Warwick's Gateway to Business

Enhance your degree by studying a range of business-related modules at WBS

Why study WBS modules?

We offer lots of opportunities for cross-curricular study at the University of Warwick. If you study an undergraduate course outside of WBS, you have the opportunity to supplement your degree by studying a range of business-related modules.*

At WBS our world-class academics have developed a set of gateway modules in Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting introducing you to the key foundations of business. Our gateway modules provide you with the flexibility to tailor your degree and explore new subject areas.

Some courses outside of WBS also offer students the opportunity to study a more coherent programme of WBS modules and graduate with a ‘with Business and Management pathway' award*.  

To achieve this pathway award, you must successfully pass a total of at least 90 credits of WBS modules. These must be comprised of :

  • At least three Gateway modules (45 credits)
  • Up to three further WBS modules (totalling no less than 45 credits)

These can be studied in any permitted combination (prerequisites may apply). 

Through the 'with Business and Management' pathway award you will also have the added benefit of potential specialisation. For example, after completing your ‘Gateway’ modules, students may choose to study further modules in a single subject field, like marketing, digital business, entrepreneurship, accounting or finance. 

Whether you are seeking to enhance your employability, add a new dimension to your degree, or simply want to explore a new area of interest, WBS has a range of elective modules for you to choose from.

*You should check with your home faculty’s Undergraduate Programme Office to ensure you are eligible to study WBS modules and/or pathway as part of your degree.

Subjects you can study

Accounting
Accounting

The Accounting gateway module aims to provide you with a broad introduction to financial and management accounting from a managerial or user perspective.

 

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Finance
Finance

The Finance gateway module aims to introduce you to a range of financial concepts and the tools and techniques that underpin effective financial management.

 

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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship gateway module will introduce you to the process of identifying and developing a new business idea.

 

 

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Management
Management

The Management gateway module introduces you to the different ways that organisations work to meet their key objectives.

 

 

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Marketing
Marketing

The Marketing gateway module requires you to undertake an analysis of consumers and markets to identify areas of opportunity or ‘gaps’ in the market.

 

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FAQs

How can I find out more about the WBS gateway modules?

To find out more information about the WBS gateway modules please refer to the module catalogue where you can discover more about what each module entails, the teaching methods, and assessment details.

What are the benefits of studying the WBS gateway modules?

Our gateway modules provide you with the flexibility to tailor your degree, enhance your employability, and develop your business knowledge by studying a range of business-related modules.

How can I apply to study the WBS gateway modules?

Our WBS gateway modules are offered to all Warwick undergraduate students. 

  • If you are interested in studying the WBS gateway modules you will firstly need to check with your home faculty’s Undergraduate Programme Office to ensure you’re eligible to study WBS modules as part of your degree and how they work within the structure of your course.
  • For further information, and to apply to study the WBS gateway modules, you must have a my.wbs account. Go to my.wbs.ac.uk/registration and use your university number and IT password to create an account.
  • To secure your place on a WBS gateway module you must apply for the module using my.wbs and register the module with your home department (this is usually done via eVision but please check with your home department).
  • If you have applied to study a WBS gateway module and change your mind and decide not to study a WBS gateway module you must ensure you inform your home department and update this information on my.wbs (or email the WBS Undergraduate Office).

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