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Warwick Business School - WBS
speciality: Management

4.5

What is a Management degree?

A Management degree builds a strong foundation in a wide variety of fields including business, finance, economics and marketing. It develops students’ understanding of business practices, structures, business theory, business strategy and research as well as global economies and financial markets. Doing a Management Degree also allows students to gain skills that enable them to work with financial and numerical data effectively.

Management degrees cover different managerial roles, such as Human Resource (HR) management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. They can be specialized into one of the areas mentioned above or follow a more general approach that covers most of these areas.

The range of management degrees is huge and includes Business Management, Management, Marketing Management, etc. They are predominantly offered in the business departments/business schools/management schools of different universities.

Benefits of a Management degree

One of the main benefits of this degree is that Management is a broad discipline, which keeps students’ career options open.

Management degrees could have a very practical focus, which is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the process of completing their degree before having started their professional careers. Management courses usually offer work placements and practical modules, which include business simulations and business creation in a simulated environment. Acquiring practical experience through these opportunities could make students stand out from the crowd in the job market once they graduate. Research-oriented Management degrees also exist for those who prefer the theoretical aspects of such a degree. Most courses, however, have established a good balance between theory and practice in order to meet the needs of all students.

Management degrees also prepare students to serve the managerial role across a wide range of areas, including HR management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. Students can specialize in one particular area or focus on gaining knowledge across all of these areas thanks to the high availability of different management courses.

Additionally, there is a high demand for management professionals in the contemporary business world. Therefore, taking a management course is an opportunity for students to kick-start their careers and occupy a higher position in the organizational hierarchy.

management degree Structure

Management courses usually begin by introducing students to different areas covered by the managerial role, such as organizational management, business environment, statistics, accounting and finance, business growth, etc. After the first year, institutions allow students to explore the management discipline into more depth by delivering specialized modules and offering optional modules, which enable students to choose subjects that interest them the most and are most relevant to their career aspirations.

Management degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK. However, their duration could extend to 4 years if students choose to spend a year in industry between their second and third year, which is a popular option among the student community. Setting placement opportunities apart, the duration of a Management degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level. Below are listed the approximate durations of Management degrees in the most popular countries for Higher Education in Europe:

  • Management degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Management: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: about 4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1 year
    • PhD in Management: 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time
  • Management degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in France:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years.
  • Management degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 2 years
    • PhD in Management: 4-6 years.

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  • International Management
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    A vibrant, diverse community

    I love Warwick and the Business School. It has a uniquely diverse community from all over the world. Its especially great for developing soft skills, improving presentation skills, building your network etc. Also societies are very important, enabling students to gain extracurricular experience.

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Business Management
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    Great!

    I really loved this university, with excellent professors and interesting modules/courses. A very diverse and multicultural student body add positively to the experience, which I totally recommend. This university combines the opportunity of having a world-class business school outside the chaos of a large city such as London, despite being only an hour away.

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Campus: Coventry
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  • International Business ...
    Management
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    Diversity

    Amazing diversity, really great at developing critical thinking and soft skills. Great reputation amongst employers. Especially extracurricular activities are important here, really shaping your character and experience at Warwick.

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    Programme: International Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2019
    Campus: Coventry
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  • International Management
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    Challenging, Fun and Very International

    My experience at Warwick Business School was everything I could have asked for and more.

    In terms of academics, the classes are very stimulating, and the lecturers are very helpful when contacted in their contact hours. There is also a lot of academic support- essay writing, etc to help you do well.

    The facilities at WBS, in particular, are very modern and there are a lot of efforts made to improve student wellbeing

    WBS is also very international. In my cohort, we have people from all around the globe. There are also several opportunities to study/work abroad and many degrees such as International Management and international business have this integrated through an additional year.

    There are several opportunities to network and gain skills to further your career. There are several careers fairs involving recruiters from finance, consulting, retail etc. There is a lot of support for placements as well and if you start thinking about your career early, then the careers team can really help you towards getting your preferred job

    In terms of cons, being an hour away from London is a drawback, but university accommodation is social, and student life is great in Leamington Spa. There is also a lot to do on campus- with several societies including academic ones such as Warwick consulting society and Warwick business school society and nonacademics ones such as game of thrones and harry potter.

    I would definitely recommend studying an undergraduate degree at WBS to a friend, and I would also advise them to start thinking about their career early on so that they can maximise their use of the universities resources

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    Programme: International Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2020
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Business Management
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    Amazing

    great school! I enjoy studying in this community, the faculty is very helpful and knowledgeable. I particularly enjoy specific resources such as the free financial times access and access to other journals.

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    Programme: Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Business Management ...
    and Marketing
    Sanya
    A unforgettable experience

    My experience at Warwick Business School has been amazing so I highly recommend this university. It has a wide range of courses and modules to fit your choice perfectly. The courses are very flexible and can be altered according to one’s choice. It also allows you to choose modules from other departments of the university and hence, is very flexible. Very friendly atmosphere and the best on-campus experience with excellent accommodation. I personally was given one of my top 3 accommodation choices and loved the experience at Lakeside (my accommodation). In the second year, one can reside in Leamington spa, which is a small town not very far from campus (approx. 25 min by the bus). Most students live here in their penultimate and final years and really enjoy it. It has lots of cafes, restaurants, night clubs and stores. Definitely recommend this uni if you like living far from the hustle-bustle of large cities.

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    Programme: Business Management and Marketing
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Management of ...
    Information Systems and Digital Innovation
    Bakytzhan
    Warwick business school

    Warwick business school is one of the best universities around the globe with a solid base of economic and business studies. Moreover, students get a chance to study in a diverse and warm environment with professional stuff which tries to provide the best opportunities for career development. One of the memorable features of the university are great events which sometimes take a place in one of the landmarks of the London city, the Shard building.

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    Programme: Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2019
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Management
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    Excellence self catered

    The campus is very welcoming and Modern. There are many opportunities at Warwick but it is up to the student how do they want to make the most out of it and the staff at the school will definitely helo as much as possible. The location and the ranking have been amazing.

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    Programme: Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2021
    Campus: Coventry
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  • Management
    Hrithik
    Campus

    The people, campus, staff. It’s a very enjoyable environment and it’s particularly good for learning and playing sports. The people there are extremely friendly and welcoming and it’s very easy to make friends

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    Programme: Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Coventry
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    24 Feb, 2023
    Shiv
    Shiv
    Hi Hrithik, I just wanted to ask how are the career prospects after graduation? how hard it is to get job there these days?
  • Management
    Wenrui
    A good business school

    It is a very cutting-edge, career-oriented business school, all courses are very practical, and the college does a very good job of career service. From the hardware and facilities to the staff, the student experience is at the core of the school and student satisfaction is taken very seriously. I understand that many universities in the UK are relatively traditional and can occasionally be rigid in terms of rules and regulations, and although WBS has a relatively short history, this makes it more innovative and dynamic, which is essential for a business school. The downside is that because it is on the outskirts of Coventry, it is a long bus ride to the city centre, not to mention the difference in experience from a big city like London.

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    Programme: Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
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