MBA Manchester Global MBA

Year of entry: 2024

Overview

Degree awarded
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration
24 months
How to apply

There are intakes for the Manchester Global Part-time MBA in January and July every year. You can enrol in Manchester or one of our global centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

To apply, you need to complete the Global MBA application form, take an admissions test and submit your supporting documents. Our friendly admissions team can advise you through every stage of the admission process. We can also put you in contact with current MBA students and alumni ambassadors.

For full details and deadlines, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.

Course options

Full-time Part-time Full-time distance learning Part-time distance learning
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Course overview

Are you an ambitious executive looking to increase your salary or change role, industry or location? Transform your career with this flexible part-time MBA degree.

The Manchester Global MBA is designed for experienced professionals from all industries. This international MBA is taught through blended learning, so you can learn while you continue to work full-time. This means you can apply the skills and knowledge you learn immediately to solve your business challenges.

Open days

Do you want to find out if an MBA is right for you or explore how it can help your career and personal development? We deliver regular information sessions and we offer one-to-one consultations to all prospective candidates. For further information, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.

Fees

For more information on the latest fees and funding please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website .

Please note that the above information relates to the UK centre (students from the UK, North America, South America, Europe and Africa).

If you are based in Asia, the Middle East or Australasia, please contact your local University of Manchester Worldwide centre: Dubai , Hong Kong , Shanghai , Singapore .

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).

Contact details

School/Faculty
Alliance Manchester Business School
Contact name
MBA Recruitment Team
Email
Website
https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/mba/global-part-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 .

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Entry requirements

English language

  • An English language qualification (TOEFL iBT/ IELTS/ CPE/ PTE Academic/ India Standard x 11) if applicable

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Professional entry qualification

  • At least three years of professional experience, plus evidence of strong career progression and a recognised degree,  or eight to ten years of managerial experience instead of a recognised degree
  • Excellent team working, communication, professional and interpersonal skills
  • Successful completion of the Manchester Admissions Test (online)

We also offer an 18-month Global Executive MBA for candidates in senior leadership roles with significant management or entrepreneurial experience. However, many senior candidates still choose to study the 24-month Global MBA, as it offers more flexibility and less mandatory travel.

If you hold professional accountancy qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA, you will also be elgible to join the 18-month Global MBA (Finance Accelerated) pathway.

To view the full entry requirements, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.

Application and selection

How to apply

There are intakes for the Manchester Global Part-time MBA in January and July every year. You can enrol in Manchester or one of our global centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore.

To apply, you need to complete the Global MBA application form, take an admissions test and submit your supporting documents. Our friendly admissions team can advise you through every stage of the admission process. We can also put you in contact with current MBA students and alumni ambassadors.

For full details and deadlines, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.

Course details

Course description

The Manchester Global MBA is delivered through flexible blending learning. It combines online study with 30 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 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 and Managing in a Global Environment
  • Business Accounting and Finance
  • Strategy and Competition
  • Operations and Marketing
  • Live Business Project

Design your MBA

With our wide range of electives, you can tailor the MBA to suit your personal goals and interests. We encourage our MBA candidates to travel overseas to study electives and we provide six nights of accommodation in two locations - choose from Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore. To view our full range of electives, please visit 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

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

CPD opportunities

Extend your learning and boost your CPD after you graduate with a complimentary elective, which includes a 3-day workshop at any of our global locations.

Careers

Career opportunities

Whether you are looking to accelerate your career, change direction or set up your own company, the Global MBA will give you the knowledge and transferable skills you need to succeed.

Our dedicated Postgraduate Careers Service knows that your objectives are ambitious and unique. Expect to boost your self-awareness and be challenged by experienced career advisors who will support you throughout your journey - from first steps to final offer and negotiation. You can focus on the career in front of you when you have all this behind you.

The Postgraduate Careers Service provides you with online, face-to-face and personal support.

For further information, please visit the Global MBA careers pages .

Accrediting organisations

Alliance Manchester Business School is one of a select group of institutions globally with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS.

In addition, the 2021 Financial Times Global MBA Ranking places the Manchester MBA:

  • 4 th in the UK, 10 th  in Europe and 30 th  in the world
  • 1 st  in the UK and 5 th  in the world for Corporate Social Responsibility
  • 11 th worldwide for the career progress of our alumni

For further information, please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website.