1. Introduction to
Warwick Business School
Dr Michael Shulver
Course Director, BSc Management
Warwick Business School
2. ‘Our vision is for WBS to become the leading
university-based business school in Europe.’
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3. Our community
Academic staff Support staff
210 218
Undergraduates Postgraduates
1,377 3,471
Research staff Visiting staff
26 14
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4. Our characteristics
Global
Integrated
within Business-
top-rated focused
university
Teaching Research
excellence -led
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5. At WBS you will have exposure to all
business disciplines
Accounting, Markets and Organisations
Behavioural Science
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Finance
Governance & Public Management
Industrial Relations & Organisational Behaviour
Information Systems & Management
Marketing & Strategic Management
Operations Management
Operational Research & Management Sciences
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6. You can explore other areas
at the University of Warwick
Modern Languages
Economics
Philosophy
Politics & International Studies
Law
English
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics
Computer Science
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7. Undergraduate student numbers
Total number
Course Length (years) 2011/10 intake of students
BSc Accounting & Finance 3 167 567
BSc Management 3 148 374
BSc International Management 4 46 117
BSc International Business 4 23 104
BA Law & Business 3 or 4 51 171
BSc Computer & Business Studies 3 21 61
BA German & Business Studies 4 5 40
Joint Degrees with Science 3 48 48
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8. BSc Accounting & Finance
Introduction Quantitative Understanding Business in
Economics
to Financial Analysis for Organisational Social and
for Business
YEAR 1
Accounting Management 1 Behaviour Political Context
Foundations Quantitative
Financial Integrative
of Management Analysis for Business Law
Management Project
Accounting Management 2
Foundations Global
Accounting Financial
Finance 1 of Information Environment
in Context Reporting 1
YEAR 2
Systems of Business
Issues in Global
Financial Economics
Management Finance 2 Integrative
Reporting 2 of Strategy
Accounting Project
Critical Issues ACC / FIN ACC / FIN
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
YEAR 3
in Management ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Critical Issues ACC / FIN ACC / FIN
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
in Management ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
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9. BSc Management
Introduction Quantitative Management, Markets,
Economics
to Financial Analysis for Organisations Marketing
for Business
YEAR 1
Accounting Management 1 & Society 1 & Strategy
Foundations Quantitative Management,
Operations Integrative
of Financial Analysis for Organisations
Management Project
Management Management 2 & Society 2
Governance &
Global Foundations
Economics Social
Environment of Information ELECTIVE
YEAR 2
of Strategy Environment
of Business Systems
of Business
Global
Integrative ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Project
Critical Issues
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
YEAR 3
in Management
Critical Issues
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
in Management
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10. BSc International Management
Introduction Quantitative Management, Markets,
Economics
to Financial Analysis for Organisations Marketing
for Business
YEAR 1
Accounting Management 1 & Society 1 & Strategy
Foundations Quantitative Management,
Operations Integrative
of Financial Analysis for Organisations
Management Project
Management Management 2 & Society 2
Governance
Global Economics Foundations
& Social
Environment of Strategy of Information ELECTIVE
Environment
YEAR 2
of Business Systems
of Business
Global
Integrative ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Project
Critical Issues
YEAR 4
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
in Management
Critical Issues
ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
in Management
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11. BSc International Business
Introduction Language & Quantitative Management, Markets,
to Financial Culture Analysis for Organisations & Marketing
YEAR 1
Accounting Management 1 Society 1 & Strategy
Foundations Language & Management,
Operations Integrative
of Financial Culture Organisations &
Management Project
Management Society 2
Governance
Language & Global Foundations
Economics & Social
Culture Environment of Information
for Business Environment
YEAR 2
of Business Systems
of Business
Language & Global
Economics of
Culture Integrative ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
Strategy
Project
Business
Critical Issues
& Society in ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
YEAR 4
in Management
Europe
Business
Critical Issues
& Society in ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
in Management
Europe
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12. University Partnership Programme
(UPP)
BSc Accounting and Finance, and BSc in
Management students have the
opportunity to spend a salaried
placement year in business after their
second year at Warwick
This professional work experience
offers students the opportunity to
begin studying for the premier
professional accountancy qualification
whilst studying for the UK's top-ranked
degree
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13. Your WBS degree will make you a
strong candidate for employers
BSc Accounting & BSc Management BSc International
Finance Business
First First
22% 28%
First
42%
Upper
second
Upper
Upper 55%
second
second 60%
63%
WBS Graduating Classes 2011
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14. Employment opportunities
are endless for WBS graduates
‘In 2010 the UBS Investment Banking Department recruited
more graduates from the University of Warwick than from any
other university in the UK.’
Tobias Wagnert, Executive Director, UBS
‘Through their university experiences, both study and extra-
curricular involvement, students from Warwick demonstrate the
skills and competencies we look for in our potential employees.’
Deloitte, 2010
‘90% of WBS Management graduates are working in a graduate level job six
months after leaving University.’
UniStats, 2010
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15. WBS is a key recruitment location
for employers
‘Warwick students and graduates are highly targeted by
UK employers, second only to Cambridge.’
High Fliers report, 2011
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16. Career and Skills
Undergraduate Skills Programme
Academic skills
Personal & professional development
Warwick Skills Portfolio Award
Events
Careers fairs (5 per year)
Employer presentations (c. 150 per year)
Job sector events
Careers appointments
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17. Destinations of graduating class
2010
Office administration
Management…
Advertising/marketing
Retail
Manufacturing
Financial services
Accounting services
Further study
0 10 20 30 40
Data taken from Graduate Employment Market Statistics (based on 186 respondents)
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18. Salary of WBS 2010 graduates in
employment
£50,000 +
£40,000-£49,999
£35,000-£39,999
Salary band
£30,000-£34,999
£25,000-£29,999
£20,000-£24,999
under £19,999
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
%
Data taken from Graduate Employment Market Statistics (based on 76 respondents)
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20. Who am I?
Final year BSc Accounting and Finance
Interned at Citibank in GTS in Summer 2011
Graduate offer at KPMG in audit starting 2012
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21. Why I Chose WBS
Strong academic foundations with a practical
perspective
Benefits of the WBS community and support
Outstanding recreational, sport and academic
facilities
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22. My experience of the course
Varied subjects
Restricted choice in 1st & 2nd year because…
Core subjects need to be studied
Foundations for detailed and varied modules in 3rd
year
Successfully links academic study with practical
use
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23. WBS Community
Focused and similar interests
People help each other out
Variety of careers taken post-WBS
Staff willing to help
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24. Careers Support
Warwick Careers Service
Career events and fairs
CV and application checks
Mock interviews
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25. Other Support & Advice
Advice &
Health
Welfare
Centre
Services
Resident University Counselling
Tutor Senior Tutor Service
Careers International Religious &
Service Office faith support
Personal Undergraduate Academic
Tutor Office staff
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26. Social and recreational facilities
Arts Centre
Cafés
Restaurants
Chemist
Lounges & Bars
Outdoor Areas
Hairdresser
Banks
Health Centre
Grocery Stores
Travel Agency
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27. Students’ Union
One of the largest and most active in the country
Facilities (some of them):
Copper Rooms
Terrace Bar/Pool Tables
Bread Oven
Regular events in Atrium
Societies
Covers a range of interests academic and recreational
WFS, WBSS, One World Week
Sabbatical officers
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29. Sports facilities
Sports Centre
Aerobics Studio
Rock Climbing
Sports Pavilion
Physiotherapy
Sports Halls
Fitness Suite
Football Fields
Other Outdoor
Fields
Tennis Centre
Cricket Pitch
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30. Academic facilities
Library
Learning Grid
Computer Labs
Group Study Rooms
Seminar Rooms
Lecture Halls
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31. Accommodation
On-campus accommodation
• On campus 6,302 bedrooms across a range of residences
• New hall of residence (Sherbourne) opening 2012/2013
• Campus accommodation is prioritised (not guaranteed) to all first year
undergraduates who place Warwick as their firm choice by the deadline
• Room on campus not guaranteed for Insurance or Clearing students
• Halls are fully managed and self-catering
• Rent includes: High-speed Internet, Heating, Water, Gas, Electricity, Insurance
Off-campus accommodation
• Another 1,830 bedrooms in houses in Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
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32. Warwick has excellent transport to
nearby towns and cities
University of Warwick
10 mins
London
Coventry Leamington Spa Birmingham
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33. Why I Chose WBS
Strong academic foundations with a practical perspective
Prestigious university
Varied modules covering core subjects
Depth of content, especially in final year
Material is up to date and relevant to the “real world”
Benefits of the WBS community and support
People are friendly, helpful and supportive
Wide range of career paths taken after WBS
Excellent support during time at WBS and post-WBS
Outstanding recreational, sport and academic facilities
One of the largest and most active student unions in the country
Modern academic facilities enhance your studying experience
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Editor's Notes
Ug skills programmeAcademic skills: reading & note-taking, introduction to critical thinking, revisionP & PD: working in a team, becoming more assertive, organising yourself and your time, career planningEmployer presentations: either sector or degree subject specificJob sector events include: Careers in advertising, marketing and PR, Working in HR
Average salary £26,500
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