Full-time MBA

Develop your leadership style

To reach that next step in your career it is really important that you have time to focus on your leadership style.

Through a series of experiential workshops, lectures, seminars and case studies, the LeadershipPlus module enables you to reflect on what you personally stand for while preparing you to lead, manage and influence other people successfully in today’s complex, cross-border, multicultural environment.

As part of this experience, you will have the opportunity to apply and develop your leadership skills within a live business context. As part of a group you will undertake a client project over a period of nine weeks with a corporate, SME or not-for-profit organisation, investigating a current business issue and presenting practical recommendations to the problem posed.

Your LeadershipPlus experience is a personal change journey that underpins the rest of your MBA, ensuring you continue to develop confidence and the ability to achieve your career ambitions whilst driving positive change as a leader. Discover more about LeadershipPlus.

Career Management 

You will continually develop the ability to take charge of your own success. Our team of professional career coaches and sector specialists provide one-to-one coaching and feedback to challenge thinking and empower action. 

You will also have access to our award-winning mentoring programme, workshops, webinars and executive coaching. Every week you will have careers sessions covering areas including: 

• High Impact CVs and cover letters
• How to unleash the potential of LinkedIn to maximise your career opportunities
• Learn to love networking
• Interviewing with impact
• Leading diverse teams.

Beyond this, you'll be offered abundant opportunities to put theory into practice and refine your leadership competencies:

Development Centre: Participate in a day-long, recruitment-style assessment that mirrors professional hiring environments. You’ll engage in a variety of activities, including in-depth interviews, persuasive case study presentations, and collaborative role-playing exercises in a boardroom setting. Following these simulations, you’ll receive individual, comprehensive, evidence-based feedback that highlights your professional strengths and areas for growth.

CoACh Mentoring Programme: Elevate your coaching and communication skills through our Mentor Coaching Programme, where you can guide undergraduate students, applying what you’ve learnt in a tangible setting. This mentorship opportunity allows you to sharpen your abilities and provides a fulfilling experience of aiding others’ educational journeys.

Client Engagement Project: Work in teams on a real-world project for one of our industry partners. This initiative challenges you to solve strategic problems for actual businesses, offering you a direct look at the intricacies and demands of consulting within diverse sectors.

Consulting Simulation Activities: Develop your analytical and problem-solving skills through simulation exercises that incorporate cutting-edge teaching materials. These activities are designed to give you a practical understanding of a career in consulting, preparing you for real-world challenges in the field.

You will also have the opportunity to be featured in our annual Talent Profile book which is sent to over 200 employers from 12 sectors (Pharmacy & Healthcare, Automotive, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Energy, FMCG, Government, Real Estate, Strategy & Consulting, Media & Entertainment, Finance and Technology).

Engaging with industry

Engage with industry through a wealth of activities arranged by our CareersPlus and Employer Relations Team.

• Festivals - insights into different industry sectors
• Employer/Recruiter events - meet with company representatives to discuss upcoming opportunities
• Company visits
• Alumni panels
• Careers Fair
• Practitioner lectures within modules, providing insight into different industries
• Strategic consulting projects
• Internship opportunities of between six and twelve weeks, in the UK or overseas
• 1:1 sector specific sessions with our Employer Relations experts.

Building your network

Alongside numerous events held at our Warwick campus and WBS London, you will have access to our professional networks and global alumni network. Our professional networks bring together students, graduates, and our faculty to explore industry practice and the latest research in specific industry areas. You can also join a group local to your home which will get you involved with students and graduates at social and educational events, in person and online, all over the world. 

The networks are set up by alumni and students, for alumni and students, with support and guidance from us. Membership is open to all Warwick alumni and students and there is no restriction on the number of groups you can join. Typical group activities include lectures, seminars and webinars, conferences, business networking, online networking, formal dinners... and of course, having fun!

Beyond graduation

Your connection with Warwick doesn’t end once you’ve completed your studies. As a WBS alumni, you can still access our excellent online career resources and enjoy unlimited career consultations after graduation. You can also access enhanced services for an additional cost.

After graduation, you will also have the opportunity to apply to undertake up to two further face-to-face modules at Warwick and The Shard, free of charge, subject to availability. These modules are not for credit.