Dr. Ross Ritchie

Professor

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Biography

Ross joined Warwick Business School (WBS) with a career background in the Energy Industry, where he held senior managerial roles within shared services and retail trading functions. He holds an MBA and a PhD, both from the University of Warwick. His research primarily investigates risk management in operations across various contexts. Specific studies have been conducted in the energy sector and in police services, particularly focusing on police custody and decision-making processes. Additionally, Ross is an Associate Dean for Postgraduate Taught Management at WBS, where he teaches courses in Operations Management for both MBA and MSc programs. He contributes significantly to the Operations Management Group and has extensive experience in managing educational frameworks for pre-experience and post-experience programs.

Research Interests

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.