Open day presentation v8
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The document summarizes an undergraduate open day at Warwick Business School. It introduces the dean and course director, and discusses WBS's strong research reputation, top rankings, accreditation, international student body, degree programs, graduate employment outcomes, campus facilities, and reasons to choose WBS. Student testimonials praise WBS's global focus, strong brand, rewarding university experience, and career prospects.
Open day presentation v8
- 1. Undergraduate Open Day2 March 2011
- 2. Introduction to Warwick Business SchoolDr Louise GraciaBSc Accounting & Finance Course Director
- 3. Welcome to the business school of the 21st centuryProfessor Mark TaylorDean of Warwick Business SchoolStarted 1st April 2010Formerly Managing Director, BlackRockOne of the world’s most highly-cited researchers in finance and economics‘Our vision is for WBS to become the leading university-based business school in Europe.’
- 4. Our communitySupport staff207Undergraduates1,377Postgraduates3,471Academic staff151Research staff26Visiting staff14
- 6. We are a university-based business school
- 7. At WBS you will have exposure to all business disciplinesAccountingBehavioural Science Enterprise Teaching FinanceGovernance & Public Management Industrial Relations & OrganisationalBehaviourInformation Systems & Management Marketing & Strategic Management Operations Management Operational Research & Management Sciences
- 8. You can explore other areas at University of WarwickModern LanguagesEconomicsPhilosophyPolitics & International StudiesLawMathematics & StatisticsEnglishPhysicsComputer Science
- 9. We have built our research on cutting-edge researchOne of only three 5* UK business schoolsOver 50% of the submitted research was of international excellence2001Ranked 5th in the UK for Business and Management research75% of work was at level 3* or 4* (international and world leading quality)89% of WBS research active staff submitted to the RAE2008
- 10. We are number 1 in several prominent rankingsAccounting & Finance The Complete University Guide 2011
- 11. Accounting & FinanceThe Times Good University Guide 2011
- 12. Business & ManagementThe Guardian University Guide 2011
- 13. ManagementThe Sunday Times University Guide 2011AccreditationAll single-honours undergraduate degrees are recognised by major UK-based professional accountancy bodies, offering exemptions from Professional Stage exams
- 14. We are a UK superbrand‘It is no surprise that the high regard in which WBS is held by the international business community has translated into being recognised as a UK Business Superbrand. It is a brand that continues to gain momentum and every year is a more compelling challenger to its often older and more established rivals.’Stephen CheliotisCEO, The Centre of Brand Analysis
- 15. Our Undergraduate degreesBSc Accounting & Finance
- 16. BSc Accounting & Finance – UPP
- 17. BSc Management
- 20. BA Law & Business Studies
- 21. BSc Computer & Business Studies
- 22. BA German & Business Studies
- 23. Joint BSc degrees with ScienceUndergraduate student numbers
- 24. BSc Accounting & FinanceYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3
- 25. BSc ManagementYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3
- 26. BSc International ManagementYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 4
- 27. BSc International BusinessYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 4
- 28. University Partnership Programme (UPP)Accounting and Finance students have the opportunity to spend a extra salaried placement year in business after your second year at Warwick.
- 29. This professional work experience gives the opportunity to begin the premier professional accountancy qualification whilst studying for the UK's top-ranked degreeYour WBS degree will make you a strong candidate for employersWBS Graduating Classes 2010
- 30. Employment opportunities are endless for WBS graduates‘In 2010 the UBS Investment Banking Department recruited more graduates from the University of Warwick than from any other university in the UK.’Tobias Wagnert, Executive Director, UBS‘Through their university experiences, both study and extra-curricular involvement, students from Warwick demonstrate the skills and competencies we look for in our potential employees and the passion we would expect from our future leaders.’Deloitte‘90% of WBS Management graduates are working in a graduate level job six months after leaving University.’UniStats, 2010
- 31. WBS is a key recruitment location for employers‘Warwick students and graduates are highly targeted by UK employers, second only to Cambridge.’High Fliers report, 2011WBS students are targeted by blue-chip companies, investment banks, and ‘major’ accountancy firms, including those that limit their recruitment to a small number of institutions
- 32. Around 300 recruitment visits on campus each yearGraduation destinationsgraduating class 2009
- 33. Salary of WBS graduates in employment 2009
- 34. Student’s perspective onWarwick Business SchoolMikko TamminenCurrent student on BSc Management, 3rd year
- 35. International student community40% Undergraduate students from outside EU 130 Visiting students each year 45 Students spend year abroad each year
- 36. Year 3 abroad forBSc International BusinessGerman speakingBambergBayreuthGöttingenKielMannheimMunichGrazViennaItalian speakingBocconi (Milan)French speakingESC DijonESC GrenobleEM LyonESC PauESC RennesESC RouenSolvay (Belgium)HEC MontrealSpanish speakingCarlos III (Madrid)ESADE (Barcelona)Navarra (Pamplona)GranadaSantiago (Chile)
- 37. Year 3 abroad forBSc International ManagementUSAConnecticutCornellRichmond (Virginia)Wharton (Pennsylvania)Wisconsin-MadisonCanadaBritish Columbia (Vancouver)McGill (Montreal)York (Toronto)EuropeBocconi (Milan)BudapestCopenhagenGothenburgRennesRotterdamRouenElsewhereHong Kong USTFudanGuanghuaMonashSydney+ others to come …
- 38. We will prepare you to compete on a global scaleYear 12:1Year 2, Term 2A A A A A+
- 39. WBS education focuses on building solid knowledge & practical skillsPresentationsWritten assignmentsExaminations
- 40. Warwick campus ranked best in the United Kingdom
- 41. Social & recreational facilitiesRestaurantsCafésArts CentreChemistLounges & barsHairdresserBanksOutdoor areas
- 42. Sports facilitiesSports hallsSports centrePhysiotherapyAerobics studioSports pavilionFitness suiteRock climbing
- 43. Academic facilitiesLearning GridLibraryComputer LabsGroup study rooms
- 44. Accommodation
- 45. Support & adviceAdvice & Welfare ServicesHealth CentreUniversity Senior TutorResident TutorCounselling ServiceReligious & faith supportInternational OfficeUndergraduate OfficeAcademic staffPersonal Tutor
- 46. Warwick has excellent transport to nearby towns and cities1.5 hoursUniversity of Warwick35 minutesLondon10 mins25 minutesLeamington SpaCoventryBirmingham
- 47. WBS has provided global employment prospects
- 48. Why choose WBS?‘Our education is a combination of astrong foundation and cutting-edge knowledge from the latest research.’‘We are truly international and learn about business in every corner of the globe.’‘Warwick Business School has a strong brand name and is known by employers globally.’‘Warwick ensures that your university life will be rewarding and a lot of fun!’Students of the graduating class 2011
- 49. Graduate perspective onWarwick Business SchoolMatt StockerBSc Management GraduateMatt Stocker Ltd - www.mattstocker.com
- 50. Parents & family members,Stay up to date on what is happening at Warwick whilst your son or daughter is studying here.www.warwick.ac.uk/alumni/family/registrationEmail updates begin in December.
- 51. Keeping in touchPersonalised Warwick portal: your.warwick.ac.ukAny Questions? Ask Warwick!ask.warwick.ac.ukJoin us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/warwickbschoolFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/warwickbschool
- 52. Undergraduate Open Day2 March 2011
Editor's Notes
- #25: Out of 122 employed graduates, 68 elected to state their salary. The Mean Salary for this set of graduates is £25,300, the comparison group is £23,500. The Median Salary for this set of graduates is £25,000, the comparison group is £23,000.
- #34: 11 grass football pitches3 rugby pitches 2 lacrosse pitches American football pitch2 cricket squaresFrisbee pitch