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Global MBA
Dubai
Shanghai
So Paulo
Manchester
Hong Kong
The Manchester Global
Part-time MBA.
Step up. Change direction.
Transform your career.
Applied
Professor Learning
Elaine Ferneley
Global & MBA Director Learn by doing with the
Manchester Method.
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influential teaching and research, which impacts business on a local,
national and international level. We call this Original Thinking Applied.
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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.
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.
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
M
M
So Paulo
Develop expertise
on the Brazilian market
with our Doing M
Business in Brazil
elective course.
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%
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%
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
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
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
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
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
www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/part-time The reflective manager MBS | Global Part-time MBA 23
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
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
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
Strategic
management
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
www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/part-time MBS | Global Part-time MBA 27
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
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
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
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)
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
Our experts will share their original thinking and help nurture your own. To see more profiles, visit www.mbs.ac.uk/research/people
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.
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.
You can begin your studies in either January or July. The application process
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