Welcome to The University of Warwick The

Welcome to The University of Warwick

The Team Charlie Szybiak Director – WMG Admissions & Recruitment Ms Yuer Huang Warwick Representative in Taipei UK STAR

Where is Warwick University? By Train By Car

Sport at Warwick • Warwick Sports Centre – Bear Rock Climbing Centre – Aerobics – Running Bear Fitness Suite – Sauna – Sports Halls – Swimming pool – Squash courts • All weather athletics track • Tennis and netball courts • Pavilion and playing fields • Games hall • Dance studio • Fitness and training classes available throughout the year • 74 sports clubs available. See http: //www. sunion. warwick. ac. uk/portal/sports/D efault. asp? url=CLUBSOCLIST&category=59 for complete list

Facilities at Warwick • • • Student Union – Full list of societies can be found at http: //www. sunion. warwick. ac. uk/portal/societies/ – Student Union bar/club with bands and events organised weekly Warwick Arts Centre – All events/plays available to students – http: //www. warwickartscentre. co. uk/ The Music Centre – http: //www 2. warwick. ac. uk/services/musiccentre/ Supermarket Chemists Hairdressers Banks Post Office Bookshop Health Centre University chaplaincy Also available out of Warwick Campus – NEC and NIA – Coventry – Warwick Castle – Stratford upon Avon – Many major sporting facilities

Quality Speaks For Itself … • Consistently ranked in the Top Ten UK Universities in the national league tables • Ranked 5 th among the UK's 100 universities for quality of research (Funding Councils' Research Assessment Exercise, 2001) • over 91% of academic staff in departments with top research ratings of 5 or 5* • Teaching quality: 22 out of 24 academic departments so far assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education rated 'excellent' or scored 21 or more points out of 24; • 7 departments had perfect scores of 24 • Voted by employers in 2004 as one of the top two university careers services in the UK Sunday Times Good University Guide 2004 • Best Marks for Teaching – 11 th • Top Ten for Research – 5 th • Sunday Times University League Table – 7 th (previously 8 th in 2003) • The Times Good University Guide 2005 – 5 th

The Top Ten UK research institutions The Times Good University Guide 2005 Institution Ranking Oxford 1 1000 Cambridge 2 957 Imperial College 3 951 London School of Economics 4 878 University of Warwick 5 876 University College, London 6 863 York 7 862 Durham 8 861 St Andrews 9 851 Loughborough 10 845 Five Star Departments 2001 (1996) Score University of Cambridge 30 (27) 9. 07 London School of Economics & Political Science 7 (4) 9. 02 University of Oxford 25 (25) Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine 13 (7) University of Warwick 6 (3) University of York 3 (20) 7. 66 University College London 16 (14) 7. 66 University of Bristol 15 (1) 7. 50 Royal Holloway, University of London 4 (2) 7. 47 University of St Andrews 2 (1) 7. 34 8. 80 8. 17 8. 01 Taken from The Financial Times, 14 December 2001 Score

What people say … n “Europe’s most outstanding example of how a University should interact with industry” (French Government study) n “WMG is an outstanding example of combining academic excellence with industrial relevance – a unique international contribution, which we are all proud of” (Tony Blair – Prime Minister, 2000) n “A future role model for German Universities” (German Government) n “Singapore should look at WMG and clone it” (Chairman Economic Development Board)

Warwick Manufacturing Group WMG • Founded at the University of Warwick by Professor Lord SK Bhattacharyya in 1980, WMG is a division within the School of Engineering • Developing World Class Managers and Engineers • Promoting International best practice in manufacturing engineering • WMG is one of Europe’s leading manufacturing groups and is involved in publicly and privately funded research on innovation in products and in manufacturing processes, with a focus on research, development and application of new approaches for a wide range of industrial sectors Professor Lord Bhattacharyya KB CBE WMG research

Facilities at WMG has five centres to provide focus for its research and development comprised of state of the art equipment along side staff with both academic and industrial based background. • • Advanced Technology Centre Simulation centre Software Applications Centre International Manufacturing Centre (teaching facilities base) Small Scale and Distributed Processes Centre International Automotive Research Centre Computer facilities

Industrial Partners Over 100 companies including: Acordis Caradon Honeywell UK Pilkington Technology Agco Charles Letts GKN Westland Portsmouth Aviation Alstom Chep-UK IBC Vehicles Rolls-Royce Alvis Vehicles Corus IMI Norgren Short Brothers Aero. Mexico Corning Optical Jaguar Cars Syngenta Astra. Zeneca Domino UK Johnson Controls TAFE Avecia David Brown London Electricity Tata Avon Automotive Dunlop London Taxi Int. Thomson Marconi BAE Systems East Midlands Elec. Marconi TRW BMW Emirate Airlines Mars TVS Bajaj Filtrona I & A Mott Mc. Donald Tyco Electronics Bombardier Ford NSK-RHP Vauxhall Motors British Airways Glaxo Welcome National Starch Visteon Technical Brose H&R Johnson Tiles Nokia Telecomms VSEL BT Cellnet Westlands

Industrial Collaboration & Recognition • Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • China The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • India Confederation of Indian Industry • Malaysia Universiti Teknologi Malaysia • S. Africa Morgan University Alliance / UKZN • Thailand Chulalongkorn University

MSc courses offered under School of Engineering Full Time (Offered by WMG) Full Time (Offered by School of Engineering) • Engineering Business Management • Engineering Enterprise Excellence • E-Business Management • • International Technology Management • IT for Manufacture • • Manufacturing Systems Engineering • Supply Engineering & Logistics • Programme & Project Management Part Time • Engineering Business Management • International Technology Management • Process Business Management • Process Technology & Business Management • Advanced Electronic Engineering • Advanced Engineering Advanced Mechanical Engineering Advanced Photonics and Communications

Engineering Business Management (EBM) Stream Leader Ian Tursley ‘designed to support the development of personnel for Engineering, Manufacturing and Process-based organisation … EBM focus on the key value-adding activities of market, product and process development; operations, logistics and supply chain management’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 150 students

e-Business Management (E 2 BM) Stream Leader Paul Mc. Carthy ‘… to provide engineering and manufacturing companies with employees who can lead the e-business transformation’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 150 students

Engineering Enterprise Excellence (EEE) Stream Leader Paul Roberts ‘… designed to deliver a detailed understanding of the philosophies, strategies, processes and techniques that enable and deliver enterprise excellence in technology based organisation’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 15 -20 students

International Technology Management (INT) Stream Leader Graeme Knowles ‘… designed to provide a world-class international graduate development programme encompassing both the technical aspects and the operational, economic, human and political perspectives of modern international technology based business’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 15 students

IT for Manufacture (ITf. M) Stream Leader Neil Davies ‘… delivers a broad understanding of Manufacturing Engineering business processes and a detailed view of how IT can facilitate improved management and operations of such a business’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 30 students

Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) Stream Leader Ken Young ‘… aims to combine value creation with strategic development in a manufacturing environment … enables candidates to develop an up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 30 students

Supply Engineering and Logistics (SEAL) Stream Leader John Hill ‘designed to support the further development of people on logistics, purchasing and supply chain functions in manufacturing-based enterprises as well as supporting service organisations’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 150 students

Programme & Project Management (PPM) Stream Leader Roger Gemmell ‘designed to equip the participants to operate effectively in the current business arena of projects or multi-project programmes’ Projected attendance figures 2005/06: 60 students

Course Structure 9 modules (50%) 1 Dissertation (50%) • • Individual project • 9 core • Individual Supervisor • Some elective • Industry Focused • 40 hours / module • Lasts for one year • Intensive (Mon - Fri) • Min. 15000 -20000 words • Mini-project (2000 -3000 words) • Oral Exam • No examination • Attendance Avg 10 modules

Teaching Styles All tutors have industrial experience while also incorporating various styles including: Ø Typical class size 30 Ø Interactive lecturing Ø E-Learning Ø Team / group working / presentations Ø Case studies / simulation cases involving presentations by the students Ø Delivery from both academic and industrial presenters

Industrial Visits The following industrial visits were organised for WMG students during 2004/05: • Jaguar Cars • Peugeot Cars • Masterfoods • Cadbury World • Space 4 • Astra Zenica • TNT Logistics • Minworth sewage plant

Timescales Months

Graduation • 12 month course ends in September • Exam Board meets in November • January Graduation or can defer to • July Graduation

Academic Route MSc Registration Pass 9 subjects & project (50%) MSc Pass 6 subjects & project (40%) Pg. D Pass 6 subjects (40%) Pg. C

So what do you need to apply? • 2 nd Class Honors degree (or equivalent) from a good university 70% from good Taiwan University • 2 satisfactory academic references (must be originals) • Suitable English qualification • • TOEFL Paper 600 - 620 • • IELTS 6. 5 TOEFL Computer 250 - 260 What if I don’t meet the English requirements? • IELTS 6. 0 TOEFL Com 213 -249 TOEFL Paper 550 -599 • Must attend 5 week pre sessional English course and obtain BBC in WELTS (£ 1630 including accommodation and meals)

Application Procedure • Application form (£ 30 application fee) – no fee if sent to UK STAR • Apply online at https: //secure. admin. warwick. ac. uk/cgi-bin-pgapplications/form (£ 20 application fee) • Send all supporting documents to Ms Cathy Lambert, Warwick Manufacturing Group, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV 4 7 AL • Your application is processed and a decision is made • If an offer is made – return the acceptance form • Meet the conditions of your offer • Return your Green Card when signed by your previous university • Forward your English qualification • Forward any outstanding references • We will then contact you in July/August with your welcome pack • Apply for accommodation at (Deadline 31 st July 2005) http: //www 2. warwick. ac. uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/apply • Application deadline: 19 th August 2005

Accommodation Claycroft Lakeside 30 minutes walk to IMC but in quieter surroundings: • Heronbank (£ 88 per week) • Lakeside (£ 89 per week) Most suitable for WMG students as close proximity to IMC: • Tocil (£ 62 per week) • Claycroft (£ 79 per week)

COSTS - Overseas Living Accommodation Subsistence, local travel, laundry Equipment, books, stationary Warm clothing Telephone, postage Clothes, entertainment 7 - 9000 Fees (2006/7) Overseas 11300 Total Overseas 18 -20300

Key Points • Courses more practical • Interactive learning • Directly relevant to industry • Excellent career service • Good career / job opportunities

Work in the UK • During the course • After the course

Useful contacts • Accommodation Web: http: //www 2. warwick. ac. uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/apply/ Email: accommodation@warwick. ac. uk • Tuition fees/Finance Web: http: //www 2. warwick. ac. uk/academicoffice/postgrad/ Email: pgadmissions@warwick. ac. uk • Scholarships Email: scholarships@warwick. ac. uk • International Office Email: int. office@warwick. ac. uk • Unitemps Email: unitemps@warwick. ac. uk • Careers Service Email: careers@warwick. ac. uk • Student Union Email: sunion@sunion. warwick. ac. uk • 5 weeks English Pre-Sessional course Email: c. a. perrins@warwick. ac. uk

Warwick Taiwan Representative Yuer Huang UK Star yuer@ukstar. com. tw www. ukstar. com. tw

Contact Information Course Administration Office Warwick Manufacturing Group International Manufacturing Centre University of Warwick Coventry CV 4 7 AL UK Tel: +44 (0)24 7652 3691 Fax: +44 (0)24 7652 2943 Email: wmg-admissions@warwick. ac. uk www. wmg. warwick. ac. uk www. warwick. ac. uk

The University of Warwick WMG Charlie Szybiak w. szybiak@warwick. ac. uk