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Manchester Business School

Full-time MBA

Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Programme features

On the Manchester Full-time MBA we ensure you get a thorough grounding in business theory, then give you the opportunities to put it into practice with international projects, live consultancy work and internships with high profile, multinational corporations. Take your international experience up a level with one of the strongest and largest international exchange programmes in the world.  Our unique, hands-on approach to learning gives you more client-facing hours than almost any other MBA course – nearly six months’ worth – so you can test theories immediately in real world situations and won’t feel completely removed from the commercial environment.

The MBA is the first step of your journey; where you are at the end is up to you. If you have the determination to build your own networks and develop your own career opportunities, our dedicated MBA Careers Service have the contacts, resources and expert guidance to help you achieve your career goals.

Course offered

MBA

Duration

18 months

Number of places

150

Fees and funding 2012–13

• UK student fees £37,400
• EU student fees £37,400
• International student fees £37,400
• Manchester Business School offers a range of scholarships for British, EEA and international candidates, as well as for candidates with specific industry backgrounds – from £5,000 to fulll-fees scholarships. We also have a flexible payment plan for tuition fees. Find out more online.

Part-time Global Accelerated MBA

Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Programme features

The Manchester Global Accelerated MBA is perfect for ambitious senior executives who want all the benefits of a Global MBA without the three year time commitment. If you are aiming high and thrive under pressure, our two year Accelerated MBA allows you to continue your career while preparing for your next move. 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/or your employer.

Manchester Global MBA (Accelerated) – a rigorous and challenging programme which gives you all the benefits of the Manchester Global MBA in just two years of intensive study. Perfect for well-disciplined, high achieving executives who want a minimum time commitment but a maximum return on investment.

The Accelerated MBA programme is aimed at high achievers who are adept at juggling their professional and personal commitments, and relish the challenge of fitting concentrated, part-time study into their busy schedules.

Programme structure

The programme consists of six trimesters, each lasting four months, during which you take two courses and each will include a minimum of 24 hours of face-to-face tuition at an intensive residential workshop. The workshops are the highlight of the programme for all students.  Delivered at Manchester Business School, they are a valuable opportunity to meet your fellow executives, discuss and share learning, build your global contacts and experience the city of Manchester.

Course offered

Manchester Global Accelerated MBA

Duration

Two years

Number of places

30

Fees and funding 2012–13

• UK student fees £27,000
• EU student fees £27,000
• International student fees £27,000

Part-time Global MBA

Accreditations: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Programme features

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/or your employer.

Manchester Global MBA – this world-class, three-year MBA programme is designed to reward and develop tomorrow’s international business leaders. Focusing on leadership skills from the outset, it will give you a thorough grounding in the essentials of global business and management that will take your career to the next level.

The Manchester Global MBA can also be tailored to suit your individual career aspirations. Alongside studying up-to-the-minute general management theories and techniques, you also have the opportunity if you desire to opt for a specialist learning pathway in finance, engineering, or project management if you come from any of those particular industries.

All students follow the same programme structure with the same high standard of teaching, regardless of where you are located in the world, or whether you have chosen to take one of our specialist learning pathways.

All programmes consist of core courses, covering the latest management thinking, specialist electives and practical project work. Each course includes a residential workshop, which is the highlight of the Manchester Global MBA for all of our students. They are a valuable opportunity to meet your fellow executives, build your global contacts and enrich your learning experience. Workshops are scheduled back-to-back over six days to minimise your time away from the office. You will also have the opportunity to form study groups with fellow students, enabling you to work through the programme with other professionals.

Courses offered

• Manchester Global MBA
• Manchester Global MBA Finance learning pathway
• Manchester Global MBA Engineering learning pathway
• Mancheser Global MBA Project Management learning pathway

Duration

3 years

Number of places

No limit

Fees and funding 2012–13

• UK student fees £24,255
• EU student fees £24,255
• International student fees £POA. Please contact your nearest Global Centre to discuss.