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Course description
The Manchester Global Part-time 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, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. We also run MBA electives in additional locations, currently Tokyo.
For candidates with over eight years of senior management or entrepreneurial experience, we offer an 18-month accelerated programme. This is a closed cohort of our most senior candidates. Please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website for further information.
Aims
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
- Business simulation project
- 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
- Simulation Project
- 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 pay for accommodation in two locations - choose from Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. 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