Business Administration (Executive) (MBA) (2022 Entry)
Ranked first in the UK and 6th in the world by The Economist/Which? MBA Executive MBA ranking 2020, the Warwick Executive MBA will give you the strategic leadership skills you need to make an immediate impact.
Our world-renowned teaching and research, combined with our innovative culture and comprehensive leadership and development support, will give you the skills, aptitude and vision you need to start your own business, fast track to the C-suite, or to transform your career by redefining your next steps.
The Executive MBA can be taken as a four-day block every six weeks at WBS’ Coventry campus, or as a daytime (two days every other week) or evening course (each required module is typically taught over two evenings in a four-week period between September and July) at WBS London, The Shard.
Skills from this degree
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the global business environment
- Gain an understanding of different leadership skills and develop your own leadership style
- Gain an appreciation of different perspectives and viewpoints by learning with and from a diverse cohort
- Practical application - take new ideas straight from the classroom into your day-to-day work
- You will benefit from being part of a global cohort, allowing you to develop your professional network and understand different cultures and work practices
You must have at least four years' postgraduate managerial work experience. We are seeking evidence of consistent progression including increased people management, budgetary and/or project management responsibilities.
You must have a 2:i at undergraduate level from a UK university or the equivalent from an overseas university. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who do not have the academic qualifications but are exceptional, with a proven ability to achieve.
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- Band B
- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Required modules
- Operations Management
- Strategic Advantage
- Marketing
- Organisational Behaviour
- Innovation and Creativity in Organisations
- Leadership
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Economics of the Business Environment
- Consultancy Project and Dissertation
- Financial Management
Elective modules
Our electives broadly fit into the following categories:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Accounting
- Global Business
- HRM and Corporate Responsibility
- Management and Leadership
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Digital
- Sustainability
There is also the option to specialise your MBA in one of the following areas:
- Finance specialism
- Strategic Leadership specialism
- Healthcare specialism
- Entrepreneurship specialism
Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.
Traditional lectures, seminars, group exercises, case studies and projects will be paired with innovative learning experiences, such as using film, drama, business simulation software and role play.
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At Warwick class sizes comprise of around 45 students, whilst in London class sizes vary from 25-45 depending on format chosen.
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Modules are typically 30 contact hours, which would be split across the teaching pattern of the particular module (weekends, block, or evenings).
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Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods including individual written assignments, case study analysis, group work presentations and reports.
Strategic consulting project or dissertation
You will have the choice to undertake either a strategic consulting project or traditional dissertation. The strategic consulting project focuses on practice and is based in an employment setting. You will work as part of a group on the project with 10% of your assessment being based on group work and 90% based on an individual consulting report. This is your opportunity to consolidate everything you have learnt and apply it to a real business. Academically, it tests your ability to apply your learning to real management issues. Professionally, it may well open the door to your next career move.
If you choose to undertake the dissertation option, although more academic with a focus on theory, it is still highly relevant in the world of business. It will demonstrate that you can assimilate your learning, take multiple perspectives on a business issue and explore your subject thoroughly.