Overview
- Degree awarded
- Master of Business Administration
- Duration
- 18 or 15 months (full-time)
- Entry requirements
-
- Minimum of three years' post-graduation work experience with strong, consistent career progression and achievement
- Good undergraduate degree or international equivalent
- Satisfactory GMAT ® , GRE ® (or MAT in some circumstances)
- International exposure (valued)
- Entrepreneurial experience (valued)
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Emotional intelligence and personal qualities
To view the full entry requirements, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
- Number of places/applicants
- Typically there are 100 students per class representing 30 nationalities.
- How to apply
To apply for the Full-time MBA you will need to submit the online application form and the application documents listed below:
- CV
- Admission essay
- Degree transcript(s) and certificate(s) or professional qualifications
- Admissions test report: GMAT, GRE (or MAT in some circumstances)
- English Language score report (if applicable)
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Y | N | N | N |
Course overview
Are you an ambitious professional looking to transform yourself, your career and your life?
The Manchester Full-time MBA is one of the world's most practical MBAs. You will gain unbeatable experience for your CV by taking on three consultancy projects with real clients. It doesn't get more hands-on than that.
Our programme offers the flexibility to change programme length, personal careers support, an international alumni network, electives at five global centres, internship opportunities and more.
For full programme information, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
Open days
Do you want to find out more about whether an MBA is right for you or how it could help your career? We deliver regular information sessions and offer one-to-one consultations to all prospective candidates.
For further information, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
Fees
Fees for entry in 2024 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2023 were as follows:
-
MBA (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £47,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £47,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
We offer a generous range of scholarships every year and all self-funding applicants are automatically considered as part of the admissions process. To view a full list of scholarships, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website .
All graduates of the University of Manchester or UMIST receive a loyalty bursary. This is a 20% discount on the tuition fees that they are personally funding.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Alliance Manchester Business School
- Contact name
- MBA Recruitment Team
- mba@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- http://www.alliancembs.ac.uk/study/mba/full-time/
- School/Faculty
-
Alliance Manchester Business School was established in 1965 as one of the UK's first two business schools. Today, we are the UK's largest campus-based business and management school, and 'Original Thinking Applied' is at the heart of everything we do. Find out more .
Related courses
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
- Minimum of three years' post-graduation work experience with strong, consistent career progression and achievement
- Good undergraduate degree or international equivalent
- Satisfactory GMAT ® , GRE ® (or MAT in some circumstances)
- International exposure (valued)
- Entrepreneurial experience (valued)
- Strong team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Emotional intelligence and personal qualities
To view the full entry requirements, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
English language
To view the full entry requirements, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
To apply for the Full-time MBA you will need to submit the online application form and the application documents listed below:
- CV
- Admission essay
- Degree transcript(s) and certificate(s) or professional qualifications
- Admissions test report: GMAT, GRE (or MAT in some circumstances)
- English Language score report (if applicable)
Course details
Course description
The Manchester MBA develops socially-responsible leaders who can navigate global challenges. We will teach you to reflect intelligently in real business situations and on your own professional development.
Key features
- Study over 18 or 15 months
- Take on 3 live client consultancy projects
- Get the global edge: international cohort; overseas client consultancy; study abroad opportunities; and alumni in 176 countries
- Build your own MBA: options include internship; Shanghai and Dubai study tours; elective courses in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore; and international exchange
- Focus on social responsibility
- Access career support and mentoring
Key benefits
This holistic MBA degree will help you:
- Develop critical thinking, creativity and confidence
- Boost your collaboration and communication skills
- Learn to navigate uncertain, complex situations
- Improve your resilience
Aims
Our MBA programme produces creative, resilient and socially-responsibly graduates who will thrive in the technological age. We continuously update our curriculum to ensure it focuses on the business challenges you will face as a leader, now and in the future. You will learn to navigate uncertainty and confidently take on complex challenges.
Teaching and learning
We have been an expert in applied learning since the 1960s. Our renowned Manchester Method focuses on group work, practice-based learning and reflection. We don't just give you the theory; we show you how to use it to get immediate results.
The Manchester Method in action
- Four days of team building activities in the Lake District
- Group work with a diverse class
- Three increasingly complex live client consultancy projects: Not-for-Profit Consultancy Project > Commercial Business Consultancy Project > International Business Consultancy Project
- 10-12 week internship (optional)
- Regular reflective sessions with an external practitioner
- Simulated Mergers & Acquisitions Project
- Practical case studies
- Guest Speaker Series and business networking
Course unit details
You can study the Full-time MBA over 18 or 15 months and all candidates follow the same core programme. You will build the rest of your MBA around the fields that interest you.
Core courses
Our core programme will give you a thorough grounding in key areas of business and management and challenge you to take on three group consultancy projects with real clients. You will study the following courses:
- Leading and Managing in a Global Environment
- Business Accounting and Finance
- Strategy and Competition
- Operations and Marketing
- Exploring Management & Business Practice
- Not-for-Profit Consultancy Project
- Mergers & Acquisitions Project
- Commercial Business Consultancy Project
- International Business Consultancy Project
Design your MBA
This is your chance to build a personal MBA experience, whether you're looking to explore a new industry, make contacts overseas or develop knowledge and skills in a specific area. You will choose from the following options:
- Electives with workshops in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore
- 8-12 week internship
- Global study tour to our centres in Dubai and/or Shanghai
For full programme information, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a generous range of scholarships every year and all self-funding applicants are automatically considered as part of the admissions process. To view a full list of scholarships, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website .
All graduates of the University of Manchester or UMIST receive a loyalty bursary. This is a 20% discount on the tuition fees that they are personally funding.
What our students say
'The AMBS community supported me throughout the journey. I was helped by seniors from different parts of the world, who provided insight and guidance during the recruiting process. In addition, the career service was hands-on in offering consultation and connecting me to the right people.'
Josephine Audreylia, Indonesian
Associate, McKinsey & Co, Jakarta
Disability support
CPD opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
Whatever your background, the Manchester Full-time MBA could help you change industry, secure a promotion, boost your salary or relocate to a new country. Where will it take you?
- 82% of 2021 graduates seeking a role had accepted an offer within 3 months of graduating.
- 94% average salary increase 3 years after graduation (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022)
- £98,300 average salary 3 years after graduating (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2022)
According to our latest Alliance MBS Full-time MBA employment report:
- 92% of 2018 graduates seeking a role had accepted an offer by the end of the year
- 44% remained in the UK
- 19% are working in the technology industry, 22% in consulting, 21% in finance
Accrediting organisations
We are part of a select group of business schools globally that holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
To find out more about our rankings and accreditations, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website .