Blogs | Warwick Business School

What’s it like starting the Distance Learning MBA

21 February 2020

Distance Learning MBA participant, Ramit Gangopadhyay, describes his experience joining the Warwick MBA, from starting the induction process to completing the first few modules.

Studying at WBS in London, a city with a unique charm and rich history

17 February 2020

Executive MBA (London) participant, John Cancio, describes his experience studying at WBS London, The Shard, and provides an overview of the flexible programme structure.

How to settle into university life

17 February 2020

Our second year BSc Management student, Shubh shares his advice on the best way to battle homesickness and get used to living independently.

My experience of attending Finance Fest

12 February 2020

Our MSc Finance students, Belinda and Tatiana, share their experience of attending Finance Fest, from gaining insider knowledge to learning more about the world of finance.

How to find the right society for you

10 February 2020

Looking to join a society at Warwick? In this blog, BSc Management student Zari shares the societies that she is currently a part of alongside giving her top tips so that you can find the right society for you.

The flexibility of the Executive MBA

07 February 2020

Executive MBA (London) participant, Beth Kingsley, shares her thoughts on the structure of the programme and explains why the part-time weekend format suited her learning style perfectly.

Reaching my future destination with WBS CareersPlus

05 February 2020

Summer Xiao, MSc Business Analytics alumna shares the support and advice she received from the WBS CareersPlus team.

Four months into the Full-time MBA

30 January 2020

Full-time MBA participant, Charlotte Lavelle, shares her highlights of the programme so far and talks about the skills she has developed, the diversity of the MBA cohort and the importance of the CareersPlus team.

Gaining the confidence to be yourself

27 January 2020

Winnie Baffoe, Executive MBA (London) participant, discusses the issue of confidence, and how good counsel and self care can help you sift through negativity to help you identify the meaning and puropse of your strengths and differences.

Careers advice: Six strategies to reinvigorate your career in 2020

24 January 2020

What better time than the start of a new year to look at ways to reinvigorate your career? In our latest careers blog, WBS Alumni Careers Manager, Caroline Egan offers six strategies to do just that.

Celebrating 10 years of WBS Mentoring

24 January 2020

If you’ve been part of the Mentoring Programme, either as mentee or mentor, we would love to celebrate our 10th year with you. A number of events are planned for 2020 and we are also looking for your mentoring success stories.

Careers advice: Could mentoring be the solution?

24 January 2020

It’s that time of year where many are thinking about their future career, asking themselves what shall I do, where shall I go, what is achievable or realistic, and how do I make that a reality? Donna Curtis, Global Mentoring Manager at WBS, looks at the different mentoring options and how they could be beneficial to you.

Careers advice: Winning friends and influencing people

23 January 2020

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie was published in 1936, but it’s sold millions of copies and is still a bestselling text in the genre of personal and business development. Alumni Careers Manager Caroline Egan examines the six key principles and how you can apply them to your life.

What Mario found to be the biggest difference between school and university

20 January 2020

Mario Gonzalez, a second year BSc International Management student, shares his experience of starting university, discovering his newfound freedom and making the most of the array opportunities available to him.

From Army Officer to Site Manager, with the help of the Full-time MBA

17 January 2020

WBS Alumni Richard Inman, describes how studying the Full-time MBA helped him move on from a rewarding career in the army to a leading role at Amazon.

How will the Full-time MBA help me reach my career goals?

16 January 2020

Monica Garcia-Romero, Careers Manager, discusses how to make the make the most of the careers support available to Full-time MBA participants.

Explore the exciting towns and cities close to campus

16 January 2020

As an Undergraduate student this could be the first time that you are moving away from home and for some, moving to a new country. To ensure you make the most of your time at the University of Warwick, we have provided an overview of the key locations that our students visit whilst they are here.

How to complete your MSc application statement

15 January 2020

A personal statement can make or break your application, so you need to make a convincing case for why you deserve a place on the course. Our Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager, Raj Purewal, discusses her top tips on how to make your application stand out.

Doctoral student insight: Everything you need to know about studying for a PhD

10 January 2020

PhD student, Merle van den Akker, shares her motivation behind doing a PhD and highlights the importance of a good working relationship with your supervisor(s) to develop your research interests whilst having the determination to go above and beyond.

Alumni Insight: Murtaza’s journey at WBS

10 January 2020

BSc Accounting & Finance alumnus, Murtaza, shares his experience of moving to the UK to study at WBS, immersing himself in student societies and undertaking a placement year at EY resulting in a graduate job offer.

Starting your journey to WBS

08 January 2020

Our MSc ambassadors share their journey from applying to WBS, to what happens when you actually get here.

What is it like to move overseas to a British university?

02 January 2020

In this blog, Jan Sterba, describes why he chose to move from the Czech Republic to the UK to study BSc International Management at Warwick Business School.

The Quant Conference: An MSc insight into the world of quants

16 December 2019

Students from our specialist MSc Financial Mathematics course share their experiences of attending The Quant Conference 2019, highlighting how the experience has allowed them to access knowledge, guidance, and insight from those in the quants industry.

How Alice's course allowed her to achieve her life ambition of moving to Los Angeles for a year

16 December 2019

BSc International Management student, Alice Wenner, shares her life-changing experience of completing her year abroad in Los Angeles, developing her personal brand and completing two very different internships, with a Film Investment company and a Global Hedge Fund.

How Alessandro’s time at WBS helped him launch his own start-up in the automotive field

09 December 2019

Discover how BSc Management alumnus, Alessandro, has launched his own start-up using the knowledge and fundamental business skills he learnt at Warwick Business School.

How a business degree can open doors within any industry

05 December 2019

Working on consulting projects for NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, an internship with the Global Marketing team at IMG, and a place secured on the City Football Group graduate scheme. Find out how Jack has achieved his dream of working within the sports industry.

My MBA journey, one year on

28 November 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Freddy Bob-Jones, reflects on his journey so far after completing the first year of his MBA.

From WBS to New York: How my WBS Scholarship helped me achieve a role in the Finance sector

25 November 2019

MSc Management alumna, Kemi Adetu, shares her experience of receiving a WBS Scholarship and how this helped her CV stand out against other applicants when applying for jobs.

How to start your own society – Jaakko’s Story

25 November 2019

In this blog, BSc Management student, Jaakko, discusses how his modules taught within his degree supported him in creating Warwick Graphic Design and Marketing Society (GDMS).

Careers advice: Meaningful meetings

20 November 2019

Sonja Stockton, Alumni Careers Manager at WBS, looks at the different ways you can approach meetings at work.

What's it like starting the Full-time MBA

18 November 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Radko Diev, shares his experience of starting the programme and what current Full-time MBA students can expect from their year ahead.

Everything you need to know about the SSLC: Making meaningful changes to the student experience at WBS

18 November 2019

Vice-Chair of the Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC), Hassan Siddiqui, discusses what the SSLC is and the importance of the student voice at Warwick Business School.

Alumni experience: WBS Scholarships

11 November 2019

Our Masters alumni share their experiences of receiving a WBS scholarship and how it positively impacted their learning journey at WBS and their future career path.

How Jinesh secured an internship at SANNE Singapore

11 November 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance student, Jinesh, reflects on his internship at SANNE Singapore where he was working as a Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Accounting intern. In this blog, he shares his reasons for applying for an internship and how the WBS CareersPlus team supported him throughout the process.

Beginning my Executive MBA journey

08 November 2019

Executive MBA (London) participant, Bec Fenlon, provides an insight into her thoughts and feelings when starting the London MBA and the process of joining the programme.

How WBS taught me to become a proactive and curious learner

04 November 2019

BSc Management student, Pria, shares how her placement year at Lloyds Banking Group in the Fraud Analytics and Insight team has been one of the highlights of her university experience so far, giving her clarity of what she wants to do in the future.

One year on from my MSc Marketing & Strategy course

31 October 2019

MSc Marketing & Strategy alumna, Becky Larry-Izamoje, shares her reflections on her course experience at WBS one year on.

Starting the Executive MBA

28 October 2019

Executive MBA participant, Asha Combstock, describes how she felt completing her MBA induction and first module back in March.

My key takeaways from the Distance Learning MBA

28 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Emily Stevenson, shares her recommendations for students who have just started their MBA.

Studying the Executive Diploma in Strategic Leadership

25 October 2019

Executive Diploma participant Deirdre Lynch, describes her experience on the Strategic Leadership programme and how the course has impacted her career.

WBS returns to Singapore to catch up with alumni, students and prospective students

25 October 2019

Energised, keen to connect and engage is how Donna Curtis, Global Mentoring and Engagement Manager at WBS, describes alumni and students on her recent trip to Singapore

Careers advice: Time management and prioritisation

25 October 2019

Sonja Stockton, Alumni Careers Manager at WBS, shares her advice on how to effectively manage your time and prioritise your key tasks.

Full-time MBA Reunion - Class of 1999/2000

25 October 2019

Alumni from all four corners of the world descended on Warwick Business School’s London campus at The Shard in September to celebrate 20 years of change making

The dangers of unconscious bias

23 October 2019

Full-time MBA alumnus, Roderic Van Hoof, discusses how the impact of unconscious bias can statistically limit career progression for women, even when men and women are equally represented in the work place.

Adam’s placement year at Samsung: Working at one of the world’s largest consumer electronics companies

23 October 2019

Adam Mulley, a third year BSc Management student, discusses his placement year at Samsung, from attending international business trips to meeting a whole new network of colleagues and friends.

My Chevening Scholarship Journey

22 October 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Cebo Mayekiso, talks about his experience of applying for and being awarded the Chevening scholarship.

Beginning my journey on the Full-time MBA

22 October 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Jamie Graham, shares his experience of starting the MBA programme and what the first few weeks on the course are like.

Florence’s placement year at Accenture: Joining a diverse group of innovators and enhancing her strategic skill set

21 October 2019

Florence Bourjade, BSc Management student, shares her experience of moving to London and joining Accenture where she has been able to utilise her creative streak to positively impact her future career ambitions within the consulting industry.

My hints and tips for future MBA students

18 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Carla Priddon, tells us about the importance of using the WBS network and seizing every opportunity whilst on the MBA, as well as other essential advice.

How Chavi’s experience at WBS has shaped who she is today

17 October 2019

From getting involved in volunteering opportunities to making the most of the support from lecturers, in this blog BSc Management alumna, Chavi, shares her top experiences during her three years at WBS.

My thoughts and feelings when starting the Executive MBA

16 October 2019

Executive MBA participant, Harry Martin, shares his feelings when starting the programme and how he prepared for his MBA journey.

Experiences from the Warwick Executive Diplomas

08 October 2019

Three of our Executive Diploma students share their experience of the programmes, and why they chose to study at Warwick Business School.

WBS MBA students at One Ocean MBA’s Conference & Regatta 2019

08 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Sumit Malhotra, shares his experience on being part of the WBS team at One Ocean MBA’s Conference & Regatta 2019.

Making the most of your year at WBS

07 October 2019

Our Masters students share their top tips on making the most of your year at WBS.

My tips & advice for Distance Learning MBA students

03 October 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Sergio D'Alessandro, tells us about the importance of Warwick Weeks, using your time wisely and other key tips for future MBA students.

Everything you need to know about the WBS Undergraduate Placements Fair

03 October 2019

With the launch of our new WBS Placements Fair coming up in October, we spoke to Placement Relationships Manager Chris to tell us all about the careers event and share his top tips on how to make a good first impression with employers.

My top tips when starting your MBA

30 September 2019

Executive MBA participant, Saada Abou-Halloun Thurley, shares her top tips and advice for students who are about to embark on their MBA journey.

Full-time MBA Reunion - Class of 2008/9

24 September 2019

Alumni Relationship Manager, Pam Pinski looks back on a fantastic reunion event for our 2008/09 Full-time MBA class.

Goal-setting to take your career to the next level

24 September 2019

Caroline Egan, Global Alumni Careers Manager at WBS, looks at how you can set goals to give you long-term perspective, motivation, and a sense of achievement in the workplace.

Reflections on my Masters year at WBS

23 September 2019

Rahoul Hore, MSc International Business student, shares his insight on making the most of your year at WBS.

My advice for your Full-time MBA consultancy project and dissertation

19 September 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Kristen Rossi, shares her top tips for tackling the MBA consultancy project and dissertation.

Distance Learning MBAs Reunite at Warwick Week

18 September 2019

Current Distance Learning MBAs were reunited at WBS after 21 years. Charles and Sunni were students at West Buckland School (also known as WBS!) in North Devon, and although they’ve both led very different lives, working in different sectors and countries, the Distance Learning MBA has brought them back together. We caught up with them both during Warwick Week to find out more.

Top Tips for Students Starting University

16 September 2019

Are you joining us to start your degree in September? In preparation for your arrival, we asked BSc International Management student Anaïs to write about some of the key items to bring and things to consider before arriving on campus.

My experience of the Full-time MBA Entrepreneurship specialism

12 September 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Diego Echeverria, describes his experience of the Entrepreneurship specialism, and the skills he has developed during his MBA.

Postgraduate experience: What to expect when you're expecting...to arrive in the UK!

12 September 2019

Raghavi Iyengar, MSc Marketing & Strategy student, shares her thoughts on what to expect when you arrive in the UK as an international student.

Jaakko’s experience at Ingenuity19 - developing enterprising ideas with a community of like-minded innovators

09 September 2019

Jaakko Järviniemi, a second year BSc Management student, shares his experience attending the Ingenuity19 development programme, which incorporates a business competition, skills training and a forum to discuss world-changing ideas.

Postgraduate pre-arrival: what to bring with you (and what to leave behind!)

02 September 2019

Luke Jeeves, MSc Financial Mathematics student, shares his top tips on what to bring with you for your year at WBS, and what to leave behind!

How to use consultancy and group projects to accelerate your career

29 August 2019

Consultancy and group projects can help you to address business challenges, uncover new opportunities, and refine innovation and growth strategies. Careers expert Monica Garcia-Romero discusses how real life business projects could open the door to your next career move.

Career development resources during my MBA

28 August 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Tosin Adeoye, describes the career development tools and resources provided by the WBS CareersPlus team.

Careers support on the Distance Learning MBA

28 August 2019

Distance Learning MBA participant, Allan Simpson, talks about the support he has received from the WBS CareersPlus team, and how they have helped to provide a clear vision of his career goals.

The importance of building your professional network before graduation

23 August 2019

Vanessa Wai Lok shares her experience of building her professional network before graduation, and the importance it plays in broadening your horizons in the world of business.

Careers advice: Finding a graduate job

23 August 2019

Not found a graduate job yet? Feeling like the odd-one out? Caroline Egan, Global Alumni Careers Manager, offers her tips.

Making the most of your time at University

21 August 2019

Creating a study plan, making the most of your personal tutor and finding a balance between social and academic life. In this blog finalist James looks back at his time at the University of Warwick and gives his top tips for those starting in September.

How Alex created a one-stop shop to help start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs

19 August 2019

From launching Warwick Congress to building his own business venture, BSc International Business graduate Alex Balderstone shares how he spotted a gap in the market for start-up companies, and developed his own virtual platform for budding entrepreneurs.

MSc Management study trip: Rome

16 August 2019

Lorena De Virgiliis Zyba, MSc Management student, shares her experience of visiting the LUISS Business School to learn more about the Italian business market and exploring the magical city of Rome.

What you should (and should not) include in your CV

15 August 2019

Alumni Careers Manager Sonja Stockton gives her top tips for making your CV stand out, including what you should and shouldn't include.

MSc Management study trip: Brussels

14 August 2019

Hisashi Tabata, MSc Management student, shares his experience of visiting the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, and finding out more about innovation in the world of business.

Emilie’s Year Abroad Experience: Stepping out of my comfort zone

12 August 2019

In this blog, BSc International Business student Emilie talks about her year abroad experience in Germany, embracing a new culture spending time in Munich and Düsseldorf.

Achieving my ambitions - my journey from WBS to Dubai

05 August 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance Alumna Kiran reflects on her experience at WBS and how the WBS CareersPlus team supported her to kick-start her career at PwC in the Middle East.

MSc Management study trip: Cape Town

02 August 2019

Zhihan Chen, MSc Management student, shares her experience of visiting the University of Cape Town Graduate School Of Business (UCT GSB) and finding out more about innovation and social entrepreneurship in South Africa.

My favourite and most impactful MBA modules

01 August 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Radko Diev, describes his experience at WBS and highlights some of his favourite MBA modules.

Full-time MBA - tips for your year ahead

31 July 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Paul Fitzgerald, shares some useful insights into studying an MBA and his advice for future students.

My tips and advice for future MBA students

31 July 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Kristen Rossi, provides an overview of her MBA experience and shares her key tips and advice for future MBA students.

How a placement year can help you decide which career is right for you

29 July 2019

In this blog, Ellen talks about her current 12-month placement at Coventry Building Society. How the careers support at WBS prepared her for the recruitment process and why she now knows that a career in Human Resources is right for her.

Taking on the WBS Healthcare Case Challenge

25 July 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Fiorello Fernandes, describes what it's like to take part in the WBS Healthcare Case Challenge 2019.

Completing my MBA consultancy project

25 July 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Jialiang Ye (Patrick), provides us with an overview of his MBA consultancy project and offers his key takeaways for future students.

Organising the WBS Healthcare Case Challenge

25 July 2019

Full-time MBA participant, Yajur Mahendru, describes what it's like to help organise the WBS Healthcare Case Challenge 2019.

The importance of building your professional network before graduation

24 July 2019

Konstantinos Bivolaris shares his experience of building his professional network before graduation, and the importance it plays in broadening your horizons in the world of business.

How to prepare for your final year exams

24 July 2019

With the excitement of finishing University, the final phase of your degree will most likely include exams. To help you prepare we asked recent graduate Eleanor, who has just completed her exams, to share her top tips.

Najae’s next steps: Being inspired to help those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds

22 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students having just graduated, we caught up with Najae Hackett to reflect on his time at WBS and discuss his next steps as he aspires to become a teacher.

Joining societies as a Postgrad student: Meet new people, find your passion or indulge a hobby

19 July 2019

Student bloggers from our range of Masters courses give their top tips on finding out more about the huge variety of societies and clubs available on campus. Continue an existing hobby, try something completely new, or just meet like-minded people – there is something for everyone.

Careers advice: How taking time off can benefit your career and wellbeing

17 July 2019

Alumni Careers Manager Caroline Egan discusses how taking time off can benefit your career and wellbeing, and how you can achieve a work-free holiday this summer.

Jake’s Journey: Completing the Foundation Year and gaining a Graduate Scheme at Deloitte

10 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students graduating this summer, we caught up with Jake Howard to reflect on his time at WBS and discuss his next steps.