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Undergraduate Programme 2018 For the Change Makers
Why Warwick
Business School?
Constantly evolving, today’s business world is fast paced.
To succeed you need not only the very latest theory and
Find out more about us practice but also the ability to challenge the status quo and
Visit our website for the latest information on deliver cutting-edge solutions.
our courses, fees and scholarship opportunities,
as well as our latest news, events, and to hear Warwick Business School is a world-class business school
from former and current students about what at the heart of a world-class university. We welcome students
life is really like here at WBS.
from all over the world. This wide range of cultures fuels our
We're always happy to help you with any community and creates an exciting environment for diverse
queries you may have.
discussion and debate. Our unique core values provide a
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challenging and innovative learning culture that will prepare
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your individual goals.
Our faculty produces transformative research that seeks
to lead the debate and create impact. This research
underpins our teaching, helping to develop inquisitive and
entrepreneurial minds that will make a positive contribution
in an ever-changing world.
So, we welcome the future problem solvers, value creators
and change makers who share our intellectual curiosity
and values. Does that sound like you?
Restlessness
Curiosity Always challenging
Our forever Learning as a way
convention to find
values of life
a better way
Excellence
Join our conversation Openness Never
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mindset, embracing high standards
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Welcome to
Warwick Business School
A Warwick Business As an undergraduate student at WBS and
the University of Warwick you will join a
No.1
Targeted university by the largest
number of top employers
School (WBS) dynamic student body and a lifelong global The University of Warwick
alumni community. Our world-class reputation The High Fliers Report 2017
undergraduate degree is reflected in our rankings and in Warwick’s
5th in the UK for is ranked 8th in the UK by
research output The Guardian
combines academic position as the number one targeted university
by the largest number of top employers Research Excellence
excellence and the latest (The High Fliers Report 2017). Framework 2014
theory with practical Whatever your business and career aspirations
business insights to may be, I am confident that this is the perfect
Top 50
platform from which to start your career,
ensure you’re ready for launch new ventures, develop your business
thinking, and ultimately achieve your career goals.
your next move.
Come along to campus, meet us, talk to
Nestled in the heart of the University of us and discover what WBS can do for you. Business & Management Studies
Warwick campus, our prime location means and Accounting & Finance –
all Undergraduate students have access Professor Andy Lockett
Dean of Warwick Business School
Ranked in QS World University
to state-of-the-art learning facilities, the
choice of not one but two dedicated career
Rankings by Subject
services, the opportunity to meet with 7 professional networks Founded in 1967
leading organisations and access to a range
of societies and facilities to enrich their
Warwick experience.
WBS offers a fun,
challenging and exciting
enjoy, and benefit from, a sociable community
of learning that successfully combines world-
leading academic research, practical and
applicable insights and an ethos of success
185,000
University of Warwick
student experience and innovation. global alumni
that equips graduates We are proud of our Undergraduate Programme 69 geographical 42,000 WBS global alumni
with the necessary and our student experience, and are very excited alumni networks in over 130 countries
about the many innovations and developments
knowledge and skills to that are taking place in order to ensure that
thrive and succeed in WBS students continue to receive the best
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experience and opportunities possible.
their chosen career path. I hope this brochure provides you with all of
the information you seek, and I hope it conveys
Our students are at the very heart of our
some of the excitement and pride we all feel
community, and their insights and feedback
about undergraduate courses at WBS.
help us to shape our modules, courses of study
and packages of support. That ensures we Should you have any further queries please
get in touch, we’ll be happy to talk to you. 58 nationalities The average age of
provide a great student experience.
48/52%
represented students starting
All our programmes are consistently ranked Professor John Rudd our undergraduate
highly, and our graduates are in demand by Associate Dean Undergraduate
courses (2016/2017)
courses
the very best organisations. WBS students (Undergraduate Programme)
Female/male split
EFMD
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Life on campus
“It’s an amazing experience,
you’re going to meet some
amazing, ambitious people
from all over the world and
you’re going to learn a lot about Jasmine Yeo
yourself and also how other We know that lifestyle is just as important Graduate Trainee
people work. Those skills will as your undergraduate degree course when Ruffer LLP
selecting where to study. BSc International
be invaluable whatever you Business (2012-16)
end up doing.” Our campus is just over an hour by rail from
London and on the doorstep of Coventry,
Hugh Thomas
Birmingham, Royal Leamington Spa and
Co-founder, Ugly Drinks
Stratford-upon-Avon. We’re proud to say
BSc Management (2007-10)
that it is home to students and staff from all
over the world. Inclusive, vibrant and packed “I lived on campus in my
with excellent learning, study, lifestyle and first year which was a great
practical facilities, our campus is like a small way to ease the transition
town. Acres of green space provide the between school and
perfect backdrop for relaxing, walking, university. Everything is
running, cycling and sports. available here for you, from
shops and banks to a gym.”
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“I feel that WBS students are
very much recruited and
looked for. It is a very competitive
environment to get jobs
nowadays and I don’t think I
would’ve been able to get
my job without having
Warwick Business School
on my CV.”
Rachel Knott
Restructuring Analyst, EY
BSc International
Management (2011-15)
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Arts Centre Sports Centre 1 grocery store Kiran Dash
with cinema, 2 theatres, with swimming pool, games – easy access to all Associate
1 gallery and 1 concert hall hall, climbing wall, 8 tennis courts your esssentials PwC Middle East
and over 20 fitness classes BSc Accounting & Finance
(2013-16)
“On Warwick campus
you have everything
that you need and for
an international student
1 monthly food market that's the best thing.”
Night clubs, bars and pub 12 food and drink outlets
– grab and go or sit and relax
1 chaplaincy 1 health centre
with 5 chaplains from Anglican, 1 pharmacy
Catholic, Free Church, Jewish
and Muslim faiths
5 dedicated study spaces 1 library open 24/7 750 acre campus
housed within Warwick Business
School, on campus and in
Leamington Spa
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Alex Austin
Broker Account Manager
Funding Circle UK
BSc Management
(2012-15)
“You don't just feel like you're
a Warwick or WBS student
while you're here, you feel
like you're a Warwick or WBS
student for life. You've got
that sense of community.”
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Accommodation
Moving away from home to live at
university is an exciting time.
Warwick Accommodation provides
free support to all of our full-time
students, making the transition to
living independently as smooth and
worry free as possible by helping you 11 halls of 8,000 rooms on
find accommodation that’s right for residence on and off campus
you, whatever your budget, lifestyle campus
or practical needs.
When you apply for accommodation our Residential
Life Team will work to match you with people who have
similar interests or lifestyles, which makes settling in
easier.
Most first-year students apply to live on campus, where
you’re never more than 15 minutes’ walk from your
lectures and all of our learning, study, lifestyle and
practical facilities.
The University of Warwick guarantees University
managed accommodation for all new full-time
first-year WBS undergraduates*, provided that: WiFi access £80-167 pw*
■ You’ve accepted an offer from Warwick
as your firm choice
■ You apply online for accommodation by the deadline
we confirm after you accept our offer
■ You meet the conditions of your offer by 31 August.
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*Figures given are for 2017-18. Updated costs are published at
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Clubs, societies
and volunteering
Maple Chau
With a vibrant Students' We work closely with a number of societies BSc Management
Union, over 250 societies on including the Management Society, Warwick (current student)
Entrepreneurs, Enactus, Finance Societies,
campus and 65 sports clubs
AIESEC, Marketing Society, Risk Management
there are lots of ways to Society, Women’s Careers Society and
challenge your mind and body. Warwick Business School Society (WBSS).
There really is something for WBSS is the largest independent student-run
everyone, enabling you to society at the University of Warwick and
relax, try something new, provides access to a wide range of employers
through company presentations and
find your passion, enhance “Clubs and societies are a
networking events, as well as the opportunity
your employability, have fun to network with students from other significant part of Warwick
and really maximise your universities. Their buddy scheme is available life. It is a great chance
Warwick experience. throughout your first year at university for for students to meet
additional peer support. different people and build
up their network”
You can become further involved with
academic life at Warwick by being elected
as a Student Representative on the Staff
Student Liaison Committee (SSLC) which
is made up of students and staff, including
Course Directors. The committees provide
an accessible arena in which to discuss ideas
and provide feedback relating to teaching,
learning and student support.
You can also get involved with local and
international volunteering opportunities,
enabling you to make a difference both close
to home and on a global scale.
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volunteers
Over 250 Societies 65 Sports Clubs Local and international
volunteering
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Student Support
Support services on campus
range from helping you
manage your finances and
workload to settling into
shared accommodation and
accessing medical services.
You will also be allocated
a Personal Tutor who is an
academic member of staff
and whose role is to support
students both academically
and pastorally.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
offer advice and guidance to students on
their mental and physical health, working in
conjunction with the medical centre and
other support services on campus. Disability
Services provide tailored support and can
put in place reasonable individual adjustments
to ensure students can successfully complete
their degree and get the most out of life
at Warwick.
The Residential Life Team consists of members
of staff and postgraduate students who live
alongside students on campus in our halls of
residence. This means they are nearby if you
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adjust to living away from home among
new people.
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Launching
your career
Perhaps you know exactly what WBS CareersPlus
you would like to do after graduation, Our dedicated WBS CareersPlus team provides specialised
or perhaps you’re still considering careers services solely for WBS students including:
your options? ■ 1-2-1 careers coaching
Whatever point you are at in planning ■ C
areer planning and preparation workshops
your career, you’ll find lots of support, ■ Employer events
resources and activities available at ■ Work placements and internships.
WBS and the University of Warwick to
Our workshops cover all aspects of the job application
help you make decisions, enhance your process, from creating your CV to preparing for interviews
employability skills and achieve and assessment centres. Tailored sessions, such as ‘What
your career goals. job is right for you?’ can help you to plan your future
career and actions. If you have a question about writing
applications, wish to explore your career options, or need
to prepare for interviews and assessment centres, our
1-2-1 careers appointments with dedicated careers staff
can help you, right here at WBS.
We organise employer events on summer internships,
year-in-industry placements and graduate opportunities.
We also host employer-led skills workshops and run
informal networking sessions. Bespoke employer events
for our students have seen the likes of EY, L’Oréal, Aldi,
Johnson & Johnson, Royal Bank of Scotland, Grant
Thornton UK LLP, Accenture and Aston Martin visit WBS,
providing students with great networking opportunities
and links to top local, national and international brands.
16 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 17Additional
career support
Natalia Dobias
Student Careers & Skills Sprint Personal Development Adoption Change
In addition to the tailored services available
Programme Management Consultant
at WBS, the University of Warwick has an Female undergraduate students can also Microsoft
excellent Centre for Student Careers & take advantage of the Sprint Personal BSc Management
Skills who also provide 1-2-1 advice, skills Development Programme. It aims to (2011-15)
workshops, access to job vacancies and develop confidence and assertiveness and
further opportunities to meet employers on helps you to identify your core values. It
campus. also assists with developing your personal
branding and helps you to build strategies for
Events organised throughout the year include
managing stress and change. It is delivered in
the Business, Finance & Consultancy Fair, “The help from the careers
partnership with employers.
Investment Banking Uncovered, Careers in team was invaluable
Advertising, Marketing and PR, Careers in W warwick.ac.uk/services/skills/
Adam Lister in my first year when I
Digital Communications, Careers in Politics personal/sprint was preparing for job
BSc Accounting & Finance
(2012-16) and Government plus many more. Employers interviews and assessment
who have been involved in the events include The Warwick Skills Portfolio
Award centres. Their support
PwC, Deloitte, Barclays, Unilever, Virgin
with building my CV, mock
Media, Jaguar Land Rover, Vodafone, the The Warwick Skills Portfolio Award (WSPA) interviews and workshops
Royal Air Force and Deutsche Bank. will help you to develop skills that are valued on interpersonal skills
The Centre for Student Careers & Skills by employers, and that will be useful for you
taught me how to stand out
also offers innovative ways to gain in your personal life, and whilst studying here
from the crowd.”
experience. You can get involved in their at Warwick.
active volunteering programme, Warwick W warwick.ac.uk/services/skills/awards/
“The WBS CareersPlus team Volunteers; apply for undergraduate research wspa
helped support me with bursaries; and access thousands of on- and
my application for my work off-campus work experience opportunities. Mentoring
placement at Goldman Sachs, They also help students pull together their
We run a mentoring programme for both
so I was able to organise experiences and tell their unique story with
students and alumni. All mentors have
my thoughts and plan my confidence in applications and interviews,
close links with WBS or Warwick, or are WBS
application efficiently. I found assisted by their online MyPortfolio tool.
graduates. This award-winning scheme
the large number of companies W warwick.ac.uk/careersandskills has helped over 550 mentees to date and
that visit Warwick particularly has been awarded Investors in People
helpful when applying to firms, accreditation. The programme costs £345
I was able to speak to graduates for two years.
and build up a network.”
W wbs.ac.uk/go/wbsmentoring Victor Vintu
Director of Operations
DigitalGenius
BSc Accounting & Finance
(2009-12)
Number one targeted university
“If you’re thinking about doing
by the largest number of top
a degree at Warwick, just do
employers
it. You have no idea how cool
The High Fliers Report 2017 your life is going to turn out
after you graduate.”
18 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 19BSc Accounting
& Finance
Murtaza Mohammed
Key facts: Overview BSc Accounting & Finance
UCAS course code: NN34 BSc Accounting & Finance is a professionally- (current student)
oriented qualification, which is consistently
Course duration: 3 years full-time
ranked highly in major UK league tables. You
Entry requirements will gain the skills, knowledge and confidence
to operate effectively in the fast paced
■ A levels: AAA including Maths or Further world of multinational companies and global
Maths. Maths-related subjects such as financial markets.
Statistics, Economics, Accounting or
Finance do not meet the Mathematics You will be encouraged from the outset to
requirement for this course think critically, enabling you to analyse and “There is a visible emphasis
interpret real life business issues in order on group work at WBS.
■ GCSEs: A in a Humanities/Social Sciences to devise solutions, helping to prepare you
Dayana Zahari subject Working in multicultural
for your career in accountancy, financial groups with new people
BSc Accounting & Finance
(2013-16) ■ International Baccalaureate: 38 overall services, or management. You will also have is exciting and insightful.
including at least 5 in Higher Level Maths. the opportunity to develop your interpersonal
There is also a range of
skills including communication, leadership
■ Applications from candidates with other different modules you
and team-working, to become more
internationally-recognised qualifications can study; the choices
adaptable and resilient to change.
are also welcomed. for instance range from
You will be taught by leading academics who core finance to different
For English language requirements see
are well connected with industry and able to languages.”
page 41.
combine cutting-edge theory with real-world
Exemptions practice. We have well-established links
“The best thing about the with accountancy firms, investment banks
programme is the fact that I If you study specific accounting or finance and renowned national and international
can take up a language whilst modules as part of your degree you may be employers such as UBS and EY.
also doing accounting and eligible for exemptions from a number of
professional accountancy exams. In your third year, one of the modules you
finance modules. The various
will study is Critical Issues in Management.
modules will help me to W wbs.ac.uk/go/exemptions
This module will enable you to integrate
understand how organisations what you have learned throughout your
work as a whole. Additionally, studies, enhance your knowledge through the
the class is diverse with people introduction of new concepts; and apply your
from all over the world.” skills to a range of 'real life' case studies.
31 nationalities
Ranked 3rd in the UK
by The Guardian 2018
Ranked 5th in the UK by
The Complete University
Guide 2018
represented on
the programme
43/57%
Female/male split
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& Finance
Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Elective modules Here are some examples of the companies Where do our graduates work?
our students have worked at while on their
Terms 1 and 2: Study 10 core modules Terms 1 and 2: You will study a further nine Terms 1 and 2: You will choose eight elective You may choose elective modules from ■ Bank of America Merrill Lynch
placement:
introducing you to the fundamentals of core modules and have the option to select modules, of which four must be from an a range of subject areas including:
■ Deloitte
accounting finance, accounting and business one elective module of your choice. You can accounting or finance discipline. You will also accounting, behavioural science, finance, ■ EY
management. also choose to defer Economics of Strategy study one double weighted core module, marketing, strategy, law, information ■ EY
■ ESSO
and/or one of Issues in Management Critical Issues in Management. systems management, operational research, ■ FTI Consulting
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. ■ PwC
Accounting, Financial Reporting 2 or Finance organisational behaviour or operations
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. If ■ Goldman Sachs
2 to create space for additional electives. management. You may also select subjects ■ The Walt Disney Company
you choose the Undergraduate Partnership
from outside of WBS such as economics ■ Google
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Programme, Year 3 includes assessments in ■ MGH Technology solutions
or a language.
August/September. ■ Jaguar Land Rover
■ RSM.
How will I be assessed? ■ John Lewis Partnership
After WBS
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Throughout the study programme you will be ■ JP Morgan
Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar assessed by a mix of examinations, essays, What do our graduates do? ■ KPMG
reports, case-study analyses and group work.
■ Audit Associate ■ PwC
Introduction Foundations of Accounting in Issues in Critical Issues in Critical Issues in
to Financial Management Context Management Management Management Placements ■ ACA Graduate Trainee ■ Royal Bank of Scotland
Accounting Accounting Accounting
In collaboration with the Institute of ■ Accountant ■ RSA Associates
Chartered Accountants in England and
■ Accounts Associate ■ The National Audit Office.
Wales (ICAEW), we participate in the
Economics for Financial Financial Financial Accounting or Accounting or Undergraduate Partnership Programme ■ Acturial Associate
Business Management Reporting 1 Reporting 2 Finance Elective Finance Elective Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
which enables selected students to gain This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
■ Analyst
professional work experience during an
intercalated year. This involves working in ■ Assurance Associate
an accounting role with an ICAEW member ■ Auditor
Quantitative Quantitative Finance 1: Finance 2: Accounting or Accounting or organisation during the third year of the
Analysis for Analysis for Financial Markets Corporate Finance Finance Elective Finance Elective ■ Equity Research Analyst
Management 1 Management 2
course. Depending on the organisation, you
£27,000
may also be able to take professional ACA ■ Investment Banking Analyst
exams during the placement which will form
■ Operations Analyst
the first year of the ACA training contract.
Foundations of Business Law Global Environment Global Integrative Elective Elective You can work in the UK or overseas, before ■ Trainee Chartered Accountant.
Organisational of Business Project
Behaviour returning to WBS for the final year of the Average salary six months
Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
course. The programme forms 10% of the This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do. after the course
overall degree classification. Source Unistats.
CORE Practice Business Planning – Elective Economics of Elective Elective You may also be interested in securing a
89%
integrative project Strategy summer internship, or applying for a Spring
Week position at an accountancy firm
or investment bank; our dedicated WBS
CareersPlus team will be on hand to support
you with your application. In addition to of students go on to work
working in accounting, our students also and/or study six months after
take up work placements focusing on finance completing the course
and consulting.
22 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 23BSc Digital Innovation
& Entrepreneurship
Key facts: Overview
UCAS course code: N212 Digital innovation plays a key role in how
organisations operate and compete with
Course duration: 3 years full-time
each other today. Understanding and being
Entry requirements able to drive innovation is important across
almost any industry, from large organisations
■ A levels: AAA to small entrepreneurial start-ups.
■ GCSEs: A in Maths and A in a Humanities/ BSc Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Social Sciences subject will enable you to understand, design
■ International Baccalaureate: 38 overall and manage digital solutions for future
business. Whether you are looking for a
■ Applications from candidates with other
career in technology management for a
internationally-recognised qualifications
large organisation or small start-up, want to
are also welcomed.
become a consultant helping organisations
For English language requirements see to harness technology, or are interested
page 41. in starting your own business, this course
will provide you with a toolkit of practical
skills and theoretical perspectives to ensure
business success.
You will be introduced to a few key
technologies and software development
methods. However, no prior experience or
technical skills are required – the course will
teach you how to use technology strategically
in different business contexts.
You will be taught by internationally-
recognised academics from our
Information Systems & Management and
Entrepreneurship & Innovation groups, many
of whom have experience in consulting
or entrepreneurship. This teaching will
be complemented by visits from senior
professionals from industry, in particular IT
and innovation-related staff. They will help
to explain and illustrate how theory works
in practice, through real case-studies and
experiences.
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& Entrepreneurship
“Our new course offers
students a combination
of skills and knowledge
that are in high demand.
You will be able to head for
Year 1: Year 2: Year 3:
entrepreneurial careers
Terms 1 and 2: Study eight core modules Terms 1 and 2: You will study a further six core Terms 1 and 2: Five core modules and four
and select two elective modules that offer a modules and four elective modules. You also elective modules. The Digital Innovation
as well as careers in
broad foundation of digital innovation and begin to study the core topics in depth. Project 2 module runs throughout the year. consulting and information
entrepreneurial concepts, business practice
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams.
management.”
and development.
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Aleksi Aaltonen
Course Director
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar
CORE Practice Data Modelling Digital Business Project Digital Innovation Digital Innovation
and Analysis in Modern Management Project 2 Project 2
Organisations
Introduction to Business System Enterprise Business Consulting Strategy, Platforms Open Innovation, Elective modules How will I be assessed? After WBS
Innovation and Analysis Information and Digital Sourcing and
Entrepreneurship Systems Innovation Funding Each year comprises 10 modules with Throughout the study programme you will be This is a new course which has been designed
opportunities to choose from a wide assessed by a mixture of examinations, essays, for those who are looking to start their own
variety of elective modules from a range reports, case-study analyses and group work. business or are seeking roles in IT-oriented
Digital Ventures Digital Innovation Funding your Entrepreneurship Understanding the Business Data
of subject areas including: marketing, streams. Alternatively, you might be interested
Project 1 Digital Venture and New Business Entrepreneur Analytics strategy, information systems management, Placements in working in a specific role, such as:
operational research, organisational Why not extend your degree to four years
Year 1-3 Term 3: April-June revision and exams. ■ Business Change Management
behaviour, accounting, finance and operations and take an intercalated year working in
management. You may choose subjects ■ Business/IT Performance Management
industry in Year 3? Our WBS CareersPlus
Agile Programming Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective from WBS and other departments across team will provide advice and guidance on ■ Cyber Security and Risk Governance
the University to tailor your studies, such finding a placement. Alternatively, many of
as economics, computer science, or ■ Data Analytics
our students gain exposure to their preferred
a language. sector or organisation as part of a summer ■ Digital Consulting
internship, which can be a great way to ■ Enterprise, Cloud and SAAS Architecture
Design Thinking Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective secure a graduate job.
for Digital ■ IT Outsourcing and Commercial
Innovation Procurement
■ Mobile and Internet of Things Solutions
■ Project Management
■ Systems Integration.
26 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 27BSc International
Business
Key facts: Overview An integral part of your year abroad will be Here are some examples of the companies
to attend a compulsory seminar. This three- our students have worked at while on their
UCAS course codes: Today’s fast-paced business world requires
day seminar will provide the opportunity to approved work placement:
BSc International Business with French: N1R1 the ability to think and act globally. Our
reflect on your year-abroad and support you
BSc International Business with German: N1R2 highly ranked programme will enable you to ■ JCDecaux
in preparing for the two assignments that
BSc International Business with Italian: N1R3 combine your passion for languages with a ■ Sterling International
make up 10%of your overall degree.
BSc International Business with Spanish: N1R4 business degree.
In addition, you will work in groups on a case ■ Chanel
Course duration: 4 years full-time Throughout the course you will develop a
study that relates to the city in which the ■ HSBC
(with year abroad) deep understanding of the core principles
seminar is taking place. Previous seminars
of international business and management ■ IBM
Entry requirements have been based in Venice and case studies
which will be further advanced by a
have included The Rialto Market and Venice ■ SEAT
■ A levels: AAA guaranteed year abroad either working or
in Peril.
studying in your chosen language, enabling ■ Microsoft
Luis Peiro Camaro Adan ■ GCSEs: A in Maths and A in a Humanities/ Tamsin Wood
you to enhance your foreign language skills. In your third year you will have the
BSc International Business Social Sciences subject ■ Infosys Consulting Inc. BSc International Business
opportunity to take up an approved work
(2012-16) During your year abroad you’ll immerse (current student)
■ International Baccalaureate: 38 overall placement. Our WBS CareersPlus team will ■ Missoni
yourself in local culture. If you choose to
with a Higher Level 5 in the language provide advice and guidance on finding a ■ Digital Brand Architects
work, you will also learn about doing business
placement.
■ You must have a qualification in the in another country and the differences in ■ L'Oréal
language to be studied such as A level or working practices. Whichever path you
■ Nestlé.
IB Higher level French, German or choose, you will return to WBS a confident
Spanish, or equivalent in other acceptable learner, ready to put your new and developed
qualifications, or at least CEFR B2 in knowledge and skills into practice for your
all four language skills - reading, writing, final year.
“The best thing about my course listening, speaking “International Business
You’ll benefit from working with people from
was the opportunity to study has provided me with a
■ If you are interested in the Italian stream, other countries which ensures interesting
abroad. I was not only able perfect fusion between
evidence of language ability at A level or group work and debate and further increases
to discover and learn a new my love of language and
equivalent in any modern foreign your international experience.
culture, but to open my mind business. The first year of
language is sufficient. Grade B in GCSE
further, developing my ability Year abroad the course suited my needs
Italian or 5 in IB Standard Level Italian are
to think critically.” also considered
perfectly as I wasn’t sure
You will be guaranteed a place with one of
on my specialism so the
■ You will not be able to study a language our partner universities in Europe, Canada
69/31%
wide range of modules in
in which you are already fluent or a native or Latin America. The flexibility of our
all functions of business
speaker. year abroad allows you to choose whether
Ranked 4th in the UK allowed me to discover
you would like to study, undertake a work
For English language requirements see by The Guardian 2018 my expertise.”
placement or a combination of the two. We Female/male split
page 41.
do not organise work placements, however
our dedicated WBS CareersPlus team will
Exemptions
provide support in making your applications.
If you study specific accountancy or finance
modules as part of your degree, you may be
eligible for exemptions from a number of
professional accountancy exams.
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10 nationalities
represented on
the programme
28 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 29BSc International
Business
£26,000
Year 1: Year 3: Year 4: Elective modules Where do our graduates work?
Terms 1 and 2: Study 10 core modules that Whether you are studying or working Terms 1 and 2: Three core modules, the You can choose elective modules from a ■ Amazon
provide an introduction to key areas of abroad, you will also take two core modules: double weighted module Critical Issues range of subject areas including: accounting,
■ Paramount
business, including a double module in your International Business in Context, and Year in Management and Language modules finance, marketing, strategy, law, information Average salary six months
chosen language. Abroad Portfolio which are submitted on your plus International Perspectives in Business, systems management, operational research, ■ Société Générale after the course
return in Year 4. This year counts for 10%of Management and Society. organisational behaviour and operations
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. ■ Unilever Source, Unistats.
your final degree classification. You will attend management. In your final year, you may
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams.
a three day seminar in Term 2, which typically select subjects from outside of WBS such as ■ Speedo
Year 2:
90%
takes place in Venice, and is an assessed part economics, or law; a second language can also ■ BP
Terms 1 and 2: Continue with your language of your degree. Year 3 includes exams at be taken in your final year.
and cultural studies along with five core ■ CACI Ltd
partner institutions (not counted) and two
modules and three electives. assignments submitted August/September. How will I be assessed? ■ Deloitte
of students go on to work
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Throughout the study programme you will be ■ EY and/or study six months after
assessed by a mixture of examinations, essays, completing the course
■ General Electric
reports, case-study analyses and group work.
■ Pernod Ricard
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 After WBS
Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar ■ Tesco.
What do our graduates do?
Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
Introduction Foundations Economics Economics Year Critical Issues Critical Issues ■ Assistant Brand Manager This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
to Financial of Financial for Business of Strategy abroad in Management in Management
Accounting Management either ■ Associate Consultant
studying,
working Critical Issues in ■ Associate Partner Manager
or both Management
Language Language Language Language Language Language
■ Business Development Assistant
■ Financial Analyst
■ Graduate Marketing Professional
■ Implementation Consultant
Quantitative Operations Global Global International Elective
■ Junior Business Analyst
Analysis for Management Environment Integrative Perspectives in
Management 1 of Business Project Business ■ Junior Consultant
Management
and Society ■ Marketing Executive
■ Performance Analyst
CORE Practice Management, Governance, Elective Elective Elective
Organisations Politics and ■ Research Officer
and Society Corporate ■ Sourcing Executive
Accountability
■ Trainee Accountant.
Markets, Business Elective Elective Elective Elective Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
Marketing and Planning This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
Strategy
30 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 31BSc International
Management
Key facts: Overview Year abroad
UCAS course code: N290 Our BSc International Management degree You will spend a compulsory year abroad,
is consistently highly ranked. It provides the either studying at a partner university,
Course duration: 4 years full-time
opportunity to gain a broad knowledge of working in an approved placement or a
business and management, while improving combination of the two. We have partnered
Entry requirements
your ability to operate across cultural with over 50 institutions in over 20 countries
■ A levels: AAA boundaries, embrace different perspectives around the world. Current partnerships are
■ GCSEs: A in Maths and A in a Humanities/ and challenge traditional ways of thinking. offered in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China,
Ranked 4th in the UK
Social Sciences subject Hong Kong, Japan, North America, Russia,
International exposure brings added value by The Guardian 2018
Singapore, South Korea and various countries
■ International Baccalaureate: 38 overall to your academic, personal and professional
across Europe. Evidence suggests that
development and enables you to build
■ Applications from candidates with other students taking a year abroad as part of their
your global network. Both traditional and
Shalani Bhalla internationally-recognised qualifications degree are, on average, twice as likely to be in Victoire Lépine
innovative teaching methods, enhanced
BSc International are also welcomed. employment after their degree (Going Global BSc International
Management by state-of-the-art technology, are used to Management
Report, 2016).
(current student) For English language requirements see provide a wide range of learning experiences. (2013-17)
page 41. In your third year you will have the
Our four year course is designed to equip you
opportunity to take up an approved work
with the knowledge and employability skills
Exemptions placement. Our WBS CareersPlus team will
for a successful career in global business.
provide advice and guidance on finding
51/49%
If you study specific accountancy or finance Your third year will be spent abroad, in either
modules during your degree, you may be a placement.
a partner institution and/or working on an
eligible for exemptions from a number of approved work placement. This will increase Here are some examples of the companies
professional accountancy exams. your confidence, cultural awareness and our students have worked at while on their
“Studying at Warwick has truly prepare you for your final year and future approved work placement: Female/male split “The best thing about this
W wbs.ac.uk/go/exemptions
exceeded my expectations as it career. In your fourth year you will return to course is the freedom you
■ British Chambers of Commerce
has allowed me to broaden my WBS to complete your studies, empowered by have to shape your own
horizons in an academic, social your overseas experience. ■ Chanel degree. You can choose
and cultural sense. The beauty ■ Clarins elective modules according
You can tailor your degree towards your
of my degree is its flexibility in career aspirations by selecting elective
to what matters the most
■ Colgate
accommodating all interests modules from WBS and other University of to you. Additionally, WBS has
and areas in business.” Warwick departments. This provides the ■ Goldman Sachs amazing choices for year
opportunity to specialise in a particular area ■ HSBC abroad destinations ranging
or to take a broader approach to your studies. from the best business
■ IBM school in Europe to leading
34 nationalities
■ L’Oréal universities in exciting
represented on
■ Peugeot international cities.”
the programme
■ Procter and Gamble
■ Rothschild & Co.
32 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 33BSc International
Management
£30,000
Year 1: Year 3: Year 4: Elective modules Where do our graduates work?
Terms 1 and 2: Study 10 core modules that Whether you are studying or working Terms 1 and 2: One double-weighted core You can choose elective modules from a range ■ BGL Group
provide an introduction to key areas of abroad, you will also take two core modules: module, Critical Issues in Management, and of subject areas including: marketing, strategy,
■ Capco
business. International Management in Context, and eight electives. entrepreneurship, human resources, customer Average salary six months
Year Abroad Portfolio which are submitted service management, industrial relations, law ■ Merrill Lynch Wealth Management after the course
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams.
on your return in Year 4. This year counts for as well as accounting and finance. You may
■ Procter & Gamble Source, Unistats.
Year 2: 10%of your final degree classification. You will select subjects from outside of WBS such as
also attend a compulsory workshop in term economics, or a language. ■ Trafigura
80%
Terms 1 and 2: Four core modules and six two at an appropriate location near to where ■ HSBC
electives, which can be chosen from a range you are studying/working. How will I be assessed?
of subject areas including accounting, human ■ UTC Aerospace.
Throughout the study programme you will be
resources, or a double language through the
assessed by a mixture of examinations, essays, Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15. of students go on to work
University's language centre. This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
reports, case-study analyses and group work. and/or study six months after
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams.
completing the course
After WBS
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 What do our graduates do?
Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar
■ Category Executive Intern
Introduction Foundations Global Global Year Critical Issues Critical Issues ■ Human Resource Manager
to Financial of Financial Environment Integrative abroad in Management in Management ■ Senior Marketing Executive
Accounting Management of Business Project either
studying, ■ Business Analyst
working
or both ■ Business Consultant
Economics for Operations Governance, Economics International Elective
Business Management Politics and of Strategy Perspectives ■ Investment Banking Analyst
Corporate in Business ■ Investment Consultant Analyst
Accountability Management
and Society ■ Management Consultant.
Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
Quantitative Quantitative Elective Elective Elective Elective This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
Analysis for Analysis for
Management 1 Management 2
CORE Practice Management, Elective Elective Elective Elective
Organisations
and Society
Markets, Business Elective Elective Elective Elective
Marketing and Planning
Strategy
Year 3 includes exams at partner institutions (not counted) and two assignments submitted August/September.
34 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 35BSc Management
“What makes this course so special is
the opportunity to discover the vast
range of areas of business. The first-year
modules have allowed me to gain a
solid understanding of the fundamentals
Key facts: Overview of management, whilst the flexibility in
second and third year to choose from
UCAS course code: N200 Our BSc Management degree is consistently a very wide variety of modules has
ranked one of the best in its class, equipping allowed me to explore and find the
Course duration: 3 years full-time
students with the skills, knowledge and areas that I am most passionate about.”
confidence to operate effectively in a range
Entry requirements
of roles in international brands, multinational
■ A levels: AAA Jola Mackiewicz
companies, global financial markets and new
business ventures.
BSc Management
■ GCSEs: A in Maths and A in a Humanities/
(current student)
Social Sciences subject Your final two years on this course are highly
■ International Baccalaureate: 38 overall flexible as you can choose modules to tailor
your experience to meet your interests,
■ Applications from candidates with other development needs and career aspirations.
Ash Mir internationally-recognised qualifications This means you can follow a generalist route
BSc Management are also welcomed.
(2014-17) in business and management to keep your
For English language requirements see career options open or choose to specialise
page 41. in a particular discipline, such as Finance or
Marketing, to improve your employability in
Exemptions that area.
If you study specific accountancy or finance As well as enhancing your career potential,
modules during your degree, you may be the course will enable you to develop as a
eligible for exemptions from a number of critically-reflective thinker, able to analyse
professional accountancy exams. and interpret business-related problems
“The wide variety of module and to devise creative and enterprising
W wbs.ac.uk/go/exemptions
choices we have has allowed solutions that straddle multi-disciplinary
me to explore a broad boundaries. You’ll benefit from studying with “Being friends from a young
range of disciplines, from students from a range of different countries, age we have constantly pushed
entrepreneurship to supply in a mutually supportive and collaborative each other to reach new heights.
chain management. I have learning environment. When it came to deciding our
really been impressed by The course offers opportunities to develop university, Warwick seemed
the emphasis WBS puts on key inter-personal skills, communication, the perfect fit. The programme
practical business skills, while leadership and team-working, and to become is highly tailored, practical and
still maintaining an even more adaptable and resilient to change. flexible which gives us the
balance with the theory opportunity to tailor it to our
of management.” Ranked 4th in the UK
by The Guardian 2018 individual career goals.”
Cain Rothe and Ziar Khosrawi
BSc Management
(current students)
51/49%
42 nationalities
represented on
the programme
Female/male split
36 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 37BSc Management
Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Elective modules Here are some examples of the companies Where do our graduates work?
our students have worked at while on their
Terms 1 and 2: Study 10 core modules that Terms 1 and 2: Four core modules and six Terms 1 and 2: One double weighted core You can choose elective modules from a range
placement: ■ American Express
provide an introduction to key areas of electives. You can choose to specialise in module, Critical Issues in Management, and of subject areas including: marketing, strategy,
business. either finance or marketing by selecting eight electives entrepreneurship, human resources, customer ■ Microsoft ■ Centrica plc
relevant elective modules in years 2 and 3. service management, industrial relations, law ■ IBM
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. ■ Deloitte
Your transcript on graduation will reflect this, as well as accounting and finance. You may
adding even more value to your degree when select subjects from outside of WBS such as ■ Rolls-Royce ■ EY
applying for work in either sector. economics or a language. ■ Ford ■ Goldman Sachs
Term 3, April-June: Revision and exams. ■ Clarins ■ KPMG
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the study programme you will be ■ BNP Paribas ■ Morgan Stanley
assessed by a mixture of examinations, essays, ■ Jaguar Land Rover ■ Network Rail
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 reports, case-study analyses and group work.
■ Accenture ■ Rolls-Royce
Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar Term 1: Oct-Dec Term 2: Jan-Mar
Placements ■ Deloitte ■ Tesco
Introduction to Foundations Global Environment Global Integrative Critical Issues in Critical Issues in Why not extend your degree to four years ■ Disney ■ UBS
Financial Accounting of Financial of Business Project Management Management and take an intercalated year working in
Management ■ Marks & Spencer ■ Cisco
industry? Our WBS CareersPlus team will
provide advice and guidance on finding ■ L’Oréal. ■ DANONE UK
a placement. Alternatively, many of our
After WBS ■ Deutsche Bank
Economics for Operations Governance, Politics Economics of Elective Elective students gain exposure to their preferred
Business Management and Corporate Strategy sector or organisation as part of a summer ■ McKinsey & Company
Accountability What do our graduates do?
internship, which can be a great way to ■ PwC
■ Analyst Risk Control Technician
secure a graduate job.
■ Entrepreneur and Strategic Manager ■ Procter & Gamble.
Elective Elective Elective Elective
If you want to work in accounting you can
Quantitative Quantitative
Analysis for Analysis for apply for a placement on our Undergraduate ■ Operations Manager Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
Management 1 Management 2 Partnership Programme. In collaboration ■ Private Equity Analyst
with the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in England and Wales (ICAEW), we ■ Procurement Graduate
CORE Practice Management, Elective Elective Elective Elective participate in the Undergraduate Partnership ■ Research and Marketing Analyst
£28,000
Organisations and Programme which enables selected students
Society ■ Start-up Co-founder
to gain professional work experience during
an intercalated year. This involves working in ■ Audit Associate
an accounting role with an ICAEW member
■ Communications Consultant
Markets, Marketing Business Planning Elective Elective Elective Elective organisation during the third year of the Average salary six months
and Strategy course. Depending on the organisation, you ■ Corporate Finance Analyst after the course
may also be able to take professional ACA ■ Management Consultant Source, Unistats.
exams during the placement which will form
■ National Account Manager
the first year of the ACA training contract.
95%
You can work in the UK or overseas, before ■ Project Manager.
returning to WBS for the final year of the
Source GEMS. Data: Classes of 2013/14 and 2014/15.
course. The programme forms 10% of the This is a selection of what our graduates went on to do.
overall degree classification.
of students go on to work
and/or study six months after
completing the course
38 Undergraduate Programme wbs.ac.uk/go/undergraduate 39Joint degrees and Applications,
Foundation Year fees and funding
We offer many opportunities Foundation year The tuition fee for 2017-18 is £9,250 per Widening participation
for cross-curricular study year for UK and EU students and £22,260
This preparatory course is designed for The University of Warwick works with young
for overseas full-time students. In future
through elective modules on students from non-traditional backgrounds people to enhance access to higher education
years, the Home tuition fee rate for new
our courses. Additionally, the who wish to study either Management or
and continuing students will increase in line
for all those who aspire to study at university,
following joint degrees are Accounting & Finance at Warwick but do regardless of background.
with Government regulation. We are able to
not meet the requirements for direct entry
offered in collaboration with confirm that EU students commencing study The Widening Participation and Outreach
to the three-year BSc degree course. Our
other departments at the Foundation Year will equip students with the
in 2018 will be charged the same tuition fees team run a wide range of programmes and
University of Warwick. as Home students. events to encourage the most talented
skills and knowledge required for subsequent
potential applicants and to ensure our
■ BA Law & Business Studies degree-level study at WBS. What's included? student body is representative of our
■ BA German & Business Studies W wbs.ac.uk/go/foundation local and wider national communities.
The fee includes registration, tuition,
examination, and graduation. It excludes: These activities are targeted at state
■ BSc Physics & Business Studies International students should consider
study materials, re-examination (re-sits), school educated students, students who
the International Foundation Programme
■ BSc Mathematics & Business Studies residential accommodation, meals, travel, would be the first in their family to attend
designed specifically for non-UK students.
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You must apply through UCAS using the
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carried out by the alternative department. component.
is high, so we recommend you apply early.
W warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ CPE grade C – with no less than Borderline in
We do not normally interview candidates so
courses-2018 any element or 190 overall with no less than
180 in any component. do make sure your UCAS submission contains
information about your academic and extra-
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any element or 190 overall with no less than
are interested in joining us.
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component.
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