Coventry: Warwick Business School
Fall: Late September - Mid December
Spring: Early January - Late June
Undergraduate Exchange
The Warwick Business School (WBS), established in 1967, is consistently among the top-ranked British universities for teaching and research. Part of the University of Warwick, WBS specializes in Accounting, Finance, Management, Information Systems, and International Business.
The University of Warwick is surrounded on three sides by fields and woodlands and on the fourth by one of Coventry's residential districts. Coventry, with a population of 300,000, is a medieval city that was rebuilt after World War II. Situated in the heart of the United Kingdom, Coventry's location makes travel around the country easy. London is just 70 minutes by train. Warwick's International Office arranges day trips to nearby cities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, York, and Bath.
Courses
Business and non-business classes are available. Receive UW residence credits and grades.
The British academic year is comprised of three 10-week terms. During fall, attend one term. During spring, attend two 10-week terms with a five-week break. Courses are taught during the first spring term and exams are held during the second; you are required to attend both terms.
Course offerings are generally the same each year, but a definite list will be announced just prior to your semester abroad. The Politics and International Studies Department accepts only full year exchange students in their courses.
This list is subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond our control such as enrollment limitations, time conflicts and course cancellations, International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses.
Fall 2009 courses (listed together with spring 2010)
Acct IS 365, 407; Econ 302; Finance 320*, 325*; Gen Bus 365; Info Sys 320; MHR 305, 365, 420, 423; Marketing 300, 365, 460; OTM 365, 411;Wide variety of non-business courses Philosophy 241, 243,
Spring 2010 courses (listed together with fall 2009)
Acct IS 211, 310, 365; Gen Bus 365, 756; Info Sys 365; MHR 305, 365, 403; Marketing 305, 420, 460; OTM 642; Wide variety of non-business courses
* UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
The following business courses have been offered at the University of Warwick in the past.
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UW Course Number |
Warwick Course Number(s) |
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Accounting |
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AIS 211 |
IB 223 |
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AIS 310 |
IB 373 |
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AIS 365 |
IB 337 OR IB 354 OR IB 377 OR IB 378 |
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AIS 407 |
IB 214 OR IB 333 |
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Finance |
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FIN 320 |
IB 357 |
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FIN 445 |
IB 359 |
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General Business |
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| Gen Bus 303 | IB 1210 |
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Gen Bus 365 |
IB 3A5 |
| Information Systems | |
| Info Sys 320 | IB 346 OR IB 370 |
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Marketing |
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MKT 300 |
IB 209 OR IB 385 |
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MKT 305 |
IB 326 |
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MKT 365 |
IB 384 |
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MKT 415 |
IB 365 |
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MKT 420 |
IB 388 |
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MKT 460 |
IB 387 |
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Management and Human Resources |
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MHR 305 |
IB 327 OR IB 362 |
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MHR 365 |
IB 350 OR IB 361 OR IB 382 |
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MHR 403 |
IB 368 |
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MHR 420 |
IB 202 |
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MHR 422 |
IB 369 |
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MHR 423 |
IB 307 OR IB 349 |
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MHR 612 |
IB 227 |
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Operations |
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OTM 312 |
IB 220 OR IB 317 |
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OTM 300 |
IB 341 |
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OTM 411 |
IB 207 OR IB 220 |
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OTM 451 |
IB 360 |
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OTM 642 |
IB 320 |
The course equivalency database shows all University of Warwick courses that have been equated and their UW equivalents.
Housing
A single room is provided in an on-campus residence hall.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1 = 0.59 British pounds, but it has been changing and $ costs may rise significantly. Check xe.com for up-to-the-minute conversion rates.
Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.
Estimates based on 2009/2010 academic year. Fall is approximately two and a half months, spring is approximately six months with a long break on your own in the middle.
UW tuition: Full-time
UW program fee: $425 (includes Warwick IAP activity fee)
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/full month, no partials i.e. (March 15-May 30 is 3 months)
University of Warwick Orientation fee: $150*
Housing: $1750 (fall), $4,000 (spring)*
Meals: $1750 (fall), $3500 (spring)*
Books and personal: $500*
Airfare: $1000 (estimate)
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely
Advice from past participants
Read reports from past participants.
Applying
There are generally 4 students admitted per year (for either fall or spring). As there are limited spaces, application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad and 9 credits of business/economics coursework.
Applications are due March 1st of the previous academic year. If space for spring semester opens, the application process will re-open with a deadline of October 1st. Attend an information session, held in February and September. Information session dates, program availability and applications are available on the application website.
Web pages
British Council: Has excellent information under their 'Study Abroad' section. Order the informative, free 'Guide to UK Study Abroad' from this site.
For admitted students
Predeparture Information: Coventry
While abroad website