Course description
The Manchester Global MBA is delivered through flexible blending learning. It combines online study with up to 31 days of face-to-face teaching spread across six workshop residentials. You will also take on two practical business projects.
Each module includes a workshop residential in Manchester or at one of our global centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore.
Aims
The Manchester Global MBA is highly flexible and portable, meets the needs of busy executives and fits around your personal and professional commitments. Our proven blend of robust academic theory and practical, hands-on experience means you can start putting your learning into practice from day one, providing immediate benefits for you and your employer without putting your career on hold. Explore the Global Part-time MBA on the Alliance Manchester Business School website for further programme information and student testimonials.
Teaching and learning
Our experiential 'Manchester Method' teaching approach 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 the results you want.
The Manchester Method in action
- Practical workshop residentials
- Real-world case studies
- Live business project
- Business networking opportunities
Course unit details
Core courses
Our core programme will give you a thorough grounding in key areas of business and management and challenge you to take on live business projects. You will study the following courses:
- Leading Global Transitions
- Leading People and Organisations
- Business Accounting and Finance
- Strategy and Competition
- Operationalising and Communicating Value
- Live Business Project
To find out more about our core courses, please visit the Global Part-time MBA page on the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
Elective courses
The Manchester MBA offers a wide range of electives, giving students the flexibility to tailor their studies to their career goals and interests.
Covering areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation, finance, strategy, and leadership, these electives are regularly updated to reflect current business trends and shaped by student feedback.
This ensures the programme remains relevant, forward-looking, and aligned with the needs of both students and the global business environment. To see an up-to-date list of the latest electives, please visit the Global Part-time MBA page on the Alliance Manchester Business School website.
What our students say
'I don't know anyone who didn't enjoy the Global MBA and the calibre of classmates was excellent. The absolute highlight was the workshops.'
Owen Lloyd, Senior Global Product Manager, Bentley Motors, UK