Presentation Slides for the Undergraduate Open Day held on 27th April 2011

1. Undergraduate Open Day 27th April 2011

2. Introduction to Warwick Business School MsFrances O’BrienCourse Director BSc International Business

3. Welcome to the business school of the 21st century Professor Mark Taylor Dean of Warwick Business School Started 1st April 2010 Formerly Managing Director, BlackRock One of the world’s most highly-cited researchers in finance and economics ‘Our vision is for WBS to become the leading university-based business school in Europe.’

4. Our community Support staff 218 Undergraduates 1,377 Postgraduates 3,471 Academic staff 210 Research staff 26 Visiting staff 14

5. Our characteristics

6. We are a university-based business school

7. At WBS you will have exposure to all business disciplines Accounting Behavioural Science Enterprise Teaching Finance Governance & Public Management Industrial Relations & OrganisationalBehaviour Information Systems & Management Marketing & Strategic Management Operations Management Operational Research & Management Sciences

8. You can explore other areas at University of Warwick Modern Languages Economics Philosophy Politics & International Studies Law English Mathematics & Statistics Physics Computer Science

9. We have built our research on cutting-edge research One of only three 5* UK business schools Over 50% of the submitted research was of international excellence 2001 Ranked 5th in the UK for Business and Management research 75% of work was at 3* or 4* (international and world leading quality) 89% of WBS research-active staff submitted to the RAE 2008

11. Accounting & FinanceThe Times Good University Guide 2011

12. Business & ManagementThe Guardian University Guide 2011

14. We are a UK superbrand ‘It is no surprise that the high regard in which WBS is held by the international business community has translated into being recognised as a UK Business Superbrand. It is a brand that continues to gain momentum and every year is a more compelling challenger to its often older and more established rivals.’ Stephen CheliotisCEO, The Centre of Brand Analysis

16. BSc Accounting & Finance – UPP

17. BSc Management

18. BSc International Management

19. BSc International Business

20. BA Law & Business Studies

21. BSc Computer & Business Studies

22. BA German & Business Studies

24. BSc Accounting & Finance YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

25. BSc Management YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

26. BSc International Management YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 4

27. BSc International Business YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 4

30. 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 ‘90% of WBS Management graduates are working in a graduate level job six months after leaving University.’ UniStats, 2010 ‘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 and the passion we would expect from our future leaders.’ Deloitte

33. Salary of WBS 2009 graduates in employment

34. Student’s perspective onWarwick Business School Mikko TamminenCurrent student on BSc Management, 3rd year

35. International student community 40% Undergraduate students from outside EU 130 Visiting students each year 45 Students spend year abroad each year

39. WBS education focuses on building solid knowledge & practical skills Presentations Written assignments Examinations

40. Warwick campus ranked best in the United Kingdom

41. Social & recreational facilities Restaurants Cafés Arts Centre Chemist Lounges & bars Hairdresser Banks Outdoor areas

42. Sports facilities Sports halls Sports centre Physiotherapy Aerobics studio Sports pavilion Fitness suite Rock climbing

43. Academic facilities Learning Grid Library Computer Labs Group study rooms

44. Accommodation

45. Support & advice Advice & Welfare Services Health Centre University Senior Tutor Resident Tutor Counselling Service Religious & faith support International Office Undergraduate Office Academic staff Personal Tutor

46. Warwick has excellent transport to nearby towns and cities 1.5 hours University of Warwick 35 minutes London 10 mins 25 minutes Leamington Spa Coventry Birmingham

47. WBS has provided global employment prospects

48. Why choose WBS? ‘Our education is a combination of astrong foundation and cutting-edge knowledge from the latest research.’ ‘We are truly international and learn about business in every corner of the globe.’ ‘Warwick Business School has a strong brand name and is known by employers globally.’ ‘Warwick ensures that your university life will be rewarding and a lot of fun!’ Students of the graduating class 2011

49. Graduate perspective onWarwick Business School Eleanor Reynolds BSc Management Graduate Systems Technician – Severn Trent Ltd

50. Eleanor Reynolds – Systems Technician at Severn Trent Water My experiences of the BSc Management Programme What I gained from the course How it has helped me in my chosen career Current role at Severn Trent Water

51. Parents & family members Stay up to date on what is happening at Warwick whilst your son or daughter is studying here. www.warwick.ac.uk/alumni/family/registration Email updates begin in December. J

53. Undergraduate Open Day 27th April 2011