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Manchester

Global MBA

Manchester Business School


Global Part-time MBA MBS | Global Part-time MBA 1
Singapore

Dubai

Shanghai

So Paulo

Manchester

Hong Kong
The Manchester Global
Part-time MBA.
Step up. Change direction.
Transform your career.

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Directors welcome

Our 50th anniversary is an exciting time


30
Over
for us as we begin work on our new
building and continue to drive forward
our ambitious research agenda, following
months that
will transform your
career while you
100
nationalities
our landmark donation from Lord continue working. studying across
six global centres.
Alliance. We hope you will join us at this
significant time in our history as one of
our carefully selected MBA candidates.
Flexible format
Our Global Part-time MBA gives you A customisable MBA
the opportunity to learn in small, that fits around your
commitments same
multinational groups from experts and qualification as our
talented peers. Most courses include an full-time MBA.

intensive three day face-to-face workshop


delivered by our most senior faculty,
plus online learning materials. The
programme culminates in the six-month Blended delivery
live company project, where you will put Online learning, six
residential workshops
everything youve learned into practice. and a six-month
Its an opportunity not to be missed." project. As much
face-to-face time as
most full-time MBAs.

Applied
Professor Learning
Elaine Ferneley
Global & MBA Director Learn by doing with the
Manchester Method.

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Manchester the original
Where the first atom was split and
modern city the first computer was built.

We take our inspiration from the city around us


Manchester
and the University we are part of. a city of firsts
The University of Manchester
Established in 1824 | 25 Nobel
Prize winners | International
reputation for top-quality research
A history of
and teaching. driving economic
and social reform.

The birthplace of the


Industrial Revolution
and graphene.

Renowned for sport,


vision, creativity and
entrepreneurial spirit.

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MBS creating value
for over 50 years

Manchester Business School has a global reputation for innovative and

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influential teaching and research, which impacts business on a local,
national and international level. We call this Original Thinking Applied.

50
2nd in the
MBA ranked

5
UK for
th research
The UKs
power
leading
(REF 2014)**
centre for
business

3
years old one of the UKs first two in the UK.*
business schools established in 1965. research.
(2008 RAE)

rd 12
in Europe.*
th international centres: Dubai,
Hong Kong,international
Manchester,
Shanghai

Largest
SoDubai,
centres:
and Singapore.
Hong Kong,
Paulo,
Miami, So Paulo,
Shanghai and Singapore.
3 international

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campus-based Largest 3 international
accreditations.
campus-based accreditations.
th business and
management
business and
management
school inschool in
the UK. the UK.
Doctoral programme ranked 3rd in the world.* globally.*
*Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2015 Part of 1% of business schools to achieve this.
**There are various ways of measuring research power. The Universitys preferred Part of 1% of business schools to achieve this.
measurement is 4*/3* times number of staff submitted.

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Return on investment

From high-powered directors and CEOs to successful entrepreneurs,


the success of our alumni is testament to the quality and international
reputation of the Global Part-time MBA.

Moatassem Moatez Uday Senapati Jiawei Sun


Katey Neate Al Moatassem Graduated: 2013 Graduated: 2014
Graduated: 2012 Graduated: 2014 Head of Technical Vice President
Vice President in Business Partner, Operations, & Marketing
Risk Management, INNOVEST Mulliner, Bentley Director, Huawei
BNY Mellon, UK Middle East, UAE Motors Ltd, UK Technologies, China

Ive changed jobs (and cities!) twice since Following eight years of multinational FMCG I was sponsored by my employer to do a During my MBA I progressed from senior
starting the Global Part-time MBA, once experience at BAT, Unilever and Nestl, part-time MBA and was a junior manager manager at a SME to vice-president at a
halfway through the programme and again moving from the corporate world to when I started the programme. The MBA MNC. The programme opened my eyes to
since graduating. The core knowledge I starting my own business was a key helped me progress to a senior management new ways of doing business and I gained
gained about finance, macro-economics transition in my career. The Global Part- position within my department while I was new insights into myself and the global
and global trends gave me both the time MBA gave me exposure to lots of real studying and I now head up a different part business world. I also built up systematic
confidence and the know-how to apply for life examples of start-ups and new of the business. It also offered fantastic knowledge of business management and a
different roles. The roles Ive moved into business development, which helped me networking opportunities with a truly global wide network. Studying the Global Part-time
are very different than the one I had when develop my own business plan. This would student base. I attended a workshop MBA at MBS is a really good investment.
I started the programme, in terms of scope not have happened without the overseas, which was a great insight into a
and exposure to different parts of the commercial understanding completely different culture and way of
organisation. The programmes flexible I got from the programme. conducting business.
study format definitely enabled me to make
these moves and having the MBA on
my CV helped with the selection process.

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Global perspective.
Local insight.

Top organisations want global executives with


local knowledge. You need to thrive in a multi-cultural
environment and manage across boundaries.
The Global Part-time MBA will take you as far as you
want to go.

30%
of students typically
attend a workshop
overseas every semester
International Study Explore emerging Global
environment overseas markets consistency
Network with Take electives at Study specialist Our internationally-
high-achieving any of our global electives that take renowned
executives from centres in year a 360 look at academics travel
110 countries two MBS pays doing business in the world to teach
and diverse for five nights China or Brazil at our six
professional accommodation Build your network global centres
backgrounds in one location Continue your
Gain local insights
Learn from global Make new studies without
business experts contacts from Visit companies in interruption,
across the globe different industries wherever your
Join a network of
50,000 alumni Experience new career takes you
from 169 countries ways of doing
business

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Our global network

Manchester Shanghai Hong Kong


Study at the home Gain local insights Socialise with our
of Original Thinking with two specialist most active alumni
MBS celebrates electives: Doing association over
50 years in 2015. Business in China and 9,000 members
M
Chinese business: across East Asia.
landscape and
strategies

M
M

So Paulo
Develop expertise
on the Brazilian market
with our Doing M
Business in Brazil
elective course.

Wherever you are


based, our expertise
Dubai Singapore
is never far away.
We are the only UK Join one of the Get a global
regions largest MBA perspective 75% of
business school with communities students come from
a presence in six home to over 1,800 top multi-national
MBA students. companies.
global hubs. All of our
centres have strong
links with the local
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Your MBA colleagues

You will study alongside ambitious, dynamic The Manchester Global Part-time MBA attracts executives
individuals that hold senior positions in a wide range from world-leading companies such as:
of industries across the world.
% of students by industry sector Accenture | Apple | American Express |
Over
Manufacturing: 24%

Banking, accounting and finance: 13%


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nationalities.
AstraZeneca | AT&T | BAE Systems |
Bank of America | BNY Mellon | Bank of China |
Computing, IT and technology: 11%
Barclays | BASF | BP | BT | Cathay Pacific Airways |
Other: 10% 82%
of students from
Cisco | Citigroup | Coca Cola Company | Daimler |
Deloitte | DHL | du | General Motors | Gree |
Utilities and energy: 8% outside the UK.

HSBC | Huawei | IBM | JCB | Kelloggs | LG |


Government and public services: 7%

Telecoms: 6% 36
the average age.
L'Oral | Mastercard | Microsoft | Mitsubishi |
NHS | Nokia | Philips | PwC | Rolls Royce |
Construction: 6%
Samsung | Sanofi | Santander | Shell | Siemens |
Consulting: 6%

Transport and logistics: 6%


29%
female.
Singapore Airlines | Sony Corporation |
Standard Chartered | Thomson Reuters |
Wholesale and retail: 3% Toshiba | UBS AG | Unilever | Vodafone | Zesco

The Global Part-time MBA is a platform that opens By interacting with professionals from different
you up to a network of like-minded professionals. backgrounds and cultures, I have developed the
I have made friends in all industries from all ability to communicate across regional boundaries
around the world. more effectively and efficiently.
Michael Chow, Project Manager, CBRE Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Ian Waite, Quality Engineer, General Electric, New York, USA

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The programme 30 months
that will change your life

This world-class, international MBA focuses on you


as a leader from the very beginning. With intakes in
January and July, the 30-month programme includes
two years of teaching followed by a six month project.
We offer a standard Global Part-time MBA and four
specialist pathways with specifically tailored courses:
finance, finance accelerated, engineering and projects.

Before During After


Online tutorials Core courses Lifelong networking
Specifically designed Gain a thorough grounding in the essentials of Remain an active
to provide you with global business and management member of our global
the skills you will need alumni network
Electives
during the MBA stay connected via a
Tailor your MBA programme to suit your goals
community website,
Face-to-face induction and interests with specialist electives
Each year, over social media and

900
at your home centre
Residential workshops worldwide events
Meet your classmates
At least 24 hours of dynamic world-class teaching
and the support team Become an ambassador
per course (excluding online courses), a
Share your expertise
Networking highlight of the programme for most students
with students as a
opportunities
Online learning guest speaker, talk to
Start making
graduates widen their connections from
Online tutorials in a dedicated virtual environment, prospective students
plus discussions and self-study and help at recruitment
perspectives with day one
events (optional)
Business gamification
the Manchester Global Solve complex business problems through
Part-time MBA. innovative business games Strengthen your business
Host MBA projects and
Live company project internships and recruit
Apply the skills you have learned in your own from our global talent
organisation or an external company pool (optional)
MBA+
Attend networking evenings, careers events and
online careers seminars
Gain access to a global network of 50,000 alumni
as soon as you start the programme

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The Manchester Method
how you will learn

Developed by Manchester Business School in the 1960s, Live company project


Test your skills to the limit. In the final six months of the MBA you
the Manchester Method focuses on group work, practice- will work in a group on a practical business challenge. A supervisor
will provide support and feedback at all stages. The project is a
based learning and reflection. We dont just give you the great opportunity to:
theory; we show you how to use it to get immediate results. Apply the skills you have learned in your own organisation or
an external company
Professor Elaine Ferneley, Global & MBA Director Develop your skills in strategy, analysis, report writing, data
integration, consultancy and communication
Gain valuable experience of project and team management

learn Learn how to handle complex, unstructured business situations


Our practical approach produces
highly employable MBAs who Residential workshops
challenge the status quo in a Workshops are the foundation of the Global Part-time MBA. Most
core courses include a minimum of 24 hours of teaching, which
complex and rapidly changing world.
is more than many full-time programmes. The workshops are
Through the Manchester Method action reflect a chance to:
you will learn how to: Take time out from day-to-day working life and focus on
Manchester your studies
Method
Take structured and data-informed Experience exciting, dynamic teaching from leading academics
and practitioners
approaches to decision making
Work in groups to apply theory to live case studies
Work effectively alone and in groups Meet colleagues from around the world and make valuable
plan connections
Lead groups
Attend careers and networking events
Reflect critically and analytically
Debate current business issues

Business gamification
You will rigorously analyse business problems through the use
of cutting edge business games. This is an opportunity to:
Apply core knowledge
The Manchester Method teaches you to apply Experience the complexities of international business
theory to solve live practical problems. Explore the dynamics of working in multi-cultural groups with
It encourages you to think creatively and colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds
become an opinion leader.
Weni Kabota, Senior Account Executive Commercial Banking,
Stanbic Bank, Zambia

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Global pathway

Create a personalised MBA programme that delivers exactly what Choose the global pathway if you are:
you need while you continue working. You will benefit from the A professional looking to develop a thorough grounding in business
latest thinking and develop the skills that will set you apart in todays theory, with the opportunity to specialise in year two
competitive marketplace.
Year 1 core disciplines Year 2 focus and specialise Six months live application

15 days face-to-face: home centre 21 days face-to-face: home centre/overseas (electives only) Completed remotely

When you Jan intake Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct
will attend 3 6 6 6 6 9
days days days days days days
workshops Jul intake Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr

Global business People, management


Operations management International business strategy
environment and organisations
Practical study skills (online)

Managerial economics Marketing Elective Elective

Live company project


Corporate
Accounting in business Elective
finance

Strategic Final project preparation


management (online)

MBA+ personal and professional development activities

Elective Finance General management Global Marketing Strategy Workshop dates and
options Strategic financial analysis Commercial and Chinese business: Business-to-business Advanced strategic availability may vary from
Global finance contract management landscape and marketing management centre to centre. All
Investment and portfolio Comparative and strategies New media marketing Information systems programme information
is correct at time of print
management international business Doing business (online) and internet
but subject to change.
Risk management Entrepreneurship and in Brazil strategy (online)
Venture capital and innovation management Doing business Negotiation skills
private equity Ethics and responsibility in China
in business
Strategic management
of projects
Supply chain
management
Sustainable business
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Global finance pathway

On the global finance pathway you will study tailor-made electives Choose the global finance pathway if you are:
designed in partnership with the banking, finance and investment A manager looking to strengthen your finance skills
industries and leading professional bodies. A professional who wants to enter or progress in the finance sector
Year 1 core disciplines Year 2 focus and specialise Six months live application

15 days face-to-face: home centre 21 days face-to-face: home centre/overseas (electives only) Completed remotely

When you Jan intake Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct
will attend 3 6 6 6 6 9
days days days days days days
workshops Jul intake Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr

Global business Investment and People, management


Operations management
environment portfolio management* and organisations
Practical study skills (online)

Managerial economics Marketing Elective Strategic financial analysis **

Live company project


Strategic
Accounting in business Elective
management

Corporate Final project preparation


finance (online)

MBA+ personal and professional development activities

Elective Finance General management Global Marketing Strategy Workshop dates and
options Global finance Commercial and Chinese business: Business-to-business Advanced strategic availability may vary from
Risk management contract management landscape and marketing management centre to centre. All
Venture capital and Comparative and strategies New media marketing Information systems programme information
is correct at time of print
private equity international business Doing business (online) and internet
but subject to change.
Entrepreneurship and in Brazil strategy (online)
innovation management Doing business International *Not available in So
Ethics and responsibility in China business strategy Paolo
in business Negotiation skills **Dubai, Hong Kong,
Manchester &
Strategic management
Singapore only
of projects
Supply chain
management
Sustainable business
The reflective manager

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Global finance
accelerated pathway

The global finance accelerated pathway takes two years and allows Choose the global finance accelerated pathway if you:
you to focus on the general management disciplines that will really Already hold professional finance qualifications such as ACA,
further your career. ACCA, CIMA, ICA, CIPFA or ACIS
Year 1 core disciplines Year 2 focus and specialise Live application

15 days face-to-face: 12 days face-to-face: home


home centre centre/overseas (electives only)

When you Jan intake Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct Jan Mar/Apr


will attend 3 6 6 3 9
days days days days days
workshops Jul intake Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr Jul Sep/Oct

Global business International People, management


environment business strategy and organisations
Practical study skills (online)

Managerial economics Elective Elective

Live company project


Final project
Marketing preparation Elective
(online)

Strategic
management

MBA+ personal and professional development activities

Elective Finance General management Global Marketing Strategy Workshop dates and
options Strategic financial analysis Commercial and Chinese business: Business-to-business Advanced strategic availability may vary from
Global finance contract management landscape and marketing management centre to centre. All
Investment and portfolio Comparative and strategies New media marketing Information systems programme information
is correct at time of print
management international business Doing business (online) and internet
but subject to change.
Risk management Entrepreneurship and in Brazil strategy (online)
Venture capital and innovation management Doing business Negotiation skills
private equity Ethics and responsibility in China
in business
Strategic management
of projects
Supply chain
management
Sustainable business
The reflective manager
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Global engineering
pathway

This specialist MBA is developed for engineering professionals. It attracts Choose the global engineering pathway if you are looking to:
international executives from companies such as Boeing, Google, IBM, Progress in your current career in a technical industry
Microsoft and Porsche AG, and from diverse sectors including engineering, Move from a technical role to a more general management position
science, consultancy, IT, telecommunications, manufacturing and operations.
Year 1 core disciplines Year 2 focus and specialise Six months live application

18 days face-to-face: home centre 18 days face-to-face: home centre/overseas (electives only) Completed remotely

When you Jan intake Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct
will attend 3 6 9 3 6 9
days days days days days days
workshops Jul intake Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr

Global business
Operations management Elective Elective
environment
Practical study skills (online)

Supply chain
Managerial economics Marketing Elective
management***
Live company project
Strategic management People, management
Financial management*
of projects** and organisations

Strategic Final project preparation


management (online)

MBA+ personal and professional development activities

Elective Finance General management Global Marketing Strategy Workshop dates and
options Strategic financial analysis Commercial and Chinese business: Business-to-business Advanced strategic availability may vary from
Global finance contract management landscape and marketing management centre to centre. All
Investment and portfolio Comparative and strategies New media marketing Information systems programme information is
correct at time of print but
management international business Doing business (online) and internet
subject to change.
Risk management Entrepreneurship and in Brazil strategy (online)
Venture capital and innovation management Doing business International *Dubai only
private equity Ethics and responsibility in China business strategy **Dubai, Manchester,
in business Negotiation skills Shanghai & Singapore only
***Dubai, Manchester &
Sustainable business
Shanghai only
The reflective manager

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Global projects
pathway

This pathway covers core management disciplines as well as three Choose the global projects pathway if you are:
courses designed specifically for project managers: strategic An ambitious project manager looking to lead complex projects
management of projects, commercial and contract management, and move into senior management roles
and project planning and control.
Year 1 core disciplines Year 2 focus and specialise Six months live application

15 days face-to-face: home centre 18 days face-to-face: home centre/overseas (electives only) Completed remotely

When you Jan intake Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct Jan Mar/Apr Sep/Oct
will attend 3 6 6 3 6 9
days days days days days days
workshops Jul intake Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr Jul Sep/Oct Mar/Apr

Global business Strategic management


Operations management Elective
environment of projects**
Practical study skills (online)

Commercial and
Managerial economics Marketing Elective
contract management*
Live company project
Strategic People, management
Financial management*
management and organisations

Project
Final project preparation
planning and
(online)
control (online)

MBA+ personal and professional development activities

Elective Finance General management Global Marketing Strategy Workshop dates and
options Strategic financial analysis Comparative and Chinese business: Business-to-business Advanced strategic availability may vary from
Global finance international business landscape and marketing management centre to centre. All
Investment and portfolio Entrepreneurship and strategies New media marketing Information systems programme information is
correct at time of print but
management innovation management Doing business (online) and internet
subject to change.
Risk management Ethics and responsibility in Brazil strategy (online)
Venture capital and in business Doing business International business *Dubai only
private equity Supply chain in China strategy **Dubai, Manchester,
management Negotiation skills Shanghai & Singapore only
Sustainable business
The reflective manager

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Blended learning

Example schedule: semester one


The blended Key
Pre-semester Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6
approach Online tutorials
Practical study skills*
delivers a Assessments
balanced, 1 Residential
flexible workshops
(number of
combination Global business environment
days) includes
of self-study 3 careers events
and networking
and practical Includes 1 day induction
learning Managerial economics
Self study and
online interaction
with global 3 with e-tutors
colleagues. and classmates

Eduardo Tutihashi, Exact timings


Business Unit Director, Accounting in business are subject to
change depending
AbbVie , So Paulo
3 on holidays
or curricular
developments.

MBA+ personal and professional development activities *Students


registering early
can access the
Practical Study
Skills course
Continues into semester two materials before
the formal start of
A typical semester on the Global Part-time MBA will include the semester.
approximately nine days of residential workshops at one of
our global centres, complemented by:
Online tutorial sessions
Online study in a tailored e-learning environment
Forum discussions with e-tutors and colleagues
MBA+ personal and professional development activities

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Learn from the best

Our experts will share their original thinking and help nurture your own. To see more profiles, visit www.mbs.ac.uk/research/people

Arif Khurshed Areas of expertise: Eunice Maytorena Areas of expertise:


Initial public offerings | Political and bank connections and firm Project and programme management | Project risk and
performance | Role of venture capital | Capital structure | uncertainty management | Strategic management of projects |
Payout policies of firms Managing project stakeholder relationships | Causal/cognitive
mapping facilitation for strategy development
Industry / client experience:
Financial Conduct Authority | Industry / client experience:
British Venture Capital Association | GMAC Mines Advisory Group | BAE Systems | Bovis Lend Lease |
Miller Construction | Rooff Ltd | BP

Eva Alfoldi Areas of expertise: Reza Salehnejad Areas of expertise:


Regional strategies and structures in multinationals | International Industrial organisation and business strategy | Digital economy |
subsidiary management | Marketing and customer marketing | Big data | Analytics and decisions | Market design
Knowledge management | Trade and investment between China
and Central and Eastern Europe Industry / client experience:
Enterprise Ventures
Industry / client experience:
J.P. Morgan Chase | Unilever

Dominic Medway Areas of expertise: Ismail Ertrk Areas of expertise:


Place marketing and management | Financialisation | Financial intermediation | Financial innovation |
Retail marketing | Corporate failure Corporate governance | Executive pay | Financial literacy |
Household financial portfolios | Cultural economy
Industry / client experience:
Tesco | Halfords | B&Q | Sainsburys | BP | Industry / client experience:
Ministry of Defence | NHS IBM | Department of Trade and Industry | HM Customs and Excise |
UBC | Thales | Royal Mail | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality |
Jeffrey Green Russell Solicitors | KPMG | TC Ziraat Bank

Julian Jones Areas of expertise: Michael Bresnen Areas of expertise:


Balanced scorecard implementation | Accountability measures Understanding innovation | Knowledge | Networking and learning
in value creation | Streamlining reporting to boost performance | processes within and between organisations
The role of accounting in strategy execution |
Industry / client experience:
Management control of hybrid organisations
BP | Corus
Industry / client experience:
Danske Bank | Philips | Syngenta | BBC | Trinity Mirror | Barclays |
NFU Mutual | Bonnier Group | Nedbank S Africa and more

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Support and development

Taking on a part-time MBA while juggling your career and personal life
could be your toughest challenge to date. We are here to help. From
application to graduation, our experienced student support team will give
you the guidance and advice you need to ensure your success.

Practical help from day one


Our induction programme allows you to meet the support team
and your classmates, whose experience, knowledge and friendship
will be invaluable throughout your MBA and beyond. You will get
expert advice on study techniques and managing your workload,
and you will be assigned a student advisor to help you get the
most from your MBA.

Real people, real advice


If you have a question, we have someone who can answer it.
Each course is supported by an e-tutor a member of the
academic team who will facilitate your online learning and engage
in online discussions.

Online resources
Our student support portal allows you to view and amend your
workshop schedule online. It is also a great source of news,
programme information, timetables and study resources
whenever you need them. A monthly e-newsletter will also keep
you up-to-date with the latest announcements.

The e-tutors are a really useful resource.


You can have full discussions about
topics that havent been mentioned in
workshops or in reading materials.
Zhao Qiang, Associate Director, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Shanghai

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Postgraduate Expand your network
Careers Service

Whether youre looking to secure a promotion, change direction or set


up your own company, choose the Manchester Global Part-time MBA.
The Postgraduate Careers Service will help you discover where you want to
be and develop the skills to get there.

Local expertise Careers events


Regional advice, Networking events and
networks and market careers workshops to build
knowledge to help your connections and
you fulfil your global credibility with industry
ambitions practitioners

From the moment you join the programme you


become a lifelong member of our alumni network.
One-to-one support Careers portal This thriving community includes over 50,000
Individual advisors Content-rich resource ambitious professionals from diverse backgrounds,
help you plan, with job opportunities,
research and articles, presentations,
spread across 169 countries.
implement your webinars and
next career move psychometrics Developing strong contacts is fundamental to maximising
the opportunities your MBA presents. Through the alumni
community you can network with business professionals and
Webinars build relationships that will last a lifetime. You will be invited
Advice and to join a range of events, including:
industry-specific Networking events
insights from expert
practitioners Seminars
Socials
The alumni network also includes regional and business
interest groups that coordinate a range of activities, allowing
you to learn, socialise and make new connections.

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How to apply

You can begin your studies in either January or July. The application process

Take the first steps today.


Entry requirements Meet us Visit our website
There are intakes for the Manchester You can meet us in person at MBA fairs
Global Part-time MBA in January and July worldwide or virtually at an online information
every year. To enrol you need: session. We also hold regular information
sessions at our centres, which include
At least four years professional experience,
programme presentations, taster lectures Check the admissions
You should choose
plus evidence of strong career progression
and a recognised degree. Alternatively, you and Q&A sessions with students and alumni. requirements and
application deadlines
MBS for its flexible
may have eight to ten years managerial Please visit our website (details on p42) to
experience instead of a recognised degree. find out more. programme structure
Successful completion of the Manchester Fees and global presence. By
Admissions Test (one hour online test) Fees are paid in instalments and we offer
regular early bird discounts for early
Call us, meet us at an the end of my MBA, I
An English language qualification event or send your
(TOEFL iBT/ IELTS/ CPE/ PTE Academic/ applications. Please visit our website for CV for advice on the will have attended
India Standard x 11) if applicable further information. best programme
Excellent team working, communication,
workshop
Corporate sponsorship
professional and interpersonal skills
Many prestigious companies fully or part
in five locations and
Support at each stage
sponsor employees on the Manchester
Complete and the experience has
Global Part-time MBA. We can help you put
Please contact us (details on p42) to
speak to an advisor who will guide you
together a business case that outlines the
submit the application
form online
been priceless.
benefits to your organisation. We can also
through the programme and the Don Wijendra, Network Manager,
schedule a face-to-face meeting or Skype
application process. Our team will provide Credit Suisse, Singapore
call with your HR department to talk through
advice and put you in contact with
the programme in more detail. Please get
students and alumni based in your country.
in touch with your local recruitment team to Take a one hour
find out more. online test

The final decision will be


made by the MBS
Admissions Committee -
we hope to welcome
you onto the programme

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