WBS Undergraduate Open Event Presentation

Warwick Business School

Introduction to Warwick Business SchoolDr Michael Shulver

Course Director, BSc Management


‘Our vision is for WBS to become the leading

university-based business school in Europe.’


Academic staff210

Our community

Support staff218

Research staff26

Undergraduates1,377

Visiting staff14

Postgraduates3,471


Our characteristics

Global

Business-focused

Research -led

Teaching excellence

Integrated within

top-rated university


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


You can explore other areas at the University of Warwick

Modern Languages

Economics

Philosophy

Politics & International Studies

Law

English

Mathematics & Statistics

Physics

Computer Science


Undergraduate student numbers

Course Length (years) 2011/10 intakeTotal number 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


BSc Accounting & FinanceYE

AR 1

Introduction to Financial

AccountingEconomics

for BusinessQuantitative Analysis for

Management 1

Understanding Organisational

Behaviour

Business in Social and

Political Context

Foundations of Management

AccountingFinancial

ManagementQuantitative Analysis for

Management 2Business Law Integrative

Project

Issues in Management

AccountingFinancial

Reporting 2 Finance 2 Economics of Strategy

Global Integrative

Project

YEAR

2

Critical Issues in Management

ACC / FIN ELECTIVE

ACC / FIN ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

YEAR

3

Accounting in Context

Financial Reporting 1 Finance 1

Foundations of Information

Systems

Global Environment

of Business


ACC / FIN ELECTIVE

ACC / FIN ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE


BSc ManagementYE

AR 1


AccountingEconomics


Management 1

Management, Organisations

& Society 1

Markets, Marketing

& Strategy

Foundations of Financial

ManagementOperations


Management 2


& Society 2Integrative

Project

Global Integrative

ProjectELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

YEAR

2

Critical Issues in Management ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

YEAR

3

Global Environment

of BusinessEconomics

of Strategy Foundations of Information

Systems

Governance & Social

Environment of Business

ELECTIVE



BSc International ManagementYE

AR 1


AccountingEconomics


Management 1


& Society 1

Markets, Marketing

& Strategy


ManagementOperations


Management 2


& Society 2Integrative

Project

Global Integrative

ProjectELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

YEAR

2


YEAR

4

Global Environment

of Business

Economics of Strategy


Systems

Governance & Social


ELECTIVE



BSc International BusinessYE

AR 1


Management

Language & Culture Operations

ManagementManagement,

Organisations & Society 2

Integrative Project

YEAR

2


Business & Society in

EuropeELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE

YEAR

4

Economics for Business

Language & Culture

Global Environment

of Business


Systems

Governance & Social



Accounting

Language & Culture

Quantitative Analysis for

Management 1

Management, Organisations &

Society 1

Markets, Marketing

& Strategy

Economics of Strategy

Language & Culture

Global Integrative

ProjectELECTIVE ELECTIVE


Business & Society in

EuropeELECTIVE ELECTIVE ELECTIVE


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


Your WBS degree will make you a strong candidate for employers

First22%

Upper second63%

BSc Accounting & Finance

First28%

Upper second60%

BSc Management

First42%

Upper second55%

BSc International Business

WBS Graduating Classes 2011


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


‘Warwick students and graduates are highly targeted by UK employers, second only to Cambridge.’

High Fliers report, 2011

WBS is a key recruitment location for employers


Career and Skills Undergraduate Skills Programme

Academic skillsPersonal & professional developmentWarwick Skills Portfolio Award

EventsCareers fairs (5 per year)Employer presentations (c. 150 per year)Job sector events

Careers appointments


Data taken from Graduate Employment Market Statistics (based on 186 respondents)

Destinations of graduating class 2010

Further study

Accounting services

Financial services

Manufacturing

Retail

Advertising/marketing

Management consultancy

Office administration

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40


Data taken from Graduate Employment Market Statistics (based on 76 respondents)

Salary of WBS 2010 graduates in employment

under £19,999

£20,000-£24,999

£25,000-£29,999

£30,000-£34,999

£35,000-£39,999

£40,000-£49,999

£50,000 +

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

%

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Musa IsmailBSc Accounting & Finance – Year 3


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


Why I Chose WBS

Strong academic foundations with a practical perspective

Benefits of the WBS community and support

Outstanding recreational, sport and academic facilities


My experience of the course

Varied subjects

Restricted choice in 1st & 2nd year because…Core subjects need to be studiedFoundations for detailed and varied modules in 3rd

year

Successfully links academic study with practical use


WBS Community

Focused and similar interests

People help each other out

Variety of careers taken post-WBS

Staff willing to help


Careers Support

Warwick Careers Service

Career events and fairs

CV and application checks

Mock interviews


Advice & Welfare Services

Resident Tutor

Personal Tutor

Counselling Service

Religious & faith

support

University Senior Tutor

International Office

Undergraduate Office

Health Centre

CareersService

Other Support & Advice

Academic staff


Social and recreational facilitiesArts CentreCafésRestaurantsChemistLounges & BarsOutdoor AreasHairdresserBanksHealth CentreGrocery StoresTravel Agency


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


Warwick Students’ Union


Sports facilitiesSports CentreAerobics StudioRock ClimbingSports PavilionPhysiotherapySports HallsFitness SuiteFootball FieldsOther Outdoor FieldsTennis CentreCricket Pitch


Academic facilitiesLibraryLearning GridComputer LabsGroup Study RoomsSeminar RoomsLecture Halls


Accommodation

Off-campus accommodation

• Another 1,830 bedrooms in houses in Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth

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


Warwick has excellent transport to nearby towns and cities

London

Birmingham

35 minutes

1.5 hours

Leamington Spa

25 minutes

Coventry

University of Warwick

10 mins


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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