Business students at the University of Warwick

MBA (Executive) (2026 Entry)

Course code

P-N1Q3

P-N1S1 (Warwick)

P-N1S2 (London Weekend)

P-N1S3 (London Evening)

Start date

Sept 2024 or Mar 2025 or Sept 2025 (Warwick);

Sept 2024 or Sept 2025 (London)

Duration

2-4 years part-time

Qualification

MBA

Led by

Warwick Business School

Location

University of Warwick or WBS London

MBA (Executive) (2026 Entry)

Course code

P-N1Q3

P-N1S1 (Warwick)

P-N1S2 (London Weekend)

P-N1S3 (London Evening)

Start date

Sept 2024 or Mar 2025 or Sept 2025 (Warwick);

Sept 2024 or Sept 2025 (London)

Duration

2-4 years part-time

Qualification

MBA

Led by

Warwick Business School

Location

University of Warwick or WBS London

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Find out more about our Executive MBA degree at Warwick

Available in Warwick or London, the Executive MBA, will equip you with the strategic leadership skills, aptitude and vision to make an immediate impact. You also have the opportunity to specialise your MBA in Healthcare, Social and Environmental Sustainability, or Entrepreneurship.

Course overview

Warwick Business School’s Executive MBA is a two-year part-time course designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills. 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 weekend (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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

You'll need at least four years' management experience and our applicants typically have ten years' professional business experience. You'll be able to evidence consistent progression including increased leadership, people management, budgetary and/or project management responsibilities.

You must have a 2:1 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.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

Band B
IELTS overall score of 7.0. All four languages elements have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5.

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Academic References

We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses, and two academic references for research courses.

You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.

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Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Modules

Required modules

Module title

Credits

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
Operations
Healthcare

One of your four elective choices will involve a required overseas module, taking place at one of our partner institutions. These modules are exclusively designed for WBS students and encompass subjects such as sustainability and digital innovation.

There is also the option to specialise your MBA in one of the following areas:

Social and Environmental Sustainability
Healthcare specialism
Entrepreneurship specialism

Read the module descriptions for this course on the Warwick Business School website.Link opens in a new window

Tuition fees

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and registration and some student amenities.

Taught course fees Research course fees

Fee Status Guidance

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.

Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?

If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.

Find out more about how universities assess fee status

Additional course costs

As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2022/23 year of study). Information about module department specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and bursaries

Scholarships and financial support

Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.

Living costs

Find out more about the cost of living as a postgraduate student at the University of Warwick.

Department specific funding and support

Find out more about the various funding opportunities that are available in our department.

Teaching

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.

Class sizes

At Warwick class sizes comprise of around 45 students, whilst in London class sizes vary from 25-45 depending on format chosen.

Typical contact hours

Modules are typically 27 contact hours, which would be split across the teaching pattern of the particular module (weekends, block, or evenings).

Assessment

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.

Careers

Your career

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:

American Express
Arup
BP
Capgemini
Deloitte
DHl
EY
Fujitsu
Hilti
IBM
KPMG
National Grid
Rolls-Royce
Shell
Tesla
Unilever

Helping you find the right career

We have our own dedicated careers, leadership and development team at Warwick Business School, CareersPlus. You will have access to one-to-one career guidance appointments, CV checks and tailored mock interviews.

Personalised support

As an Executive MBA at WBS you will have access to tailor-made leadership and professional development designed around our Career Management Cycle, specifically for Executives.

The WBS CareersPlus team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.

You can take advantage of personalised careers coaching and advice. Our one-to-one careers appointments can help you if you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.

Department

Warwick Business School

If you’re interested in the bigger picture, comfortable challenging assumptions and want a degree that will open doors, then WBS is the place for you. We will give you the foundation for change and prepare you for your future career. Are you ready to make your mark in the world of business?

Find out more about us on our website.

The vision of WBS is to be Europe’s leading University-based Business School, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. We recognise that rankings are one way to profile our progress towards fulfilling this vision, and are proud to participate in the major global business education rankings.

MSc Finance

6^th in the UK and 21^th in the world - Financial Times Masters in Finance Pre-experience Ranking 2024
4^th in the UK and 19^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

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3^rd in the UK and 28^th in the world - Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2024
4^th in the UK and 18^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

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2^nd in the UK and 7^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

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3^rd in the UK and 17^th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2025

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2^nd in the UK and 3^rd in the world - Financial Times Online MBA Ranking 2024
4^th in the UK and 30^th in the world - Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2024

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