The Warwick MBA, Warwick Business School

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The MBA Programs
The Warwick MBA by full-time study
The full-time MBA program is intensive 12-month study. So you’re able to progress more quickly in your career. Your time will be divided between studying at WBS, gaining market experience during your project, and on optional overseas exchanges. The students can do this within the 12-month program or by extending their study period to 15-months. The students can also choose to extend your studies by taking on an internship during the summer months and completing students’ consultancy project afterwards. The students can apply to us at any time, but your application should arrive by the end of July in the year you want to start your studies. Within The Practice of Management, you will develop your personal capabilities in four broad areas: self-understanding and self-management, interpersonal communication, team and project management skills, leading and managing others.

The Warwick Executive MBA
The school gives you the flexibility of part-time study with the benefits of interactive learning by The Executive MBA program. The modular structure gives you schedule depending on your time. Most participants complete their studies in three years. However, if you have a high level of company support, you might complete it in less. You can apply to us at any time, but your application should arrive by 20 January for the March intake and 19 August for the October intake.

The Warwick MBA by distance learning
The Economist Intelligence Unit Distance Learning MBA rankings place The Warwick MBA by Distance Learning 1st in UK, 2nd in Europe, 3rd in the world at January 2008. MBA distance learning mode gives you maximum flexibility and portability to achieve the Warwick MBA in anything between three to eight years. Although the program, including your examinations, can be undertaken from anywhere in the world, it is compulsory for you to attend the annual eight-day September Seminar at WBS each year to ensure that distance learning is still collaborative, interactive and interesting. The distance learning study mode has two intakes: in January (apply at the end of October) and in July (apply at the end of April). If you join in July, you have almost 18 months to complete your first part of the program, rather than the 12 months you will have if you join in January.

International study opportunities
WBS’ full-time participants, approximately 20 percent, spend three months on exchange studying in another country, either during the program or immediately after it. Exchanges take place at a variety of different times of year, depending on where you choose to attend. Exchanges are often conducted in partnership with Partnership in International Management (PIM), a global network of 53 reputed business schools. Study mode of WBS’ main objectives is to prepare you for an international career.

Study program
The Warwick MBA study program has seven compulsory core modules which cover the disciplines of management and key business processes. This foundation gives you the essential building blocks to go on to explore more and varied management issues later in the program. You will be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, case studies, models, visits, simulations, and syndicate work. Core modules: Accounting & Financial Management, Economics of the Business Environment, Economics of the Business Environment, Market Analysis, Modeling & Analysis for Management, Operations Management, Strategic Advantage, and Organizational Behavior.

MBA Fees

• Full-time study: its fee are £20,400, £80 application fee, a deposit of £1,500 which will be deducted from your total fee and some other significant costs as Accommodation & food, Travel, Exchanges, Text books, Other expenses.
• Executive: its fee are £7,600 for the first year, if you extend study, the paying a £500 continuation fee per extra year of study and others as personal expenses, accommodation, travel.
• Distance learning: its fee are £4,800 for Part A, Part B and Part C fees are likely to be &pound4,800 plus a small percentage increase each year, and other costs similar to the two one.

WBS Scholarships
It is for successful full-time and distance learning students only who automatically be considered to get it. They:

• are likely to be in the top 20 percent of their class
• will bring both outstanding experience and diversity of background to the cohort
• will be successful ambassadors for the Warwick MBA following graduation.

Applying to WBS
You must be intellectually outstanding and display strong interpersonal and communication skills, and leadership qualities to gain a place. You will get interview. Its normal minimum requirements for admission are:

• A good Honours degree awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent overseas, or professional qualification
• At least three years, postgraduate, managerial work experience, for applicants for full-time study
• At least four years, postgraduate, managerial work experience, for applicants for part-time study
• Evidence of career progression, responsibilities, and achievements
• A well balanced GMAT score is essential for the full-time mode. There are no exemptions available. Applicants to part-time modes may also be required to take the GMAT.
• English language competence. We accept both TOEFL minimum score on paper 620, computer 260, or internet 105, and IELTS minimum score 7.
• Two passport-sized photos

Alumni groups
Alumni groups are built by alumni for alumni with administrative support from the WBS Alumni Office. The WBS Alumni Association has active groups all over the world based on geography and interest. Membership is open to all WBS alumni and there is no restriction on the number of groups you can join. Registered group members can access their private forums. You can also download instructions (430KB PDF) for how to use the forums. And send to:

Marketing & Recruitment Office
The Warwick MBA
Warwick Business School
The University of Warwick
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