MBA Manchester Global MBA / Course details

Year of entry: 2025

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 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

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.