The University of Manchester - Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS)

At Alliance MBS, we produce creative, resilient and socially-responsibly graduates who will thrive in the technological age. Our curriculum 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.

Our experiential approach, The 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. Our approach produces highly employable MBAs who challenge the status quo in a rapidly changing world.

Our MBA portfolio

• The Manchester Full-time MBA
• The Manchester Global Part-time MBA
• The Kelley-Manchester Global MBA

Key features

• Study full-time in Manchester or part-time from anywhere in the world
• Live business projects
• MBA workshops delivered at our global locations: Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore, plus additional locations (currently Tokyo and the USA)
• MBA study tours to Dubai and Shanghai (Full-time MBA only)
• International exchange partners across the globe (Full-time MBA only)
• Internship opportunities (Full-time MBA only)
• Personal career support throughout your journey
• Student clubs in Banking and Finance; Consulting; Energy and Industry; FinTech; Retail and Pharma; Technology, Media and Telecoms; plus student forums for Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Women in Business
• Business case competitions, social activities and sport events

Return on investment

The Manchester MBA not only gives you a great experience – it gets you results.

• 103% average salary increase after three years (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2020)
• $128,745 average weighted salary 3 years after graduating (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2020)
• Full-time MBA Class of 2018 graduates secured roles in 23 countries:
  • 44% remained in the UK
  • 50% changed country
  • 57% changed industry
  • 64% changed function
  • 26% 'triple jumped' (changed country + industry + function)

Class profile

• The Manchester Full-time MBA: 30 nationalities per intake | Average age 29 | 39% female
• The Manchester Global Part-time MBA: 90 nationalities studying across our six global locations | Average age 36 | 35% female

Alliance Manchester Business School's brand new campus

Alliance Manchester Business School: Original Thinking Applied

At Alliance Manchester Business School, ‘Original Thinking Applied’ sits at the heart of everything we do. We provide world-class, industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates and executives across the globe.

Quick facts

• Established in 1965 as one of the UK’s first two business schools
• Triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS
• Part of The University of Manchester, est. 1824 – home to 25 Nobel Prize winners
• Brand new campus opened in 2019
• Home to the Masood Enterprise Centre: The University of Manchester’s focal point for student enterprise and entrepreneurship
• 60,000 AMBS alumni across 176 countries
• 5th in the UK (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2020)
• 3rd in the world and 1st in the UK for CSR (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2020)
• 2nd in the UK for research power (UK Research Excellence Framework)
• 2nd in the UK for Executive Education (Financial Times Customised Executive Education Ranking 2019)
• Located in the heart of Manchester, the birthplace of the industrial revolution and a city of ‘firsts’ – from splitting the atom to building the world’s first computer and isolating graphene

Alliance Manchester Business School is home to 280+ researchers and teaching staff across all areas of business and management.

We are proud that our experts generate globally recognised research across a wide variety of disciplines, industries and specialisms ranging from health and infrastructure, innovation, globalisation, work and employment, data science and marketing, to organisational psychology, accounting and finance.

They use this original thinking to influence business leaders and policy-makers to address some of the world’s biggest issues; to work in collaboration with international partners in academia, business and industry; and across our teaching and executive education..

We look for a minimum of three years’ postgraduate work experience with strong career progression, in addition to:

• Leadership / management experience or potential
• A competitive GMAT, GRE or Manchester Admissions Test score 
• A good undergraduate degree (or significant managerial experience instead of a recognised degree)
• An English language qualification (TOEFL iBT / IELTS / CPE / PTE Academic) if applicable
• Evidence of being a strong team player
• Strong communication skills
• High level of emotional intelligence and personal qualities

Full requirements are available on the Alliance Manchester Business School website.

To apply for The Manchester MBA, you will need to check you meet the full entry requirements and submit a complete application. Please visit the Alliance Manchester Business School website for further information:

• The Manchester Full-time MBA application process
• The Manchester Global Part-time MBA application process
• The Kelley-Manchester MBA application process

The Manchester Full-time MBA

• £44,000 paid in instalments
• Living expenses are additional
• Scholarships available

The Manchester Global Part-time MBA

• £29,500 or £26,500 (18-month Finance Accelerated pathway) paid in instalments
• Early application discounts 
• Alliance MBS will pay for six nights’ accommodation in two overseas locations for workshops
• If you work for an organisation that pays the UK apprenticeship levy, you will be able to use £18,000 of employer funding towards your MBA fees

These fees relate to part-time MBA candidates enrolling through the UK centre (students from the UK, North America, Europe and Africa). If you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Australasia or South America, please contact your local University of Manchester Worldwide centre: Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore.

The Kelley-Manchester Global MBA

• $65,000 paid in instalments
• Scholarships available - all applicants will automatically be considered when they apply

The Manchester Full-time MBA

Manchester with international opportunities:

• International client consultancy field work
• Electives at our overseas locations
• Study tours to Dubai and Shanghai
• International exchange
• Optional internship

The Manchester Global Part-time MBA

Online + 6 workshops in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Shanghai or Singapore (plus additional locations, currently Tokyo and the USA)

The Kelley-Manchester Global MBA

Online + 3 workshops in Indiana + Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore or Washington

Manchester: The original modern city

• One of the UK’s most popular and fastest-growing cities.
• A hub for finance, professional services, manufacturing, sport, health innovation, creative and digital
• Home to a number of $1bn 'unicorn' tech companies and start-up accelerators
• A city of firsts - from the industrial revolution to splitting the atom; from building the world’s first computer to isolating graphene
• A history of campaigning for political, economic and social reform, from women's suffrage to free trade
• 200+ direct flights and 2 hours from London by train

University accommodation is guaranteed for single full-time, international students. There are a limited number of double rooms and flats available for students with families and partners. Most MBAs opt for private accommodation and we also have a Partner Club for families of our MBA students.

The School is located on the University of Manchester campus, a ten-minute walk from the city centre. Most students live within walking distance or a short bus journey to the School, entertainment, shops, restaurants and sports centres.

From sports clubs to social events, there are lots of opportunities to immerse yourself in life beyond the classroom. We want you to have fun, relax, get fit, experience new cultures and make friends for life.

Example activities for our Full-time MBA students based in Manchester include:

• Annual MBA ball
• MBA cultural evenings, socials and sports events
• Over 80 sport and fitness activities at The University of Manchester - from athletics to Zumba
• Annual MBA football tournament in Manchester
• Manchester Matters: the Manchester MBA's version of ‘Ted Talks’
• World-famous music, arts and culture in Manchester
• One of the UK’s most popular student cities
• Easy access to the UK coast and countryside