Professor Rob Warwick from the University of Chichester Visits Shelton International College: Deepening Global Business Education

Professor Rob Warwick, renowned scholar from the Business School at the University of Chichester (UK), recently visited Shelton International College in Singapore to engage in a full-day academic exchange and collaborative dialogue. This visit marks another step forward in strengthening the joint MBA programme between the two institutions and enhancing the quality and relevance of international business education.

Professor Rob Warwick is a Professor of Management and Organisational Learning at the University of Chichester, where he oversees the MBA and MA Leadership programmes. Known for his practical, experience-based teaching approach, Prof. Warwick integrates real-world challenges with academic theory, encouraging learners to draw from their own professional contexts. Prior to academia, he served as Director of Strategy Change within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), participating in national-level healthcare transformation projects. His pedagogical style combines reflective practices such as outdoor learning, creative expression, and deep dialogue, offering students a highly engaging and impactful learning experience.

During his visit to Shelton International College, Professor Warwick toured the campus facilities and held in-depth discussions with the College’s leadership team. Key areas of focus included the continued development of the joint MBA programme, student support systems, faculty advancement, and curriculum enhancement.

As a strategic academic partner of the University of Chichester in Singapore, Shelton International College remains committed to delivering high-quality, globally benchmarked business education. Its rigorous academic structure and cross-cultural learning environment continue to attract students from around the world.

A Collaborative Dialogue on Programme Excellence

In a dedicated faculty development session, Professor Warwick met with Shelton’s School of Business academic team to discuss teaching methodology, course modules, and faculty training under the joint MBA framework. This programme, co-delivered by Shelton and the University of Chichester, aligns closely with global business school standards in course design, assessment, and learning outcomes.

Notably, the MBA curriculum incorporates Shelton’s distinctive strength in media and creative arts education, embedding key competencies such as strategic communication, creative thinking, and interdisciplinary articulation into the business learning process. This fusion equips students not only with solid commercial knowledge but also with the expressive and adaptive skills needed to lead in today’s diverse and fast-evolving global market.

Professor Warwick praised this innovative model, stating, “Infusing creative media skills into the MBA framework enables students to develop a well-rounded global business profile, setting them apart in an increasingly competitive international landscape.”

In the afternoon, Professor Warwick delivered a guest lecture titled “The Evolution of Leadership in the Contemporary Business World.” Drawing from global case studies and decades of experience, he examined the changing role of leadership across organisational structures. He challenged students to consider how agility, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making can shape success in uncertain and dynamic environments.

Following the lecture, Professor Warwick personally presented scholarship certificates to final-year business students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance and leadership potential. He encouraged them to embrace the upcoming MBA journey with ambition, curiosity, and a global mindset.

Professor Warwick’s visit provided valuable insights into Shelton International College’s academic ecosystem and set a strong foundation for future collaboration. Areas of ongoing cooperation include joint faculty development, curriculum innovation, and enhanced quality assurance mechanisms for the MBA programme.

Looking ahead, Shelton International College will continue to uphold its commitment to “global curriculum, local delivery,” working closely with the University of Chichester to refine its MBA offerings and deliver a world-class educational experience. With the next intake of the MBA in Business Administration programme soon to commence, the partnership aims to empower ambitious learners from Asia and beyond to thrive in the international business arena.