The Warwick MBA career destinations

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1 The Warwick MBA career destinations 1

2 Diversity & distinction at WBS Contents Graduates from the Warwick MBA are notable for their difference. Each of them is an individual, distinctive in their background, ambition, and experience. The 2008 graduating class joined us from 23 different countries and already had experience from a wide range of different business sectors and job functions. This diversity continues to be reflected in their choice of career after graduation. Our participants do share one common theme the Warwick Experience. By the time they graduate from Warwick, each of them will have benefited from our renowned approach to learning; academic rigor tempered with practical relevance. Taught by our internationally respected faculty, graduates have a solid background in leadership and a wide range of disciplines including finance, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour, operations management, and HR. 4 Class profile 6 Location 8 Industry sector 9 Job function 10 Financial rewards 11 Source of position 12 Consultancy projects 14 Recruiting organisations Before they finish our programme, our participants will have gained useful consultancy and management experience as part of their studies. Each of them will have undertaken a significant real-world project, as part of our Practice of Management module. Through this, we enable them to further develop their soft skills and to work with an organisation on a team project where they can put theory into practice. The final part of their study programme is the individual consultancy project. The capstone to the Warwick MBA, it provides the opportunity to draw together the participant s own experience with new found knowledge and skills and bring them to bear on a significant management project that is both academically assessed and professionally presented to the sponsoring organisation. This is the distinction of the Warwick MBA business knowledge, skills development, and practical application all achieved during a fast-paced year at one of the world s leading business schools. So if your organisation is looking for distinction and diversity then WBS is the place to start that search for your leadership talent of the future. My team is here to help you and we hope that you will find the information provided in our brochure helpful. We look forward to partnering with you. Carol Rue Director, Personal & Career Development 2 Warwick Business School

3 Before joining the Warwick MBA I was working as Finance Manager in a consulting engineering company in Kenya. When I decided to pursue an MBA, on full-time basis, I was looking for a school that was highly rated and respected and recognised internationally so that I would be able to work anywhere in world. Completing the Warwick MBA gave me the credibility to switch both industry and function. I m now working as Head of Strategic Planning, Analysis and Reporting at Zain, a leading mobile telecommunication company. How did I achieve this? I used the project and dissertation as a springboard. Very early in the programme I approached Zain, then Celtel International, and registered my interest in doing my project and dissertation with them. This is one way through which employers can use to test the real value of the Warwick MBA as the placement enabled me to put my theoretical knowledge into practice. My dissertation topic was on foreign exchange exposure and management and with the support of the academic staff I was able to produce an excellent report for the company and as they say the rest is history! During my studies, the syndicate group work exposed me to working with different nationalities and cultures. This experience has been invaluable as Zain is a multicultural organisation and it enabled me to settle in a new country and organisation easily and to be able to meet all the challenges a new job brings. Peris Kahuko Head of Strategic Planning Analysis and Reporting Zain 3

4 The Warwick MBA class profile All nationalities We select our participants to ensure that each class includes a diverse range of industry sectors, functional specialisms, educational backgrounds, and countries of origin. All applicants undertake a GMAT test. With an average of eight years work experience and a working knowledge of an average of two different languages at the start of their studies, our participants are already established members of the global corporate community. Number of graduates 45 Number of nationalities 23 Male: female ratio 2:1 Age range Mid 80% age range Average languages spoken 2 Average years 8 work experience American British Cameroonian Canadian Chinese Dutch French German Greek Indian Irish Japanese Mexican New Zealand Nigerian Pakistani Palestinian Peruvian Polish Russian South African Taiwanese Thai 4 Warwick Business School

5 Nationalities by percentage Educational background United Kingdom 17% Business and Commerce 22% South Asia 17% Engineering 16% Africa 15% Economics 16% Western Europe 11% Humanities 11% North America 7% Science 9% South West Asia 7% Computer Science 9% Asia Pacific 5% Social Sciences 7% East Asia 5% Other 7% Latin America 5% Law 3% South East Asia 5% Eastern Europe 2% Irish 2% Middle East 2% 5

6 Location Pre-MBA & post-mba regions Sixty percent of Warwick MBA graduates chose to change location post-mba to pursue their new career, showing that the Warwick MBA can take you anywhere in the world. This class can still take advantage of the MBA provision, (formerly part of the UK Government s Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and now part of Tier 1 (General)). For these graduates, the MBA gives them the full 75 points for attributes; they just need to meet the language and maintenance fund requirements to qualify to remain in the UK as a highly skilled worker under the new Government scheme. Forty percent of Warwick MBA graduates chose to stay in the UK after graduation. United Kingdom Asia/Middle East Africa Europe (East) Asia Pacific Pre MBA 24% Post-MBA 40% Pre MBA 40% Post-MBA 20% Pre MBA 13% Post-MBA 10% Pre MBA 0% Post-MBA 10% Pre MBA 0% Post-MBA 7% 60% of our graduates changed location North America Europe (West non UK) Latin America Pre MBA 3% Post-MBA 7% Pre MBA 13% Post-MBA 3% Pre MBA 7% Post-MBA 3% 6 Warwick Business School

7 Studying for the Warwick MBA gave me insight into global business through the diversity of the participants. Studying and working with people from all around the globe increased my appreciation of both the common and different aspects of working in a global business environment Working with leaders in the fields of operations and service management has permitted me to use both industry best practice and innovative techniques in my role as a Process Improvement Consultant. Christine Bouman MBA (Warwick) Process Improvement Consultant, Wipro Consultancy Services 7

8 Industry sector Pre-MBA & post-mba industries Choosing to study for the Warwick MBA offers the individual the opportunity to reassess career goals and focus on the future. Many participants are interested in switching sectors. 60% of Warwick MBA graduates seized the opportunity to explore a new industry sector. Finance and Consumer Retail were the most popular sectors in which to pursue a career post-mba, accounting for almost half of all post-mba positions, reflecting the value that these industry sectors place on the skills and experience held by Warwick MBA graduates. 60% of our graduates changed sector Consumer Retail Banking / Finance Other Pharmaceutical / Healthcare Consulting / Professional Services Technology / Media / Telecoms Industry / Engineering / Manufacturing Not for profit / Public Sector Pre MBA 13% Post MBA 24% Pre MBA 13% Post MBA 23% Pre MBA 0% Post MBA 17% Pre MBA 7% Post MBA 13% Pre MBA 27% Post MBA 10% Pre MBA 13% Post MBA 7% Pre MBA 20% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 7% Post MBA 3% 8 Warwick Business School

9 Job function Pre- & post-mba functions Many participants hope that the Warwick MBA will help them to build on their technical, specialised background and provide them with the knowledge and skills to take on a more strategic or leadership role. We help them achieve this through a comprehensive programme of learning and development and by sharpening their problem solving and people management skills, and critical thinking, to ensure they develop into exemplary leaders. 70% of our graduates changed function Marketing & Sales Finance Consultancy Strategic Planning General Management Production & Operations Project Management Executive Management Other Information Technology Start Up Research & Development Pre MBA 13% Post MBA 17% Pre MBA 17% Post MBA 17% Pre MBA 10% Post MBA 14% Pre MBA 0% Post MBA 14% Pre MBA 13% Post MBA 13% Pre MBA 7% Post MBA 7% Pre MBA 7% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 10% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 7% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 10% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 3% Post MBA 3% Pre MBA 3% Post MBA 3% 9

10 Financial rewards Average Basic Salary On average our participants have eight years managerial work experience, so they already command a good level of remuneration. Having earned the Warwick MBA they then return to a challenging market place, most switching industries and role and many relocating to new countries. The average salary increase for this cohort was an impressive 89 percent. Those based in Asia/ Middle East saw even higher increases in salary. Participants who accepted jobs in Europe benefited from the highest salaries post-mba. Europe Africa UK North America 47,000 Average total compensation 61,000 Average post MBA salary 70,250 59,914 49,050 46,120 11,500 Average sign on bonus (where offered) Asia/Middle East 32,580 Asia Pacific 15, Warwick Business School

11 Average post-mba basic salary range Europe Africa UK North America Asia/Middle East Asia Pacific Average 70,250 Range salaries ranged up to 100,000 Average 59,914 Range salaries ranged up to 99,741 Average 49,050 Range salaries ranged up to 82,500 Average 46,120 Range salaries ranged up to 50,000 Average 32,580 Range salaries ranged up to 60,000 Average 15,000 Range 10,000 20,000 Average post-mba package range Europe Africa UK North America Asia/Middle East Asia Pacific Average 88,375 Range salaries ranged up to 135,000 Average 65,747 Range salaries ranged up to 99,741 Average 62,406 Range salaries ranged up to 121,875 Average 52,130 Range salaries ranged up to 60,000 Average 44,396 Range salaries ranged up to 92,000 Average 21,000 Range salaries ranged up to 30,000 *Includes salary, bonus and benefits (does not include sign on bonus) 11

12 Source of position Our participants are highly motivated and intelligent and we encourage them to create their own career opportunities. But we also recognise that everyone can benefit from support at this critical time. We provide a range of career services from weekly workshops and career coaching to CV support and advice, working in partnership with participants to help them achieve their career goals. WBS has close links with organisations all over the world. Wherever possible we encourage employers to visit us, but we also offer the opportunity to advertise vacancies on our online career management service WBS Careers, enabling our graduates to obtain their next career role from a wide range of sources. W wbscareers.com Careers Service: 30% Networking: 27% External advertising: 16% Direct approach to employer: 10% Executive Recruiter: 10% Previous employer: 7% On campus recruitment 10% Consultancy Project 10% WBS online job board 10% 88% of our graduates were employed three months after graduation 12 Warwick Business School

13 Consultancy projects All participants on the Warwick MBA are required to undertake a consultancy project during the summer months (June September). The majority of these are problem solving projects with the participant based in a sponsoring organisation from industry, commerce, or the public sector. Previous project sponsors have been so impressed that they have gone on to offer participants a full-time position within their organisation. Recent project sponsors include Accenture Aviva Afrinvest (West Africa) Ltd Barclays PlcBP British Antarctic Survey British Gas Daimler AG Deloitte Deutsche Post World Net Ericsson Ltd Experian GE Healthcare GlaxoSmithKline Intel Corporation HSBC Johnson & Johnson J.P. Morgan Nestlé PepsiCo Siemens Volvo Project location Our participants were based all over the world whilst undertaking their consultancy projects. Some were based as far afield as Dubai, South Africa, Nigeria, and China, whilst others remained closer to home choosing to undertake projects in Europe or the UK, reflecting the international demand for talented professionals with the ability to apply their experience and cutting edge business thinking. Remuneration On average participants received 4,100 in fees for their consultancy project. Fees ranged from ,000. Source of project Student: 58% WBS Career Services: 42% Data corresponds to class Class 13

14 Organisations that have recently recruited our graduates We work globally with recruiters across all sectors of industry to ensure our graduates have the widest range of opportunities and employment options. The diverse list of recent recruiters is indicative of the high demand for graduates of the Warwick MBA in the global workplace. Accenture Alghanim Industries A.T. Kearney BAA Barclaycard BP British Gas BT Cadbury Schweppes Plc Capgemini Capita Consulting Cisco Systems, Inc. Citi Deloitte Deutsche Post World Net DHL Costa Coffee E.ON Ericsson Ltd GE Healthcare GlaxoSmithKline Hitachi IBM Johnson & Johnson J.P. Morgan KPMG LexisNexis Butterworths PepsiCo PricewaterhouseCoopers Procter & Gamble Prudential Roland Berger Strategy Consultants S&B Industrial Minerals S.A. SABMiller Plc Schlumberger Business Consulting St Modwen Properties Plc Standard Chartered Syngenta Tech Mahindra UBS United Bank for Africa Wipro 14 Warwick Business School

15 The Warwick MBA laid the foundation for my career in investment management. Since completing my studies, I have added the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) to my qualifications and I also intend to sit for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examinations from December. Additionally, my work as a Research Analyst is made more rewarding as a direct consequence of the Warwick MBA. Concepts in investments and risk management, corporate finance, and financial analysis are more familiar, and the enhanced networking skills from the programme have proved very useful in dealing with both existing and prospective clients, both here and in my international meetings. I occupy a key role in the company and look forward to progressing further towards a Fixed Income Fund Manager next year. James Ilori MBA (Warwick) Research Analyst Crown Agents Investment Management Limited 15

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