers have access to valuable one-on-one coaching so that they are learning and growing in a supportive environment.
12-Month Full-time MBA Program
The program starts off with an Intensive boot camp where students learn skills to thrive during their MBA year. The Year is broken up into 3 terms, Autumn, Spring, and Summer. A mix of required and elective courses offers flexibility while maintaining proper instruction. Students can extend their studies overseas through Warwick’s PIM program.
Mandatory Classes
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Inoovation and Creativity in Organizations
- LeadershipPlus
- Marketing
FEATURED PROFESSORS
James Hayton
Professor Hayton is a professor of Applied and Organizational Psychology Research Network, WBS Executive Office, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. His research interests include human resource management fostering entrepreneurship, and strategic renewal. He is well-published, with his work appearing in the Journal of Business Venturing, and is the co-author of numerous books. He teaches both Full-time and Executive MBA courses.
Ana Galvao
Professor Galvao is a professor of Economic Modelling and Forecasting. Her research interests include empricial macroeconomics, forecasting, and nonlinear time series models. Her publications have appeared in the Journal of Econometrics and the Journal of Business and Economics Statistics. She teaches courses to postgraduate students in business forecasting and quantitative methods.