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Postgraduate

Courses
2024

For the Future Change Makers


At a glance

Contents
Why choose WBS for your MSc? 4
Enriching your experience 6
Scholarships 8
Student experience 12
Spotlight on: Business in Practice 14
Your future, your career 16
Graduate destinations 18
Your course and beyond 20

Management
Our Management courses provide an education in the management
of people and technology.
MSc Management 26
MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation 30
MSc Marketing & Strategy 34

Finance
Our Finance courses focus on the application of cutting-edge theory in
Finance, aimed at preparing you for careers in the financial industry,
or in finance-related roles in non-financial firms.
MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Business & Finance 44
MSc Finance 48
MSc Finance & Economics 52
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Business
Our Business courses offer you a broad understanding of the business
environment and its administration, with the opportunity to specialise
in one key function of business.
MSc Business Analytics 62
MSc Business with Marketing 66
MSc Business with Operations Management 70
MSc International Business 74

Joint degree 78
Clubs, societies and volunteering 80
Accommodation 82
Making your application 84
Our location 86

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Deciding your future

Why choose WBS for your MSc?

If you’re looking for a school that develops the transformational ideas


and people that shape how we do business, then you’ll find a home at
WBS. We live by our CORE values of:

Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness, and Excellence Inspirational learning environment


For our students, learning isn’t confined
and encourage our students to do the same.
to the classroom. Our rebellious streak
has led us to leave the whiteboard behind
and give you practical experiences in
We are for the Change Makers Diversity matters order to apply your learning, from
international electives to consultancy
A Change Maker thinks beyond We focus on what makes people great, and
projects, and more.
themselves and their environment; we know there is strength in diversity. We
they’re open to other viewpoints and they bring people together from across the globe, We never stand still – we’re
consider the ripple effect of what they from very different backgrounds, who are constantly innovating and finding
do on a personal, social, and commercial restless to change the world. We see it as the best technology to support your
level. They’re driven by having the the opportunity to share new voices, new learning journey.
biggest positive impact and a focus on viewpoints and new ideas.
the greater good. Change Makers don’t Personalised careers guidance
just accept things at face value; they Thought leadership
question and challenge, and they have To help you realise your full potential, our
the drive to pursue every possible solution Our faculty strive for excellence in everything in-house and industry-leading CareersPlus
in order to achieve their ambitions. they do, from the latest ground-breaking team have a wealth of experience,
research to inspiring our students. We love networks and resources for you to take
collaborating - with policymakers, with the advantage of. Whatever your vision or
Personal transformation
healthcare sector, and with disability rights desire, they will equip you with the right
We’re here to support and motivate every charities to name just a few - to ensure toolkit for success in the next chapter of
member of our community to unlock their organisations are embracing the future your story.
full potential and achieve their ambitions. of change and creating a fairer world. We
But we’re not here to hold hands. We’ll enjoy sharing the latest ground-breaking
push, critique, and challenge you along research which is why we produce our annual
the way to be the best that you can be. thought leadership magazine CORE and our
CORE Insights Series, showcasing the latest
theories and expert opinions from our faculty.

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MSc Marketing
& Strategy
2nd in the UK and
9th in the world
MSc Management QS World University Rankings 2024
3rd in the UK and
18th in the world

QS World University Rankings 2024

MSc Finance
4th in the UK and
16th in the world
Financial Times 2023 ranking
MSc Business
Analytics
2nd in the UK and
14th in the world
QS World University Rankings 2024

First UK business school to be triple accredited and to receive


the Athena SWAN Gold Award for improving gender equality.

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Campus life

Enriching your experience

Warwick campus Campus facilities Learning facilities


We know that lifestyle is just as important Our vibrant campus is like a small town, WBS is for the people with a never-ending
as your course when selecting where to with acres of space and plenty of activities thirst for knowledge, and so our superb
study. We’re proud to say our campus is to get involved in, so there will always be teaching and learning facilities provide
home to students and staff from all over something to do to spark your curiosity. the perfect place for you to create and
the world, making it a vibrant and inclusive From the award-winning Warwick Arts expand your ambitious mindset.
place for you to live while you study. Centre and our busy Students’ Union, to
Library
our state-of-the-art Sports and Wellness
With great transport links nearby, WBS is It goes without saying that as a student,
Hub, there is something for everyone.
located on the border between Coventry you’ll spend a lot of time in the library. The
and Warwickshire, within an hour of the Discover more about our clubs, societies and University of Warwick’s library is spread over
city of London and only twenty minutes volunteering opportunities on page 80. five floors, houses 1.2 million printed volumes
from Birmingham Airport. The University and 13 kilometres of archives. With over
of Warwick is a large, yet compact campus 30,000 electronic journals and more than
allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a 56,000 electronic books the library offers a
bustling campus community as well as delving stimulating 24/7 environment for you to study.
into the excitement of city life. Getting around
WBS Postgraduate Hub
the campus is easy as everything is within
Our Postgraduate Hub is a dedicated
walking distance and the greenery and wildlife
space for postgraduate students to fully
that surrounds you is Instagram-worthy!
immerse themselves on a pathway of
real development. It has facilities for both
independent and group study, presentations,
56,000 WBS and meetings.What’s nearby?
alumni in over
170 countries

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We are lucky to be located close to lots of
exciting towns and cities to explore, such
as historic Coventry, vibrant Birmingham,
and lively Royal Leamington Spa. Our
campus is well located with excellent
transports links, giving you the freedom
to choose how you want to live. To help
you get on and off campus easily, there
are frequent bus services linking different
areas of campus and running to and from
Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth.

Coventry
Contemporary and cosmopolitan but
steeped in history. You can find modern
high street shops, restaurants, nightclubs
and bars next to medieval monuments.
Royal Leamington Spa
A trendy spa town with lots of open green
spaces where you’ll be spoilt for choice with
an array of quirky boutiques, and a high street
teeming with restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Kenilworth
A beautiful small town in an idyllic historical
setting, making it an absolute must on your
list of places to visit during your time at
Warwick. With great cycle routes directly
from campus it is the ideal day out.
Birmingham
Birmingham is the perfect place to enjoy
cuisine, nightlife, sport and culture. You
can discover hidden talent in independent
pubs and watch popular international bands
in bustling music venues across the city.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Catch a show by the Royal Shakespeare
Company or visit the well-preserved
buildings in the quaint Tudor town.

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Investing in your future

Scholarships

Are you a current Warwick Undergraduate?


If you’re a Warwick student and you start one of our
Masters courses directly after your Undergraduate
degree, we’ll award you an automatic 25%
scholarship. You will also be considered for our other
scholarships, with a further 25% scholarship available
to outstanding candidates.

Scholarships
Our scholarships enable the most talented
students to receive a top-quality business
education, with up to 50% scholarships
available to students applying to study on our
MSc courses.
We aim to attract the most intellectually
curious individuals who strive for excellence
in everything they do. We welcome talented
candidates from around the world who are High Potential Scholarship
passionate about achieving their full
potential, both academically and For those who seek to challenge the norm
professionally. and question the status quo, are making an
All alumni from the University of impact on society, and/or are demonstrating
Warwick who are accepted onto a Scholarship awards range from 10% of strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Postgraduate Masters receive a minimum your tuition fee to a maximum of 50% for
10% scholarship from the Warwick Alumni exceptional candidates. They are highly
Discount Scheme, and up to an additional competitive and awarded on an ongoing
40% for exceptional academic and/or basis, so applicants are strongly encouraged
extra-curricular achievements. to apply early.

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International/EU Scholarship
Available on a competitive basis for
High Potential Scholarship exceptional talent living outside of
the UK or the Commonwealth.
For individuals who can demonstrate
excellent academic, extra-curricular and
employability achievements through
student societies, volunteering internships
and/or part-time work.

UK and Commonwealth Scholarship


For outstanding individuals across the UK
and Commonwealth to encourage
geographical diversity.

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Gaining an MSc
scholarship was a huge
helping hand in my
quest to join WBS

“I took a career break to complete my Masters degree which was a risk for
me; I was also living in a particularly expensive area which meant I had to
plan my finances carefully. My scholarship took away some of that worry
and made me realise how much WBS valued my application, which made me
value my place with them in turn.”
Francesca Wyllie
MSc Management (2019 – 2020)
People, Talent & Change Consultant, Baringa Partners

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Shaping your journey

Student experience

At the forefront of everything we do are


our students. We are here to support and
motivate you to achieve your ambitions.

Our team of experienced faculty are available


to provide personal advice around your
academic progress. This includes help with
the interpretation of assignment feedback,
learning strategies, the planning of further
studies and other study-related matters.

Programme team
Our dedicated Programme Team will look
after you from the start of your course. They
are your one-stop shop for any information
you need about your studies and will be your
consistent point of contact throughout your
course, guiding and supporting you all the
way. You’ll ‘meet’ them in the pre-arrival
website, they’ll provide your induction and
on-boarding and then you’ll see and hear
from them regularly throughout your course.

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Student experience

Wellbeing
All of our students have access to the
University of Warwick’s specialist Wellbeing
Support Services. Wellbeing Support Services
provide a range of services that can help you
to develop the personal resources and skills
you need to navigate the challenges and
opportunities of student life. Their services
include: self-help resources, skills sessions,
one-to-one appointments, psychological
interventions, email counselling, therapy
groups, and mentoring.

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 It’s our responsibility to provide


a first-class experience, both
academically and personally.
This starts with a comprehensive
induction week and evolves with a
plethora of learning support options.
Achim Krausert
Director for Student Experience,
MSc courses at Warwick Business School

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An alternative route

Spotlight on : Business in Practice

Put business theory into practice through Our Business in Practice option is available
a combination of real-world and online on the following courses:
simulation, academic lecture input, skills training ■ MSc Business & Finance
and expert practitioner insights.
■ MSc Business Analytics
The Business in Practice module offers an
■ MSc Business with Marketing
alternative to the traditional dissertation
route. Incorporating an innovative and ■ MSc Business with Operations Management
exciting team business simulation, you’ll gain
■ MSc International Business
an understanding of each business function
through a series of real-world play activities, and ■ MSc Management of Information Systems &
learn to evaluate business performance through Digital Innovation
various functional dimensions. You’ll replicate ■ MSc Marketing & Strategy.
how a team would work together in a real
business, giving you a chance to put all of the
learning from your MSc year into practice.
Discover Business in Practice
Following the simulation you will complete an
Individual Reflection and a Business Analysis.
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The Business in Practice module
proved to be a catalyst for my
personal growth. The simulation
improved my communication
skills and heightened my
attention to detail. Operating in
a fast-paced virtual environment
honed my ability to effectively
interact and share information,
skills that will undoubtedly prove
invaluable in my future career.
The leaders exuded excitement
and provided a comprehensive
overview of the timetable,
simulation specifics, and
insights into strategic decision-
making. Their enthusiasm set
the stage for a productive and
engaging learning journey.
In three words, my experience
of Business in Practice can be
described as valuable, exciting,
and perceptive. It has not only
ignited my passion for marketing
but also instilled in me a drive
to pursue it as a future career.
The transformative nature of
this module has empowered
me with the confidence and
skills needed to thrive in the
dynamic business landscape.”
Sharmila Anbalagan
MSc Business with Marketing
(2022 – 2023)

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Careers

Your future, your career

Before you arrive During your time at WBS


Our MSc courses are the ideal stepping
stone towards your career of choice. You’ll have access to: You’ll have access to a whole host
We provide a bespoke, in-house careers of opportunities, ranging from
■ Webinars
service, CareersPlus, to support you CV workshops to seminars with
throughout your career journey. ■ Online information industry leaders.
The School’s dedicated CareersPlus ■ Regular blog content featuring
coaches and Employer Relations team MSc-specific advice to prepare you
Guidance
have a wealth of experience across a wide for starting at WBS
■ V Mock CV-checking software
variety of sectors, leaving you safe in the ■ Personal careers advice via email,
knowledge that you’ll get the support you phone, and video call ■ CV advice
need to find the right career path for you. ■ Access to our pre-arrival web pages ■ Application checks
You’re in good hands, University of from summer onwards. ■ Mock interview and assessment
Warwick was ranked in the top five Many graduate roles begin recruiting centres.
universities with the largest number in the autumn so we always advise
of top employers in 2023*. getting in touch early. Workshops and lectures
*The Graduate Market in 2023, ■ Finance Fest
High Fliers Report
■ Sector insight presentations,
including automotive, technology,
HR, consulting, asset management,
and FMCG insights
■ Networking for Careers Fairs
■ How to use LinkedIn to find a job
■ Building your commercial
awareness
■ Corporate speakers – companies
who have presented previously
include: L’Oreal, Accenture, Lloyds
TSB, Barclays, HSBC, Morgan
Stanley, JP Morgan, and many
more.
All of these events will give you direct
insight into careers options, support
your job search, and also enable you
to build your network for the future.

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After you graduate

Support from CareersPlus doesn’t end


when you finish your MSc. As a member
of our global alumni community, you’ll be
able to take advantage of continued career
support, networking opportunities, and
exclusive events.

WBS Alumni benefits


■ Access to the WBS Alumni directory
of fellow graduates
■ Access to our professional and
geographical networks
■ Exclusive events at our Warwick
campus or at WBS London at The
Shard, including seminars, conferences,
business networking, formal dinners and
more
■ Continued access to our free Online
Career Management Module
■ Access to our award-winning WBS
Global Mentoring Programme
■ WBS GraduatePlus provides continued
career support via e-guidance, virtual
coaching (not Skype), streamed
webinars and online resources tailored
to suit your needs
■ Stay connected via our LinkedIn
The skills we teach are highly valued by recruiters,
networks
who look for characteristics such as leadership
■ Free access to journals and research
tools, including ABI Inform, Emerald, and decision-making skills, strategic thinking,
and MarketLine effective communication and the ability to
■ Exclusive discounts on further work in remote and cross-disciplinary teams.”
professional development opportunities
with WBS Peter Burnham
■ Discounts on subscriptions and services, MSc Careers Manager
including The Economist, Financial
Times, and Warwick Conferences.

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Careers

Graduate destinations

Following graduation, you’ll join a network of over 56,000 global alumni, in over 170 countries. Our graduates go on to work in a
wide range of industries, using specialist skills and critical and conceptual learnings from their MSc year to address key business
challenges and help businesses to succeed.

View our graduate destinations brochure

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Although I was sad to move away from my friends and peers upon
graduating, my Masters experience prepared me well for life after university.
Thanks to my personalised support and advice from the careers team, I was
delighted to land a management role at TikTok a week before graduating.
Aside from the invaluable education I received at WBS, my time here taught
me the value of life and how to be happy. For that, I am eternally grateful.”
Andrea Ong
MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation
(2020 – 2021)
Regional Project Manager for Europe and Israel, TikTok

I was forced to develop a mindset of learning how a theory


works and not just memorising how to apply it. At the time
it was challenging and I probably didn’t appreciate how
valuable that mindset would be. But it has set me apart
in my role at Barclays. I get to do this every day when I’m
analysing the prediction models used within the bank.”
Dinesh Patel
MSc Finance & Economics
(2018 – 2019)
Analyst, Barclays

WBS values curiosity, openness, restlessness and excellence. These


principles were proudly on show from professors, lecturers, support
staff and peers alike from the day I arrived. The CareersPlus team
were a pleasure to work with, and were pivotal in achieving my
current role. The Careers workshops, events and 1-2-1s built my
knowledge, skills and confidence, for which I am sincerely grateful.”
Sharath Devarajan
MSc Business with Marketing
(2021 – 2022)
Graduate Business Development Manager for Europe,
the Middle East and Asia, Arrow Electronics

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Developing you

Your course and beyond

Our aim is to give you a wide-ranging learning


experience, both inside and outside of the classroom.
On our MSc courses you will:
■ Develop comprehensive skills in business,
management, or finance
■ Gain a firm understanding of how the world of
business works
■ Learn from some of the world’s best researchers,
business teachers and experts
■ Prepare for your career in specific industry sectors,
including finance, consulting, information systems
and marketing
■ Gain extra experience through co-curricular
options.

International perspectives
Warwick Business School is the largest department at
the University of Warwick and is a truly international
destination. Our bustling global community welcomes
students who are eager to embrace independence and
begin an exciting new journey. At WBS we have links
with many international organisations, collaborative
networks and global alliances enabling you to broaden
your horizons in the world of business.
Our MSc Management, MSc Finance and MSc Finance
& Economics courses offer international trips as part
of the course.
Whatever your career goal, there is a course that will
suit you. Our graduates aim high, and go to a wide
variety of career destinations, from consultancy to in-
house positions, finance roles in the City, working for
big-name brands, and launching their own start-ups.

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Our programmes

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Management courses Page
MSc Management 26
MSc Management of Information
Systems & Digital Innovation 30
MSc Marketing & Strategy 34

Finance courses Page


MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Business & Finance 44
MSc Finance 48
MSc Finance & Economics 52
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Business courses Page


MSc Business Analytics 62
MSc Business with Marketing 66
MSc Business with Operations Management 70
MSc International Business 74

Joint degree Page


MSc Innovation & Entrepreneurship (WMG) 78
Management courses

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Our suite of three management courses will provide
you with an education in the management of people
and technology, and are designed to transition you into
management roles after graduating.

Immerse yourself in your area of interest and evolve


into a diversely skilled management professional.
Featuring the most innovative and up-to-date
content, you’ll cultivate the skill set necessary to
step into business and make a difference.

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MSc Management
MSc Management course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Management web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved at Undergraduate level. If English is not your first language, please note that you
must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on
the MSc Management web page.

Accreditations Why MSc Management? exciting mix of face-to-face and online


learning, utilising the format most suitable
Our MSc Management is an intensive and
to the content, and in a way that helps you
immersive course that brings together the
balance your workload and make the most of
different disciplines within business and
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
management, helping you accelerate your
development to leadership roles in a range
Rankings Specialisms
of industries and different sized companies.
This course has been finetuned to Alongside the core content of the course,
equip you with the skills, knowledge you can specialise in either consulting
and hands-on experience to flourish in or entrepreneurship by selecting two
the world of business management. specialist electives and basing your
dissertation within the chosen area.
Discover what it means to lead and manage
You can also arrange an internship to
a business, and how to bring together the
gain real-world experience, which is
Ranked 1st in the UK by The Economist teams and skillsets needed to make great
recognised as an elective module.
Ranked 2nd in the UK by the FT decisions and successfully implement them in
Ranked 3rd in the UK & today’s highly competitive global markets.
18th in the world by QS Assessment and modules
Developing you as an individual Over three terms you will complete six core
Class of 2023 profile We believe that studying theory is only modules, alongside four optional modules
one element that enables you to become a designed to help you focus on your own areas
global leader. We focus on developing you of interest. Assessment of these modules will
as an individual, enhancing your soft-skills vary, and you could be assessed by group
and the impact you can have early in your presentation, peer assessment, individual
career. Elements of the course such as free assignment, or examination. Your studies
optional foreign language study enable will be completed by your dissertation.
you to widen your perspective and set
Number of students: 257 yourself apart from others in industry.
Core modules for 2024 entry
You will gain an awareness of international
■ Strategies for the Global Economy
business culture first-hand by applying to one
of our international study modules. Previous ■ Data Driven Decision Making
locations have included Solvay Brussels ■ Performance Management of the Firm
School of Economics and Management; ■ Customer Value Management
IE Business School, Madrid; Bocconi
■ Purpose, Impacts and Profit
University, Milan; and the University of
Cape Town Graduate School of Business. ■ Leading and Managing Change
Number of nationalities: 31 This course will be taught through an ■ Dissertation.

Average age: 23

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Other Management courses Page
MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation 30
MSc Marketing & Strategy 34
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Optional modules ■ Management Internship Career destinations


Our wide range of optional elective modules ■ International Business All of our MSc students benefit from our
allows you to tailor your course of study ■ Business, International Finance dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
to reflect the focus you want to follow. and Economics WBS. Our MSc Management graduates
Alongside the content of the course, you can ■ International Management are highly employable, and go into
choose to specialise in either consulting or a range of industries and roles.
■ Current Issues in Leadership
entrepreneurship by selecting two specialist
electives and basing your dissertation within ■ Digital Strategy and Agile Transformation
the chosen area. ■ Business Analytics for Managers
On completion, you will gain a letter of ■ Case Studies in Data Science and Economics
acknowledgement from the Dean of Warwick ■ People and Organisations
Business School to confirm your success in this
■ Strategic Human Resource Management
specialised study area. Optional modules will
include: ■ Managing Human Resources in
Contemporary Organisations
Consulting
■ Governance and Corporate Responsibility
■ Introduction to Consulting
■ Digital Working and Organisational
■ Developing Consulting Expertise Transformation
■ Project Management
Entrepreneurship
■ Behavioural Economics
■ Entrepreneurial Mindset
■ Digital Marketing Technology
■ Entrepreneurial Finance
and Management.
Please note these modules are subject
to change.

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The course team is
committed to ensuring
the absolute best
learning experience

“My course has been everything I’d hoped for and more. I’ve interacted with
people from different cultures, with contrasting business visions and career
aspirations. The teaching staff keep our future endeavours at the heart of
everything they do. I’d recommend WBS to anyone looking to study an MSc
Management at a diverse, reputable, innovative institution.”
Omowonuola Jawando
MSc Management (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation
MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Management of Information Systems & 1 year, full-time
Digital Innovation web page.
Entry requirements: 2:1(or international equivalent) achieved at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a broad range of
disciplines and do not require you to have prior knowledge of information technology. If English is not your first language, please note that you
must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on
the MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Management of Information will be completed by either two further
Systems & Digital Innovation? optional modules and the Business in
Practice module, or a module on Research
Designed for the information systems Methodology followed by your dissertation.
managers of the future, develop your
management and consultancy skills to prepare Within the dissertation option there
yourself for a career helping businesses are two possible approaches:
to thrive in the digital age. You’ll gain an ■ A company-based project with a sponsoring
Number of students: 112 important foundation in management theory organisation, producing both an academic
and the practical use of information systems, dissertation and a management report for
all whilst considering how to manage digital the company
innovation to achieve business value.
■ A piece of research which will see you
You’ll get the opportunity to tailor your develop more specific, detailed knowledge
options to your own interests, giving in a particular area of the management of
you the opportunity to specialise in IT information systems or digital innovation.
consultancy or programming/analytics, or
gain an understanding of both disciplines.
Number of nationalities: 31 Core modules for 2024 entry
■ MIS: Foundations and Critical Perspectives
Hands-on experience with
industry leaders ■ Programming Solutions for Enterprise

We have close relationships with many IT ■ Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
and consulting organisations including ■ Cybersecurity in Business
EY, Barclays, PA Consulting, Fetch.ai,
■ Digital Business Strategy
Google, and Deloitte. These firms all value
the WBS focus on developing managers ■ Managing Digital Innovation
Average age: 24
with a creative mindset to integrate IT ■ Research Methodology and Dissertation or
and digital innovations in business. Business in Practice.
This course will be taught through an
exciting mix of face-to-face and online
learning, utilising the format most suitable Optional modules
to the content, and in a way that helps you
Optional modules can vary from year to year.
balance your workload and make the most of
Example optional modules may include:
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
■ Creating Digital Communities
■ Global Sourcing and Innovation
Assessment and modules
■ Information Systems Consultancy
Over three terms you will complete six
core modules, before choosing modules ■ Digital Finance, Blockchain
that make it possible to specialise in IT and Cryptocurrencies
consultancy or programming/analytics, ■ Digital Marketing Technology
or to combine modules in these areas. and Management
Assessment of these modules will vary, ■ Programming for Data Analytics.
and you could be assessed by group
Please note these modules are subject
presentation, peer assessment, individual
to change.
assignment, or examination. Your studies

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MSc Management 26
MSc Marketing & Strategy 34
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Optional modules Career destinations


(Business in Practice route only) All of our MSc students benefit from our
■ Strategic Human Resource Management dedicated CareersPlus service whilst
at WBS. Our MSc Management of
■ Governance and Corporate Responsibility Information Systems & Digital Innovation
■ Business, International Finance and Economics graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.
■ Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship
through Marketing and Strategy
■ Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing
■ People and Organisations
■ Leading for Innovation
■ International Business.
Please note these modules are subject to change.

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The Digital Business
Strategy module
enhanced my global
perspective on
business dynamics

“The MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation


course broadened my horizons. The diverse student community has been
incredibly enriching, allowing me to connect with people from various cultural
backgrounds and countries as I learnt about managing digital innovation
whilst understanding its social implication.”
Anya Akbar
MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Marketing & Strategy
MSc Marketing & Strategy course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Marketing & Strategy web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved at Undergraduate level. Applicants from all disciplines are welcome. If English is
not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests
and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Marketing & Strategy web page.

Rankings

2nd in the UK and


9th in the world by QS

Class of 2023 profile

Number of students: 211

Number of nationalities: 34

Average age: 23

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Other Management courses Page
MSc Management 26
MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation 30
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Why MSc Marketing & Strategy? ■ A piece of marketing or strategy-related Career destinations
research which will see you develop more All of our MSc students benefit from our
Explore the two disciplines at the heart of
specific detailed knowledge in a particular dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
business strategy in this unique dual-focus
area of marketing or strategy. WBS. Our MSc Marketing & Strategy
course. Gain the theoretical background
needed to make sound decisions around graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.
marketing and company strategy, giving Core modules for 2024 entry
you the expertise to apply your skills in a
■ Critical Issues in Marketing
range of in-house and consultancy based
roles. You’ll take your learning a step ■ Strategic Management
further and put academic theory into
■ Succeeding in a Sustainable Future
practice, applying techniques to real-
world situations throughout the course. ■ Negotiation

Our range of modules enable you to ■ Market Research


gain a balanced understanding of both ■ Marketing and Strategy Analytics
marketing and strategy, with optional
modules giving you the opportunity to ■ Dissertation or Business in Practice.
tailor the course to your own interests and
career goals. By regularly inviting guest Optional Modules
speakers to present, we ensure that your
studies are given a real-world context. Optional modules can vary from year to year.
Example optional modules may include:
This course will be taught through an
exciting mix of face-to-face and online ■ Branding and Marketing Communications
learning, utilising the format most suitable ■ Creating Value with Marketing Experiences
to the content, and in a way that helps you
balance your workload and make the most of ■ Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship
opportunities for extra-curricular activities. through Marketing and Strategy
■ Marketing with Digital Disruption and
Transformation
Assessment and modules
■ Digital Strategy and Agile Transformation
Over three terms you will complete six core
■ Design Thinking
modules, and three marketing and strategy
related optional modules. Assessment of ■ Global Challenges in Management and
these modules will vary, and you could Sustainability.
be assessed by group presentation, peer Please note these modules are subject to change.
assessment, individual assignment, or
examination. Your studies will be completed
by either one further optional module and Example open optional modules
the Business in Practice module, or your (Business in Practice route only)
dissertation. ■ Digital Business Services
Within the dissertation option there are two ■ Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing
possible approaches:
■ Forecasting for Decision Makers
■ A company-based project with a sponsoring
organisation, producing both an academic ■ Governance and Corporate Responsibility
dissertation and a management report for ■ People and Organisations
the company
■ International Business.
Please note these modules are subject to change.

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The perfect
balance between
theory and practice

“The MSc Marketing & Strategy course at Warwick Business School provides
a rich variety of practical workshops that challenge creative and critical
thinking, while offering critical programming skills. You’ll love it here!”
Jelena Lukic
MSc Marketing & Strategy (2022 – 2023)

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Finance courses

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Our Finance MSc courses have been created to prepare
those with exceptional quantitative skills for roles in
the financial industry – whether that be in larger firms
in the world’s financial centres, or managing financial
challenges in-house. Each course enables you to specialise
in an area of interest, including accounting, economics
and mathematical finance.
As the anticipation of jobs being challenged by Artificial
Intelligence becomes a reality, our Finance courses
have been designed so that we can share the skills and
depth of understanding needed to design, develop and
supervise these new forms of financial intelligence.

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MSc Accounting & Finance
MSc Accounting & Finance course entry details

Start date Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Accounting & Finance web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: First or 2:1 (or international equivalent) at Undergraduate level. Strong mathematic and statistics, or econometrics ability
essential, with Undergraduate studies containing substantial elements of accounting and finance, as well as some quantitative modules and
microeconomics. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English.
Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Accounting & Finance web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Accounting & Finance? Core modules for 2024 entry
Use your quantitative skills to develop ■ Financial Markets
a more critical understanding of the
■ Corporate Financial Management
world of accounting, whilst exploring the
most current theories and cutting-edge ■ Financial Reporting and Financial
techniques in finance. This course is designed Statement Analysis
to show how accounting and reporting ■ Management Accounting and Control
decisions affect markets and companies,
Number of students: 37 ■ Financial Accounting: Theory and Context
and help you to view accounting in its
wider context, enabling you to step into ■ Research Methods in Accounting
a wide range of financial and accounting
■ Dissertation.
careers in an international environment.
Finance modules are taken from our
highly-ranked MSc Finance, one of Optional modules
the UK’s top finance courses.
Please note that this is a sample range:
Number of nationalities: 10 ■ Derivate Securities
Assessment and modules
■ Corporate Governance and Financial
Over three terms you will complete six Reporting
core modules, and two optional modules
■ Judgement and Decision Making
of your choice, one of which must be from
Accounting. Assessment of these modules ■ Financial Risk Management
will vary, and you could be assessed by ■ Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate
group work, project work, or examination. Control
Your studies will be completed by your
Average age: 23 dissertation, giving you the opportunity ■ Auditing and Assurance.
to develop, test, practise, and apply the Please note these modules are subject
techniques and theories you have gained to change.
through your studies.

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Other Finance courses Page
MSc Business & Finance 44
MSc Finance 48
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MSc Finance & Economics 52
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from our
dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
WBS. Our MSc Accounting & Finance
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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The lecturers
perfectly explained
theoretical concepts
in detail

“The course structure is what attracted me to WBS. I noticed that there’s a lot
of application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios, which I felt was
a great way to get students ready for the challenges they might encounter in
the corporate world. The seminars also really stood out, because we were able
to communicate with the Professors directly and clear our questions about the
concepts that were taught. You really have to be a critical thinker, and apply
your problem-solving abilities on this course.”
Rishab Ravi
MSc Accounting & Finance (2021 – 2022)
Corporate Risk & Broking Analyst, WTW

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MSc Business & Finance
MSc Business & Finance course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Business & Finance web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: At least a 2.1 degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent from a top-performing university.
Applicants should possess good quantitative skills and have some prior exposure to finance theory at undergraduate level. If English is not your
first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and
minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Business & Finance web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Business & Finance? Core modules for 2024 entry
Develop a combination of business and ■ Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
management skills alongside advanced
■ Quantitative Methods for Financial
financial skills, enabling you to undertake
Management
a range of financial management roles
for organisations outside of the finance ■ Corporate Finance
industry. You’ll uncover key management ■ Analysis of Economic Behaviour
and business expertise by exploring
Number of students: 158 ■ Financial Management
modern business principles and techniques.
Alongside this, you’ll advance your financial ■ Strategic Management Accounting
skillset, giving you the ability to understand
■ Financial Markets and Instruments
organisations as a whole. With the option
to choose our Business in Practice module, ■ Strategy Analysis and Practice
you’ll put your learnings into practice to ■ Research Methods for Financial
strengthen your industry expertise. Management and Dissertation or
This course will be taught through an Business in Practice.
Number of nationalities: 22 exciting mix of face-to-face and online
learning, utilising the format most suitable
to the content, and in a way that helps you Optional modules
balance your workload and make the most of Please note that this is a sample range:
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
■ Ethical Leadership
■ International Business
Assessment and modules
■ Derivatives and Corporate Risk
Over three terms you will complete eight core Management
Average age: 23 modules, and one optional module of your
■ Leading for Innovation
choice. If you choose the Dissertation route
you will undertake the ‘Research Methods for ■ Judgement and Decision Making
Financial Management’ module in terms two ■ Project Management.
and three, and if you select the term three
Business in Practice route you will also select Please note these modules are subject
one additional optional module in term three. to change.
Assessment of these modules will vary, and
you could be assessed by group work, project
work, or examination.

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Other Finance courses Page
MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Finance 48
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MSc Finance & Economics 52
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from
our dedicated CareersPlus service whilst
at WBS. Our MSc Business & Finance
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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WBS has amazing
teaching and support
staff – use them!

“My MSc Business & Finance course at WBS ignited a cocktail of emotions in
me – joy, excitement and pride. Each department and cohort have personal
tutors with whom you can schedule meetings and discuss any potential
issues, concerns, or anything at all. I find the staff extremely approachable
and helpful across the board, they really care about us as individuals.”
Sharanya Ullal
MSc Business & Finance (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Finance
MSc Finance course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Finance web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: First or 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved in a relevant finance-related subject at Undergraduate level. Online
supplementary courses available pre-arrival for those with a quantitative degree that haven’t yet studied Finance. If English is not your first
language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum
overall scores are available on the MSc Finance web page.

Rankings Why MSc Finance? Optional modules


The financial sector is one that is always Please note that this is a sample range:
evolving, and this course is designed to
■ Banks and Financial Institutions
give you a fundamental understanding of
finance in today’s world. You will gain a ■ Behavioural Finance
deep theoretical and conceptual knowledge ■ Derivative Securities
of finance and quantitative skills, preparing
you for a range of careers in the financial ■ Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
4th in the UK by the FT industry. As the anticipation of jobs ■ Judgement and Decision-making
6th in the UK by QS being challenged by Artificial Intelligence
■ Financial Risk Management
becomes a reality, we aim to share the
skills and depth of understanding needed ■ Fixed Income and Credit Risk
Class of 2023 profile to design, develop, and supervise these ■ International Financial Management
new forms of financial intelligence.
■ Big Data Analytics
■ Alternative Investments
Assessment and modules
■ Practice of Investment Management
Over three terms you will complete seven
■ Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate
core modules, and three optional modules
Control.
of your choice. Assessment of these modules
Number of students: 70 consists of a mixture of project work and Please note these modules are subject
examinations. Your studies will be completed to change.
by your dissertation.

International opportunities
Core modules for 2024 entry Our Ethics, Financial Regulation & Corporate
■ Quantitative Methods for Finance Governance module will be run in conjunction
with one of our key European business school
■ Asset Pricing partners, offering you the chance to study
Number of nationalities: 23
■ Corporate Finance overseas. You’ll get access to contextualised
content and a global voice on concepts of
■ Investment Management
ethics and financial market regulation.
■ Empirical Finance
■ Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate
Governance
■ Research Methodology
■ Dissertation.
Average age: 23

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Other Finance courses Page
MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Business & Finance 44
W wbs.ac.uk/go/msfin
MSc Finance & Economics 52
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from
our dedicated CareersPlus service whilst
at WBS. Our MSc Finance graduates
are highly employable, and go into
a range of industries and roles.

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My experience
has been nothing
short of amazing,
and I’ve formed
lifelong friendships
along the way

“The MSc Finance course has exceeded my expectations. The rigorous


curriculum, practical industry insights, and hands-on learning opportunities
have equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the
field of finance. I wholeheartedly recommend Warwick Business School to
any student seeking a fulfilling academic and career journey.”
Queen Latifa Lampo
MSc Finance (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Finance & Economics
MSc Finance & Economics course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Finance & Economics web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: First or 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. Strong mathematics and
statistics, or econometrics ability essential, with Undergraduate studies containing substantial elements of economics and finance. If English is
not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests
and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Finance & Economics web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Finance & Economics? Optional modules
Are you fascinated by the capital markets Please note that this is a sample range:
of the world? Do you want to develop your
■ Alternative Investments
skills in economic analysis and understand
how the financial sector functions? With ■ Behavioural Finance
our MSc Finance & Economics course you’ll ■ Derivative Securities
explore the most advanced tools in finance
and use your economics background as a ■ Financial Reporting and Statement Analysis
Number of students: 27
springboard to increase your career options. ■ Judgement and Decision-making
Apply your strong grounding in economics
■ Financial Risk Management
and numerical ability to improve your skills
as a financial expert whilst benefiting from ■ Fixed Income and Credit Risk
the combined approach of Warwick Business ■ International Financial Management
School and the Department of Economics.
■ Big Data Analytics
■ Practice of Investment Management
Assessment and modules
Number of nationalities: 7 ■ Mergers and Acquisitions and
Over three terms you will complete eight Corporate Control
core modules, and two optional modules of ■ Topics in Global Finance
your choice. Assessment of these modules
consists of a mixture of project work and ■ Topics in Public Finance
examinations. Your studies will be completed ■ Behavioural Economics
by your dissertation.
■ Development Economics
■ Topics in Applied Macroeconomics
Average age: 22 Core modules for 2024 entry ■ Topics in Applied Microeconomics Labour
■ Asset Pricing Economics.

■ Corporate Financial Management Please note these modules are subject


to change.
■ Econometrics
■ Empirical Finance
International opportunities
■ Macroeconomics
■ Microeconomics Our Ethics, Financial Regulation & Corporate
Governance module will be run in conjunction
■ Ethics, Financial Regulation and Corporate with one of our key European business school
Governance partners, offering you the chance to study
■ Research Methodology overseas.

■ Dissertation. You’ll get access to contextualised content


and a global voice on concepts of ethics and
financial market regulation.

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Other Finance courses Page
MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Business & Finance 44
W wbs.ac.uk/go/msfe
MSc Finance 48
MSc Mathematical Finance 56

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from
our dedicated CareersPlus service whilst
at WBS. Our MSc Finance & Economics
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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My course allowed
me to further develop
my solid background
in economics, while
expanding my
strengths in the
realm of finance

“The academically challenging modules not only deepened my knowledge,


but also shaped my career goals. WBS has provided me with a wide range
of new skillsets, enhancing my professional profile and setting me on a
path to success.”
Neeha Labba
MSc Finance & Economics (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Mathematical Finance
MSc Mathematical Finance course entry details

Start date Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Mathematical Finance web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: First or 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. Strong mathematics and
statistics, or econometrics ability essential. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a
recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Mathematical Finance web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Mathematical Finance? Core modules for 2024 entry
Challenge yourself on our MSc ■ Programming for Quantitative Finance
Mathematical Finance with a high-level
■ Stochastic Calculus for Finance
mix of mathematic and finance disciplines
taught by three of the University’s top ■ Financial Statistics
departments: Statistics, Mathematics, and ■ Simulation and Machine Learning for
Warwick Business School. Finance
Number of students: 18 This mathematically rigorous course will ■ Asset Pricing and Risk
enable you to develop and apply the
quantitative skills in machine learning, ■ Financial Econometrics
computational statistics and mathematical ■ Applications of Stochastic Calculus in
finance used in the financial markets and Finance
the finance industry. You will build on your
■ Dissertation.
strong mathematical background to gain
both a deep theoretical and conceptual
knowledge of finance, together with the
Optional modules
Number of nationalities: 4 requisite high-level probability, statistics and
mathematics, to enable you to undertake Please note that this is a sample range:
advanced quantitative modelling. ■ Statistical Learning and Big Data
■ Advanced Trading Strategies
Assessment and modules ■ Partial Differential Equations in Finance
Over three terms you will complete seven ■ Brownian Motion.
core modules, and two optional modules of
Please note these modules are subject
your choice. Assessment of these modules
Average age: 22 to change.
consists of a mixture of project work and
examinations. Your studies will be completed
by your dissertation.

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Other Finance courses Page
MSc Accounting & Finance 40
MSc Business & Finance 44
W wbs.ac.uk/go/msmf
MSc Finance 48
MSc Finance & Economics 52

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from our
dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
WBS. Our MSc Mathematical Finance
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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The course combines
the University of
Warwick’s Business
School, Mathematics
Institute and Statistics
department – three
world-renowned
establishments
“I really enjoyed the mathematical aspect of many of the theories, which
made it accessible and interesting for someone with that mathematical
background. I didn’t think I was a big computer person before starting the
course, but soon learnt that I really enjoy the coding side too. This was
particularly useful as coding is becoming increasingly present in the
world of finance.”
Oscar Spevack
MSc Mathematical Finance (2021 – 2022)

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Business courses

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Our Business courses offer you a comprehensive
understanding of the business environment and its
administration, with the opportunity to specialise in one
key function of business.

From operations management to marketing,


these courses allow you to build your foundations
of knowledge, whilst applying this to your area
of interest. Our MSc Business Analytics offers a
slightly different approach, with a deep dive into
this topic, preparing you for a career in this area.

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MSc Business Analytics
MSc Business Analytics course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Business Analytics web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) achieved in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a
broad range of disciplines, however the course requires strong numeracy and IT statistical ability. If English is not your first language, please note
that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are
available on the MSc Business Analytics web page.

Rankings Why MSc Business Analytics? Core modules offered in 2024


Are you interested in discovering cutting- ■ Data Management
edge analytic techniques using real-world
■ Business Statistics
datasets whilst developing both your career
and consultancy skills? This course provides ■ Analytics in Practice
cross-disciplinary training in business ■ Optimisation Models
models, quantitative methods and data
science, covering a balance of descriptive, ■ Advanced Analytics: Models and
2nd in the UK and Applications
14th in the world by QS predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Gain
an understanding of the role of business ■ Advanced Data Analysis
analytics within the fast-paced, data-driven
■ Understanding Business for Analysts
modern world of business, whilst improving
Class of 2023 profile your business acumen. ■ Dissertation or Business in Practice.

This course will be taught through an


exciting mix of face-to-face and online
learning, utilising the format most suitable Optional modules
to the content, and in a way that helps you Please note that this is a sample range:
balance your workload and make the most of
■ Digital Business Services
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
■ Strategic Decision Making
Number of students: 201
■ Financial Analysis
Assessment and modules
■ Forecasting
Over three terms you will complete seven
■ Supply Chain Analytics
core modules, alongside two optional
modules. Assessment will vary between ■ Pricing Analytics
group presentations, peer assessments, ■ Text Analytics
individual assignments and examinations.
Your studies will be completed by either a ■ Discrete Event Simulation.
Number of nationalities: 28 Dissertation, or one extra optional module Please note these modules are subject
and the Business in Practice module. to change.
Within the Dissertation option, there are two
possible approaches:
■ A company-based project with a sponsoring
organisation, producing both an academic
dissertation and a management report for
the company
Average age: 24 ■ A piece of research which will see you
develop more specific detailed knowledge
in a particular area of business analytics.

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Other Business courses Page
MSc Business with Marketing 66
MSc Business with Operations Management 70
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MSc International Business 74

Optional modules Career destinations


(Business in Practice route only) All of our MSc students benefit from
our dedicated CareersPlus service whilst
■ Digital Marketing Technology and
at WBS. Our MSc Business Analytics
Management
graduates are highly employable, and go
■ Strategic Human Resource Management into a range of industries and roles.
■ Governance, Corporate Responsibility and
Ethical Business
■ Business, International Finance and Economics
■ Driving Innovation and Entrepreneurship
■ Global Challenges in Management and
Sustainability
■ Digital Strategy and Agile Transformation
■ Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing
■ People and Organisations through Marketing
and Strategy.
Please note these modules are subject to change.

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I developed
the very best
version of myself

“Choosing MSc Business Analytics at WBS was absolutely worth it. Combining
my previous skills with a deeper knowledge of analytics opened my eyes to
the endless world of possibilities we can access through data and enhanced
my career aspirations. I was so impressed by the high-profile academics and
professionals delivering the modules, who challenged us to go beyond our
expectations and achieve optimal results.”
Vicente Cruzat
MSc Business Analytics (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Business with Marketing
MSc Business with Marketing course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Business with Marketing web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a broad range of disciplines and
do not require you to have prior knowledge in this area. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall
standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Business with
Marketing web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Business with Marketing? Core modules for 2024 entry
Our MSc Business with Marketing offers you ■ Global Branding
the opportunity to study the key fundamentals
■ Service Marketing
of business and develop specific insight into
marketing. After developing a grounding ■ Strategy Analysis and Practice
in key business areas you will expand your ■ Marketing
knowledge of the latest marketing techniques
and trends to understand what drives ■ Fundamentals of Economic Behaviour
Number of students: 119
consumer behaviour and business growth ■ Quantitative Methods for Business
in the ever-changing world of business.
■ Strategic Marketing
This course will be taught through an
■ Foundations of Financial and Management
exciting mix of face-to-face and online
Accounting
learning, utilising the format most suitable
to the content, and in a way that helps you ■ Research Methodology and Dissertation or
balance your workload and make the most of Business in Practice.
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
Number of nationalities: 18 Optional modules
Assessment and modules Please note that this is a sample range:

Over three terms you will complete eight core ■ Marketing through Social Media
modules, and two modules of your choice ■ Digital Marketing Technology and
(if you choose the dissertation route, your Management
term two optional module must be Research
Methodology). Assessment of these modules ■ Digital Working and Organisational
consists of a mixture of assignments, project Transformation
Average age: 23 work and examinations. Your dissertation or ■ Behavioural Economics
Business in Practice module brings all of your
■ Big Data Analytics
learning together.
■ International Business
■ People and Organisations.
Please note these modules are subject
to change.

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Other Business courses Page
MSc Business Analytics 62
MSc Business with Operations Management 70
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MSc International Business 74

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from our
dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
WBS. Our MSc Business with Marketing
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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The best decision
I ever made

“Not only did it provide me with a sound knowledge of marketing, but it also
offered invaluable insights into the dynamics of businesses in the globalised
world. The course positively impacted my learning curve and helped me
appreciate the importance of finding the right balance between marketing
and business strategies.”
Shriram Jeevakumar
MSc Business with Marketing (2022 – 2023)

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MSc Business with Operations Management
MSc Business with Operations Management course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Business with Operations Management web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a broad range of disciplines and
do not require you to have prior knowledge in this area. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall
standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Business with
Operations Management web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc Business with Operations Core modules for 2024 entry
Management? ■ Operations Management
Break into the world of business and ■ Quantitative Methods for Business
gain in-depth knowledge of operations
management with our MSc Business with ■ Foundations of Financial and Management
Operations Management course. Build Accounting
upon the core disciplines of business to ■ Operations Analytics
Number of students: 84 learn how to design, run, and manage
■ Project Management
effective operations across service,
manufacturing, public, and private sectors. ■ Fundamentals of Economic Behaviour
Operations management can make or ■ Supply Chain Management
break an organisation, which is why ■ Strategy Analysis and Practice
you’ll cover a range of crucial elements,
from project management to supply ■ Research Methodology and Dissertation or
chain management, ensuring you gain a Business in Practice.
forward-thinking and career-driven learning
Number of nationalities: 12 experience that will help you to make a
significant difference in the business world. Optional modules

This course will be taught through an Please note that this is a sample range:
exciting mix of face-to-face and online ■ Governance and Corporate Responsibility
learning, utilising the format most suitable
■ Digital Business Services
to the content, and in a way that helps you
balance your workload and make the most of ■ Forecasting for Decision Makers
opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
■ People and Organisations
Average age: 23 ■ International Business
Assessment and modules ■ Business Analytics for Managers.
Over three terms you will complete eight core Please note these modules are subject
modules, and two modules of your choice to change.
(if you choose the dissertation route, your
term two optional module must be Research
Methodology). Assessment of these modules
consists of a mixture of assignments, project
work and examinations. Your dissertation or
Business in Practice module brings all of your
learning together.

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Other Business courses Page
MSc Business Analytics 62
MSc Business with Marketing 66
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MSc International Business 74

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from
our dedicated CareersPlus service
whilst at WBS. Our MSc Business with
Operations Management graduates
are highly employable, and go into
a range of industries and roles.

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I found myself
highly impressed
by the abundant
career development
prospects available

“I was drawn to WBS due to its meticulously crafted curriculum in the field of
business and operations. The diverse array of operations modules offered at
WBS captured my attention and provided a platform for expanding upon my
existing knowledge. The availability of workshops, networking events, and
personalised sessions with career advisors stood out as invaluable resources.”
Ohemaa Asante-Boateng
MSc Business with Operations Management (2022 – 2023)

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MSc International Business
MSc International Business course entry details

Start date: Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our Duration:
Sept 2024 scholarship offering, please visit our MSc International Business web page. 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: 2:1 (or international equivalent) at Undergraduate level. We welcome applications from a broad range of disciplines and
do not require you to have prior knowledge in this area. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall
standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc International
Business web page.

Class of 2023 profile Why MSc International Business? Core modules for 2024 entry
Take your business skills to a global level ■ Strategy Analysis and Practice
with our MSc International Business course,
■ Marketing in an International Environment
equipping you with a comprehensive
understanding of industry challenges and ■ International Business
enabling you to gain the skills and knowledge ■ Fundamentals of Economic Behaviour
needed to do business in a global context.
With a focus on international practice you will ■ Quantitative Methods for Business
Number of students: 117
get a detailed insight into the issues facing ■ International Business Strategy
global economies, giving you the opportunity
■ Foundations of Financial and Management
to take your career anywhere in the world.
Accounting
This course will be taught through an
■ Work and Human Resources in a Global
exciting mix of face-to-face and online
Context
learning, utilising the format most suitable
to the content, and in a way that helps you ■ Research Methodology and Dissertation or
balance your workload and make the most of Business in Practice.
Number of nationalities: 22 opportunities for extra-curricular activities.

Optional modules
Assessment and modules
Please note that this is a sample range:
Over three terms you will complete eight core
■ Digital Marketing Technology and
modules, and two modules of your choice
Management
(if you choose the dissertation route, your
term two optional module must be Research ■ Business, International Finance and
Methodology). Assessment of these modules Economics
Average age: 23 consists of a mixture of assignments, project ■ Business Analytics for Managers
work and examinations. Your dissertation or
Business in Practice module brings all of your ■ Behavioural Economics
learning together. ■ Entrepreneurship and Business Venturing.
Please note these modules are subject
to change.

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Other Business courses Page
MSc Business Analytics 62
MSc Business with Marketing 66
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MSc Business with Operations Management 70

Career destinations
All of our MSc students benefit from our
dedicated CareersPlus service whilst at
WBS. Our MSc International Business
graduates are highly employable, and go
into a range of industries and roles.

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I embraced the
notion that learning
extends beyond
the classroom

“Studying at WBS has given me a remarkable opportunity to witness


first-hand the transformative power of global collaboration and cultural
exchange. Engaging with a diverse community of students, I have been
fortunate to immerse myself in an environment full of different perspectives
and experiences. I have fostered meaningful connections and forged
relationships that go beyond geographical boundaries. These connections
have not only enriched my personal journey, but have also established a
network of global professionals and lifelong friends.”
Tanya Bisht
MSc International Business (2022 – 2023)

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Further opportunities

Joint degree

MSc Innovation and


Entrepreneurship (WMG)
We’re excited to be partnering with
WMG, an academic department at the
University of Warwick, on MSc Innovation
and Entrepreneurship for 2024 entry.
Are you looking to establish your
own business or drive change
in an existing business?
This MSc course is for future entrepreneurs,
creative thinkers, and innovators looking
to seize new opportunities. It is ideal for
those with an entrepreneurial spirit, eager
to create new value with solutions to
commercial and even societal problems.
It will also open up a range of alternative
career pathways, from corporate venturing
and business start-up to social innovation.
It’s a practical course, with an emphasis on
learning inside and outside the classroom.
You’ll dive into ideation, creative problem-
solving, disruptive innovation, and even use
cutting-edge prototyping technologies to
design new products. Additionally, you’ll
explore the world of digital start-ups and
learn about innovation-led corporate
venturing through our simulations
and experiential learning style.
Please direct all enquiries to
E wmgmasters@warwick.ac.uk

W wbs.ac.uk/go/IAE

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Beyond your study programme:
co-curricular opportunities
We understand that academic study isn’t the be-all and end-all when it comes to your
postgraduate education, which is why we work hard to provide you with opportunities
and experiences that will help you to discover more about your area of interest.

We are proud to offer our Postgraduate


students a range of co-curricular
opportunities and engaging
experiences that complement and
enhance our academic curriculum.

Past co-curricular activities have included:


■ Business Insights Series
■ Visits to local companies
■ Social trips and activities
■ CareersPlus coaching and guidance
■ Language skills
■ Programming and advanced IT skills
■ International study trips
■ Trading simulation at The Shard, London
■ Global conference.

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Life at WBS

Clubs, societies and volunteering

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Your course and beyond

Meet like-minded people, continue an Clubs and societies


existing hobby or try something new.
There really is something for everyone,
With a vibrant Students’ Union and over 300 enabling you to meet new people,
student-run societies and sports clubs to join, try something new, find your passion,
there are lots of ways to challenge your mind enhance your employability, have fun and
and body. really maximise your Warwick experience.

Over 65 sports clubs Entertainment and nightlife


Whatever the time of day, there’s lots
of ways to keep yourself entertained at
Warwick. If you’re looking to enjoy a big
night out, check out The Copper Rooms
and the Terrace Bar, both of which host
regular club nights. For those keen to
share their musical talents, head to The
Over 250 societies Dirty Duck pub which runs live acoustic “One of the best ways
music sessions and open mic nights. to make friends,
network and develop
Sports
skills as a student is to
From exercise classes, to scenic campus get involved in co-
walks, there are lots of ways for you to
keep fit and healthy at Warwick. Our Sports
curricular activities.
and Wellness Hub opened in 2019, and is Societies, sports, travel
Approximately
8,000 employment
designed to inspire and motivate people and volunteering pose
to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
and volunteering a great opportunity
You can enjoy our 230-station gym,
opportunities
12-lane swimming pool, indoor
to socialise, connect
on campus
climbing centre, six glass-backed squash with a community of
courts, and diverse sports pitches. like-minded people and
also stand out in the
recruitment process.”

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Joy Ajuluchukwu
MSc Management of
Information Systems
& Digital Innovation
(2021 – 2022)
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Life at WBS

Accommodation

Warwick Accommodation is the University’s


dedicated accommodation service. They can
help you find a living space to suit your needs
with a range of accommodation available
on campus for Postgraduate students.

Living on campus
At Warwick, we make living easy so that you can
enjoy everything student life has to offer. We have a
wide range of self-catered halls of residence available
for postgraduate students, ensuring that there will
be an option to suit your lifestyle and budget. Our
campus is an amazing place to live and study with a
large network of support teams available should you
need any help during your time living at Warwick.

Book campus accommodation with confidence:


■ No application fee or deposit to pay
■ No guarantor required
■ No obligation until you accept an offer of
accommodation
■ Free cancellation if you defer for full year or do not
secure your place at Warwick
■ You’ll only deal with Warwick - all campus halls
of residence are owned and managed by the
University.

Living off campus


You may want to expand your horizons beyond
campus and make the move to one of the areas local
to the University. Lively city life, tranquil countryside,
historic towns and iconic landmarks – our campus
is uniquely positioned to give you the flexibility to
choose how you want to live.
Warwick Studentpad accommodation search 13
Halls of 7500+
platform provides a convenient way to search for
local private accommodation and is exclusive for residence on Rooms on
Warwick students. The SU Advice team can also help campus campus
provide valuable support when looking for private
accommodation.

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How to apply

Making your application

Making an application
We’re here to support you throughout
the application process, and our
dedicated Recruitment & Admissions
Coordinators are allocated to individual
courses to ensure that they have the
expertise to answer your questions.
Applications are made through the
University of Warwick’s online form, accessed
through our individual MSc course pages.
Please ensure that you meet the entry
requirements for your course of interest
prior to submitting an application.

Receiving your offer


Once your application is complete (inclusive of
all supporting documents), we aim to process
it within eight to twelve weeks, however
processing times vary and may take longer
during busier periods. During this time you can
track the status of your application online, as
well as receive email updates on its progress.

If your application is approved, you will be


made an official offer of a place on your
course, and there will usually be a time limit Before you arrive When you get here
on accepting this offer. You may also receive We think of all of our offer holders and The first term of your MSc will begin at the
conditional requirements that must be met – prospective students as part of our end of September with the University’s
these could be academic, language, or other community, and so want to provide you with Welcome Week, a week long programme
requirements. the best support prior to joining us at Warwick of events and activities in partnership with
Business School. Once you receive an offer the Students’ Union, designed to help you
from us, we’ll keep in regular contact to share settle in, make friends and adapt to life at
information on what’s going on at Warwick. We also put on specific events for
WBS and the wider university, including our Postgraduate students, helping you
blogs from our current students and to get a feel for the School and meet your
CareersPlus coaches, and instructions on future classmates. Some courses
what you need to do before joining us. will also begin preparatory taught
We’ll also invite you to visit our pre-arrival materials during this week.
website, normally in the summer,
where you can find careers guidance,
any pre-arrival modules for your course,
and information on what you need to
prepare before arriving at Warwick.

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1 Transcript of
your degree 2 CV 3 Personal
Statement

You’ll need to upload a final or interim A strong CV should contain: Educational In your personal statement you are required
transcript for your Undergraduate degree. background, employment history, any to cover some key areas:
The transcript must show the modules studied volunteering experiences, any extra-curricular ■ Why have you selected this course?
each year (including the first year) and the activities, personal hobbies and interests.
marks achieved to date. The transcript must ■ What are your motivating factors?
be uploaded in order of years of study. If ■ How do you see the course benefitting your
you are still studying a list of your final year career plans?
modules must be uploaded, this does not
have to be an official document. Please note ■ What will you contribute to your cohort?
all transcripts must be translated to English in
order for us to consider them.

4 Reference 5 Application fee 6 Submission

You’ll need to provide your referee’s name You’ll be required to pay an application fee Submit your application and await the
and institutional email address as part of the of £75. outcome, our typical processing times are
application. We’ll then contact your referee around 8-12 weeks. After submission, if any
requesting a reference, please note it is your further documentation is needed you will be
responsibility to ensure a reference is provided. contacted by the Recruitment team.
If you are currently completing your studies
or have completed within two years you
must provide an academic reference. If you
completed your studies over two years ago
you can provide a professional reference.

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Where are we?

Our location

Based in Coventry, in the heart of the UK,


Travelling from Coventry by Rail
our campus has excellent transport links
in the UK and beyond. To Journey (mins)
Birmingham Airport 10
London 60
Manchester 120
Cardiff 160
Edinburgh 270

Get in touch
T +44 (0)24 7615 0333

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E mastersrecruitment@wbs.ac.uk

Find us on:
@warwickbschool
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 facebook.com/warwickbschool
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 warwickbschool
TIKTOK @warwickbschool

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WBS has an established track record of
producing successful business professionals,
and I wanted to be part of that legacy.
I learnt critical theoretical concepts whilst
applying them to real-world scenarios,
which gave me that competitive
edge in the job market.
Sharmila Anbalagan
MSc Business with Marketing
(2022 – 2023)

WBS believes this document is accurate, but Warwick Business School,


accepts no liability for errors or later changes. The University of Warwick,
See our website for the latest information. Coventry, CV4 7AL UK
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