How can WBS Recruitment & Admissions help you?

Choosing where to study your Master's is a big decision.  We spoke to current Warwick Business School students Muhammad Bilal and Lorraine Wu about their experience with the Recruitment & Admissions team and what helped them choose WBS.

Why did you choose Warwick Business School?

Muhammad: Having already spent three years studying BSc Management at Warwick Business School, many people assumed staying for my MSc Management would be an easy decision. I still had plenty of questions. A Master's is a different commitment, and I wanted to be sure that it would genuinely build on my undergraduate experience and help me take the next step towards my career.

Although I already knew the Warwick community well, I wanted to understand what would make the MSc unique. I found myself reaching out to the WBS Recruitment & Admissions team several times throughout the application process, and those conversations played a much bigger role in my decision than I had expected.

Lorraine: A year ago, I was sitting exactly where you might be right now, thinking about whether WBS was the right choice for me.

When I was still a conditional offer holder, I reached out to the Recruitment & Admissions team to ask about the MSc Business with Marketing programme. I assumed I would just receive an email reply. Instead, I was able to book a one-to-one online call with a current student who also studies Business with Marketing. This conversation changed everything. I could have a real conversation about life at WBS and the Coventry community.

How did the Recruitment & Admissions team support you during your application?

Lorraine: After that, I got stuck getting my unconditional offer because my final results were released in late July. I was really worried that I'd miss the deadline. I turned to Unibuddy and connected with a Student Ambassador. They helped escalate my situation to the Admissions team, and everything got sorted.

Muhammad: Most of my questions were quite specific. I wanted to know how the teaching style changed at the postgraduate level, how much flexibility I would have when choosing modules, how the international study opportunities worked, and what kind of careers previous MSc Management students had gone on to pursue after graduating.

Every email I sent received a prompt and detailed reply, usually within a day. Rather than directing me back to the website, the team explained how the programme worked in practice and answered my questions in a way that felt personal. It never felt like I was simply another applicant; every interaction helped me understand whether the course was genuinely the right fit for me.

Did speaking to current students help?

Muhammad: One of the most valuable parts of the process was joining the Virtual Open Days and Meet & Engage sessions organised by WBS. Speaking directly with current students gave me insights that no course brochure could provide. It was refreshing to ask honest questions and hear equally honest answers from people who were already living the experience.

I remember asking about workload, career opportunities, and whether the programme had helped students secure internships and graduate jobs. They spoke about employer networking events, careers support, practical workshops, and how group projects had strengthened their confidence before interviews. Listening to their first-hand experiences helped me picture myself in the programme and reassured me that the course would prepare me for much more than academic success.

Lorraine: The one-to-one conversation with a current student really helped me make my decision. Being able to ask questions and hear about their experience gave me a much better understanding of what studying at WBS would actually be like.

What unexpected opportunities did WBS offer?

Lorraine: The Careers team at Warwick doesn't wait until you are a student to help you. As an offer holder, I was already able to book a one-to-one CV session with Jelena from the Careers team. She really taught me how to position myself. Because most universities only open these services once you've accepted your unconditional offer, this was something I really appreciated.

I ended up arranging weekly mock interviews with her, starting from last September until now. I felt much more confident preparing for my actual interviews.

Muhammad: One of the biggest surprises came after receiving my offer. I had not submitted a separate scholarship application or selected a particular award, so receiving an email informing me that I had been awarded a scholarship based on my academic performance during my three years at WBS was completely unexpected.

The scholarship certainly made a financial difference, but what meant even more was the recognition behind it. It felt rewarding to know that the effort I had put into my undergraduate journey had been acknowledged. Whenever I had questions about the scholarship, the Admissions team explained everything clearly, making the process simple and stress-free.

What advice would you give to future applicants?

Muhammad: Looking back now as an MSc Management student, I realise that the support I received started long before my first lecture. The Recruitment & Admissions team didn't simply help me complete an application; they helped me make an informed decision. Through personalised guidance, Virtual Open Days, opportunities to speak with current students, and clear communication throughout the process, they gave me confidence that staying at WBS was the right choice.

If you're considering applying to WBS, my advice is simple: make the most of the support available. Attend the Virtual Open Days, join the Meet & Engage sessions, ask every question you have, and speak to current students. Those conversations gave me the confidence to continue my journey at Warwick, and looking back, it is one of the best academic decisions I have made.

Lorraine: Engage more! There are lots of career fairs, society events and networking opportunities. The first things that pop into my mind are the Winter Ball and the cocktail party. It sounds small, but they really help you build friendships. I'd recommend joining as many social events as you can to make the most of your time at WBS.