Full-time MBA 2016 –17 Our Full-time MBA is currently ranked first in the UK, and 20th in the world 6hrs moscow san francisc o 13.5hrs 7hrs beijin w york g 12hrs ne hrs hong ty 14 kong The Economist. i by c 1 ico frankfurt 1.5hrsmum 4hrs mex bai 10.5 hrs d u ba i j 7 o h r h s a n n e s b u r g 1 3 h r s Visit our website for the latest information on our courses, fees and scholarship opportunities, as well as our latest news, events, and to hear from former and current students what life is really like here at WBS. We’re always happy to talk through any questions you might have. w wbs.ac.uk/go/mbaft t +44 (0)24 7652 4100 e [email protected] @warwickbschool wbs.ac.uk/go/joinus facebook.com/warwickbschool @warwickbschool warwickbschool EFMD 1 | Full-time MBA warwickmba.com | 2 Welcome to Warwick Business School As the newly appointed Dean of Warwick Joining our international alumni community Warwick Business School’s MBA programme team. Throughout the year you will Business School (WBS) I am delighted to of over 40,000 global graduates connects has been carefully crafted over many years experience personal development activities be leading a world-class school, at the heart you with wonderful networking opportunities, to provide the skills you need to progress and a multitude of employer meetings and of a world-class institution. WBS has a strong which will prove invaluable to both successful to board level positions. As Associate Dean opportunities, to help you find the role you tradition of academic excellence, harnessing business and personal career growth. at WBS, I have the benefit of over 25 years aspire to. the power of interdisciplinary thinking, and As an alumnus you will remain connected of board level positions, and over 20 years We offer a number of opportunities to develop meshing academia with practice. Having to the School with regular updates on our of chairing businesses, so I know first-hand your abilities whilst meeting practitioner been a Professor at WBS since 2010, I have latest business innovations, and have access what is needed for you to make that transition. entrepreneurs and learning from their witnessed first-hand the role that the School’s to our dedicated postgraduate careers team WBS is home to some of the world's leading experience. Innovation and entrepreneurship students and staff play in cultivating our and online suite of career resources, providing business researchers, and also home to a is an established strength of the School which ethos of innovation, entrepreneurialism support throughout your professional journey. number of senior executives who currently offers an excellent environment and expert and professionalism, resulting in a school WBS’ physical presence has grown significantly operate at board level as 'Professors of support to develop your ideas. proud to be at the forefront of progressive over recent years, reflecting our ambitions Practice', infusing the programme with business thinking. Your MBA journey will begin and conclude as a growing business school in every sense. practical input and industry experience. at our recently extended modern facilities As an MBA student at WBS you join a dynamic, In 2014 we unveiled WBS London at The Shard, In essence, Warwick Business School’s at Warwick Business School, part of the enthusiastic and diverse student body and giving us a base in the most iconic building Full-time MBA is a practical degree in which highly-ranked University of Warwick. a lifelong alumni community. At WBS we in one of the world’s great capitals. Summer theory is taught, and then applied to the But it will also take you to Sauder School constantly seek to bridge the academia-practice 2015 saw the opening of a major new extension practical world. Our students are both of Business in Vancouver for a week, and interface and therefore during your MBA of the main WBS building at the University challenged academically, and provided you will spend a similar period at WBS you will be taught by both globally acclaimed of Warwick campus. Joining us as an MBA with skills to meaningfully apply theory London, our teaching space at The Shard. academics, whose research is cited by the will allow you to not only enjoy the extensive to develop practical solutions. world’s leading journals, and Professors facilities here at Warwick but also have some Our MBA programme attracts the best Creativity and innovation skills, together with of Practice, who bring decades of experience opportunities to engage in events at WBS students, providing you with colleagues an entrepreneurial mindset, are greatly valued gained within esteemed organisations. London, networking with our large alumni and contacts who will be valuable business by employers. But a global leader also requires community and leading employers that associates, and become friends for life. Our world-class reputation is reflected in our the confidence to lead teams effectively, and frequent both venues. I know from experience that such connections league table rankings, attracting strong links the experience to make decisions that result can provide valuable advice and assistance with the business community. We were proud Whatever your business aspirations may in successful change. This is why leadership at critical junctures as your careers progress. to be the first UK business school to achieve be, I am confident that WBS is the perfect is a core element of the Warwick MBA, as we Warwick Business School’s Full-time MBA triple-accreditation from the world’s major platform from which to launch new ventures, focus on developing the leadership instincts will challenge you with an unforgettable management education associations: the hone your business thinking, and ultimately you already have through our unique module, experience, and benefit you and your career Association of MBAs (AMBA), the European achieve your career goals. LeadershipPlus. now, and in the years to come. Foundation for Management Development I look forward to meeting you here at WBS. WBS has very strong business connections (EQUIS), and the US-based Association to Professor John Colley which are fully utilised by our CareersPlus Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Professor Andy Lockett Associate Dean Dean of Warwick Business School (Post-experience Masters Programmes) 3 | Full-time MBA warwickmba.com | 4 Why choose WBS for your MBA? At Warwick Business School, Step out of your comfort zone Join our global community I undertook a full-time MBA our vision is to be a world leader Our Full-time MBA will challenge and Join 40,000 individuals from 140 countries as part of my transition from in business education, research transform you. We combine leadership, in the WBS alumni community. Interact a career in the military into a and engagement, helping to entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation with fellow graduates online in our senior leadership role in business. I live in the West Midlands, where create a better global society. with practical business knowledge to WBS LinkedIn group, and in person many business leaders view bring you a thoroughly transformative at networking events around the world. Our vision is accompanied by our Warwick’s Full-time MBA as the MBA experience. four-fold mission to produce and Engage with the business world best in the UK, with a reputation disseminate world-class, cutting-edge for producing grounded, outward- The number one MBA in the UK You will have at least three opportunities research; to produce world-class, socially facing and adaptable graduates. The Economist places our Full-time MBA during your MBA to work on client-based responsible, creative leaders and managers; The support provided by the programme top in the UK and 20th in the projects enabling you to gain practical to engage meaningfully with business CareersPlus team at WBS is superb. world, while the Financial Times ranks the consultancy, stakeholder management and and government to create a better society, I benefited from an extraordinary MBA in the world’s top 50 and Forbes ranks influencing skills through direct experience. and to provide a lifelong return on quality of mentoring and guidance it as 8th in the world outside of the USA. from experienced careers staff. investment for students and alumni. Work with our faculty They invested their time, effort Personalised career guidance We attract some of the world’s leading and energies into helping me You will benefit from access to our academics alongside senior business identify the right career path industry-leading CareersPlus team people who join us as Professors of beyond the MBA. before you arrive, throughout your studies Practice. As a Full-time MBA participant, The Full-time MBA has provided a and far beyond completion of your MBA. you will benefit from their many years well-balanced business education, You might be hoping to switch industry, of board-level management experience, an extensive international network set up your own business or take the their global network of business of talented colleagues and some next step at your current organisation connections, and direct experience great friends. and we will make sure you achieve of developing successful careers. I founded a business with a these goals. colleague on the Full-time MBA Location: the best of both worlds about half-way through the Experience WBS London We’re located at the University of Warwick programme. He is an exceptionally Our London base at The Shard offers right in the Heart of England, just an hour talented designer and we have part-time programmes for executives in away from London and on the doorstep taken the opportunity to build the City and as one of our MBA participants of historic towns such as Leamington Spa, a new and exciting venture – you will experience the superb learning Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry.