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What are the benefits of Executive Education? |
Our short Executive Education programmes provide you with the opportunity to enhance your strategic, leadership, and management capabilities, whilst also benefiting your business. You will be encouraged to bring your real-world organisational challenges to the classroom and develop solutions through insights from our world renowned WBS faculty, industry guests, and your peers. Executive Education also offers the opportunity for you to expand your professional networks and foster connections with peers and industry leaders. |
Who should consider an attending an Executive Education programme? |
These programmes are designed for mid-level to senior professionals, including senior managers, directors, executives, and entrepreneurs, who aim to elevate their careers and enhance their strategic thinking and leadership skills. Participants attend our programmes from across the world and from numerous industries including Finance, Healthcare, Consulting, Non-Profits and many more. |
How do Executive Education programmes differ from traditional degrees? |
Our Executive Education programmes are shorter than a traditional degree and are often taught across 3 or 5 day workshops. Our programmes blend rigorous academic insights with practical, real-world applications, and the content delivered is more tailored to the specific needs of experienced professionals. |
Is accommodation included? |
Typically accommodation is not included in the course fee, but please check the fees section on our individual course pages for the most up to date information. We would be happy to recommend a number of local hotels to The Shard and we have accommodation available at Warwick Conferences for our Warwick based programmes. |
Are there any discounts available? |
Discounts are available on a case by case basis, please get in touch with our Business Development Team at execed@wbs.ac.uk to discuss what may be available to you. We welcome applications from corporate partners and discounts for multiple. |
How do I join an Executive Education programme? |
You can apply to join any of our Executive Education programmes via our portal. Applying is quick and easy, with no references required. If you have any questions about a programme please get in touch with our Business Development Team or attend one of our upcoming events.
Please check our programme pages and portal for upcoming intakes and application deadlines.
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What if I need to cancel my place on the course? |
In the event a Participant wishes to cancel their place on the programme, the Client and the Participant must notify the University in writing and in advance of its intention to do so. Cancellation charges are levied on late cancellations by a Participant or non-attendance on a booked programme. This charge is necessary to recover the lost opportunity cost on the tuition fee. The current cancellations fees are as follows:
- Written notice of cancellation received by the University more than ten (10) working days prior to the first day of the programme – 0% of Course Fee.
- Written notice of cancellation received by the University ten (10) working days or less prior to the first day of the programme – 100% of Course Fee.
- Failure to attend without written notice – 100% of programme Fee.
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Will I need a visa to attend the course? |
Our Executive Education programmes are delivered over short periods and typically do not qualify for a student visa. However, you may need a visa to travel to the UK. Please check the visa requirements for your specific country. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist with obtaining visas.
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