Dr. John Colley

Professor

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Biography

John Colley is a Professor Practice at Warwick Business School, specializing in Strategy and International Business. He holds the position of Associate Dean for Post-Experience Masters Programmes. Before entering academia, John was the Group Managing Director for a FTSE 100 company and also served as the Executive Managing Director for a French CAC 40 business. He has held leadership roles including Finance Director at British Gypsum Ltd and has chaired UK listed PLCs and non-executive director roles in UK and European private equity businesses. Currently, John advises board-level private businesses and chairs VCT funded businesses. He is an active member of the Foundation Management Education and the Economic Affairs Committee of CBI, as well as the Bank of England Regional Panel. John is known for his thought leadership articles in the national press and has been quoted for his views on mergers, acquisitions, and management education. He teaches strategy and leadership to MBA and executive education participants at Warwick Business School.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Managing Director

2005-01-01 — 2010-01-01

FTSE 100 Company • UK

Led the strategic direction and operations of a major UK public company.

Executive Managing Director

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

CAC 40 Company • France

Oversaw the management of a leading French corporation.

Finance Director

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

British Gypsum Ltd • UK

Responsible for managing the financial health of the company.

Courses

MBA Executive Education

Requirements for Warwick Business School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:70
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
GMAT
Total Score
Required:700
Overall
Required:700
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Business, Economics, or STEM for Finance/Analytics) Strong quantitative skills for Finance and Analytics tracks
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Transcripts of marks for all degree level studies
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
  • One academic or professional reference
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • Application assessment fee (£60)
Specialization Notes

Warwick Business School operates through subject groups rather than traditional departments. GMAT/GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most MSc courses, though competitive for Finance.