Study on your schedule with a flexible, Global MBA
Enhance your leadership skills with practical, real-world applications, and gain invaluable insights from our world-renowned faculty. Join a network of global business leaders and take your career to the next level with us.
Ranked 6th in the world
(QS Online MBA rankings 2024)
Triple, acclaimed accreditations
from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBAs
Blended delivery
Online classes + face-to-face workshop residentials + business projects
Accredited by
Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation
Key Information
Qualification: MBA - Triple Accredited AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Duration: 24 months (flexible up to 5 years)
Next intake: July 2025
Workload: Approx 20 hours per week
How to apply:
The Manchester Global Part-time MBA welcomes new students every January and July. Here’s how to join:
- Complete the Global MBA application form, take an admissions test, and provide supporting documents.
- Our admissions team will guide you through every step of the process.
- We can connect you with current MBA students and alumni ambassadors for advice.
For assistance with our admissions process, please contact us:
Tel: +971 (0)4 446 8664
Email: mba.me@manchester.ac.ae
Programme Structure
Structure
Global MBA
Need at least three years of experience, evidence of strong career progression, and a recognised degree.
- 2 years of study time (flexible up to 5 years)
- 31 teaching days across five workshop residencies.
- For elective courses, you can attend workshops at any of our global locations: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore.
Global Finance Accelerated MBA
Need at least three years of experience and professional finance qualifications, such as ACCA and CIMA.
- 18 months of study time
- 27 days of teaching across five workshop residencies.
- For elective courses, you can attend workshops at any of our global locations: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore.
Course Units
Pre-MBA
Manchester MBA Preparation Course (Online)
Once you have been offered a place in our MBA programme and paid a reservation fee, you have exclusive access to our Manchester MBA Preparation course. This online course helps you understand what studying at Manchester is like, how you write academic assignments and most importantly, what 'Learning by Doing' really means.You can rediscover key study skills, undertake Business Essentials courses in Marketing and Operations Management, and meet the teams supporting you. The course takes around 15 hours, and you can complete it at your own pace. There are many opportunities to apply your skills and new knowledge.
Core Courses
Leading Global Transitions
The unit will provide students with analytical tools to evaluate the global business environment from a cultural political economy perspective. It will cover major contemporary management issues of: shareholder value and governance; financialised business models and global economy; discursive managerial practices in the context of firm behaviour in contemporary economy; managing in unstable and complex global financial environment; and the social context of businesses in contemporary globalised economy. Factors impacting on inequality, uncertainty, sustainability, and household finances and wealth will be discussed as part of understanding the present day social context of businesses.
Leading People and Organisations
Leading and Managing People forms the second part of Leading and Managing in a Global Environment with which it is directly linked. It examines the range of management practices and organisational forms observed in contemporary organisations, the reasons for their adoption, and their effects on people’s behaviour. The course will draw upon leading-edge thinking and research in the field of organizational behaviour applied to practical management issues in a number of key areas: individuals and motivation; groups and teams; leadership; structures and cultures of organisation; and managing change. Students will evaluate and apply ideas and frameworks to practical case examples and use their own experiences to critically explore their relevance and value in helping to respond to contemporary management and organizational challenges.
Operationalising and Communicating Value
This course will provide you with key knowledge about operations management and marketing. We will encourage you to consider the interactions and potential tensions between these areas, and to critically evaluate the application of theory to real-life contexts. You will also work in multinational groups to develop solutions to marketing and operations management challenges.
Business Accounting and Finance
This course will introduce you to the two main areas of accounting: financial accounting and management accounting. We will also discuss the content of financial reports, their role, and their usefulness. You will then learn to interpret, analyse, and understand financial information. Alongside this, you will develop an understanding of the theories, techniques and practices of management and cost accounting. You will also explore the design of management accounting and control systems.
Strategy and Competition
This interdisciplinary course will help you develop a cutting-edge approach to strategy and competition that is fit for purpose in today’s changing business environment. You will explore key areas of interest, such as competition, global instability, the sharing economy and technology disruption, alongside more traditional, dominant schools of thought. The course will blend theory and practice, emphasising teamwork and real-time case analysis.
Developing Managerial & Career Success
The underlying theme of this module is that to manage others, you must be able to manage yourself. The module therefore focuses on 'you' and how you define, develop and maintain both managerial and career success.
The module starts with providing a fundamental assessment of what managerial and career successes are and the factors that shape them. It then examines your ability to engage in self-control and self-regulation of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Key topics include:
- Developing a positive reputation
- Using influence strategies
- Building strong working relationships.
The module also covers:
- Career development
- Providing insights into different career paths
- Strategies for resilience and adaptability
- Addressing specific issues such as the role of gender
- How to effectively plan for global career paths.
Applied Learning
Live Business Project
The live business project allows you to explore an entrepreneurial venture in a sector of your choice or tackle a critical business issue for your organisation. This will help you stand out and deliver real value in the workplace.
It's an opportunity to try something you've always wanted to do while gaining invaluable, practical business experience to enrich your CV.
Example projects:
- Rediscovering Kellogg Nutri-Grain Bar's Competitive Mojo
- A study into the effectiveness of the Corporate Parent in delivering value to stakeholders
- The lean start-up: 'Fit-for-life'
- The effects of earned media on brand preference, purchase intention and sales performance: a study on infant formula brands
- Segmenting and targeting Chinese e-lock consumers
- Identifying and quantifying the critical success factors for taxi-hailing mobile apps
- Helping Salesforce.com support the re-integration of unemployed job-seekers into the labour market
- A study of non-household consumer switching in England’s water market
Electives
Electives (choose three)
This is your chance to customise the MBA to suit your goals and interests. Our electives span many popular fields of expertise including: entrepreneurship and innovation; finance; HR management; leadership and management practice; marketing; projects, and technology.
We deliver electives across our global locations in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore. If you choose to study overseas, you’ll benefit from the opportunity to widen your international network and sharpen your knowledge of the global business environment.
Current electives:
- Business-to-Business Marketing
- Corporate News and Shareholder Value
- Engaging Human Talent
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Exploring Decision Making in Practice
- International Business Strategy
- Negotiation Skills
- Platform Ecosystem Strategy
- Practical Investing
- Strategic Financial Analysis
- Leading Business Projects
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- The Sustainable Change Agenda
- Venture Capital Private Equity
- Design Thinking, Creativity and Co-creation
- Work Psychology for Managerial Success (up to Jan 2026)
Digital electives:
- Big Data Analytics
- Digital Economy: Platforms, AI & the Firm
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Fin Tech Digital Banking and Blockchain
- Information Systems and Digital Strategies
- Managing Disruptive Technologies
To give you added flexibility, we offer some electives that are entirely online or that include longer/shorter face-to-face workshops.
MBA+
MBA+
MBA+ is a suite of added value extra-curricular experiences that will help you define your goals, enhance your interpersonal skills, build your corporate connections and raise your profile worldwide.
Running parallel with the academic programme, these activities are not credit-bearing. They are designed to give you targeted support and motivation to help you through the MBA and beyond, with opportunities to connect and grow. You will have the opportunity to take part in the following activities:
- Networking events
- Online careers seminars
- Employability sessions
- Careers guidance
- Alumni socials
- Alumni speaker events
- Alumni groups and more
Workshop schedule July 2025 intake
Global MBA
Year one
1st Semester (6 months)
1st month (3 days in Dubai)
3rd month (6 days in Dubai)
2nd Semester (6 months)
3rd month (6 days in Dubai)
Year two
1st Semester (6 months)
1st month (4 days in Dubai)
3rd month (6 days at any global location)
2nd Semester (6 months)
3rd month (3 days at any global location)
Global MBA Finance Accelerated
Year one
1st Semester (6 months)
1st month (3 days in Dubai)
3rd month (6 days in Dubai)
2nd Semester (6 months)
3rd month (3 days in Dubai and 6 days at any global location)
Year two
1st Semester (6 months)
1st month (4 days in Dubai)
3rd month (3 days at any global location)
why manchester
Study in a way that suits your lifestyle and learning style. We teach our Global Part-time MBA through a combination of highly participatory blended learning and workshop residentials that fit around your work and home commitments.
Workshop residentials
Most courses include an intensive, three-day workshop residential. Benefit from face-to-face teaching across international workshop residentials in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore.
Blended learning
Global Part-time MBA workshop residentials
Most courses include an intensive, three-day workshop residential. Global Part-time MBA workshops are a chance to:
- Immerse yourself in your studies, away from the distractions of daily life
- Focus on what you want to achieve
- Build a strong, supportive cohort
- Experience a challenging mix of experiential learning from renowned business experts and practitioners
- Participate in group work focusing on real business problems
- Network, socialise and make connections that could transform your career.
You can also flex your workshops to include more blended or face-to-face learning to suit your commitments.
In the first year of the course, you'll attend four core workshop residentials in Manchester. You can then choose your own electives at any of our global centres for the remainder of the course.
50% of students typically attend a workshop overseas during the programme.
Global MBA workshop schedule
Workshop dates for July 2025 intake
Year one (12 months)
Year two (12 months)
Location: Multiple
July 2026: 4 days in Manchester
September 2026: 6 days in any global centre
March 2027: 3 days in any global centre
Online learning
Our online teaching, learning and student support include:
- Dedicated online learning and support hub
- Live online lectures and virtual workshops to support face-to-face workshops
- Virtual office hours with world-leading academics
- Online student surgeries
- Digital library
- Discussion forums
- Pre-sessional study skills and foundational review courses
- Virtual guest speakers and networking opportunities
Global experience
Top organisations want global executives with local knowledge. You need to thrive in a multi-cultural environment and manage across boundaries. The Manchester Global MBA offers a particularly international experience.
- Attend workshops for elective courses at any of our global locations in year two: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore.
- Learn alongside high-achieving executives from 90 countries and diverse professional backgrounds
- Join our network of 60,000 alumni from 176 countries – lifetime access to some of the world’s brightest business minds
Many companies sponsor employees for the Global Part-time MBA programme. We can help you create a business case that outlines the benefits to your organisation. We can also schedule a meeting or call your HR department to discuss the programme. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
Global consistency
Wherever you choose to attend workshops, you will receive the same world-class teaching. Our internationally-renowned academics travel the world to teach at our global centres.
If your career takes you overseas, you can continue your MBA without interruption by taking workshops at a different centre.
Fees & Entry Requirements
Please find below our tuition fees for the MBA programmes commencing July 2025. If you need assistance or want to speak to a course counsellor, please contact us; we will gladly help.
Global MBA - Total Tuition Fee - GBP £41,564.25 paid as follows:
Global MBA Fees
GBP 41,564.25
GBP 2,000
GBP 8,391.25
GBP 10,391
GBP 10,391
GBP 10,391
Global MBA Finance Accelerated - Total Tuition Fee - GBP £38,988 paid as follows:
Global MBA Fees
GBP 38,988
GBP 2,000
GBP 10,996
GBP 12,996
GBP 12,996
Discount Policy
15% (Last day to avail - March 31, 2025)
- STP Discount
- ESAAD STP Discount (UAE Residents only)
GBP 2,000
20%
- Corporate Discount (2 - 4 Confirmed Students)
- Corporate Discount (5 - 9 Confirmed Students)
- Corporate Discount (10+ Confirmed Students)
10%
12.50%
15%
20%
- Bursary
- Family Loyalty Discount
- Student Referral Discount
10-15%
10%
15%
10%
*** Limited places are available for discretionary discount that is with the discount pot allocation
Terms & Conditions
12.5% scholarship is going to be discretionary, subject to difficult conversions, i.e. when the candidate is either getting a better offer or having a financial restriction.
Discretionary discounts will be subject to available balance in the discount pot
Family Loyalty discounts are for Alumni and Students to be encouraged to refer their spouse and siblings
Student Referral discounts are for those new students who came as a referral from our alumni and current students
Supporting Documents
An essay of 300 words explaining why he/she should be granted the exceptional discount
Offer letter from the competition showing a further discount and thus a lesser tuition fee
Company Sponsorship
Many companies sponsor employees for the Global Part-time MBA programme. We can help you create a business case that outlines the benefits to your organisation. We can also schedule a meeting or call your HR department to discuss the programme. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
Further, we have Strategic Talent Partnerships with several organisations. Our STPs get a preferential rate. Click HERE to see if your organisation is an STP.
0% Interest Instalment Plan with Emirates NBD
Our students can pay the semester or entire fees using Emirates NBD credit card and get 6-12 months instalments at 0% interest.
- One-time AED 49 processing fee per transaction.
- Log on to ENBD Online / Mobile Banking or Call 600 540000 to assist with the 0% interest instalment plan. More details are listed on this page
- Students can apply for free for life Emirates NBD credit card through this link. This offer is only valid for UAE residents
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications:
- Strong undergraduate degree (UK bachelor's or international equivalent recognised by UK NARIC) from a recognised university. Higher-level degrees are also acceptable.
- Grade should be equivalent to UK first class or upper second class honours. Candidates are expected to be in the top 25% of their class.
- Open to any discipline, but numeracy, critical thinking, and a good awareness of economic and international affairs are essential.
Professional Experience:
- At least three years of postgraduate work experience with strong, consistent career progression and achievement (full-time work experience from completion of your undergraduate degree to commencement of the MBA).
- Leadership/management experience, client relationship management, financial/budgetary responsibility, project management/leadership, strategic decision-making. A diverse range of professional backgrounds is welcomed, including non-traditional business sectors, including military, healthcare, legal, leisure/sports, and the creative arts and alumni working in successful careers in many non-traditional business sectors.
- A strong CV showing a good level of responsibility, consistent and ideally fast-track career progression, strong achievements for the length of your career demonstrating impact in your organisation, and higher-than-average performance in your industry sector or function compared to your peers.
Professional Qualifications:
- For Global Part-time MBA: At least three years' work experience, with evidence of strong consistent career progression and achievement.
- For Global Finance Accelerated MBA: A professional accountancy qualification is required (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ACMA).
Skills and Competencies:
- Analytical skills, numeracy, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, reasoning, creativity, and the ability to generate ideas.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Considerations:
- International Exposure: Valued but not essential. Experience living, working, or collaborating internationally enhances your application.
- Entrepreneurial Experience: Valued for innovation and ability to contribute ideas and perspective to the MBA class.
Admissions Test:
A strong score on the GMAT®, GRE®, or Manchester Admissions Test is required.
For further information about Admissions Tests for our Global MBA programmes please click below.
Application Process and Selection
Application Deadline
Next intake: July 2025
1. Application Form Submission:
- Create an account to access the Global MBA application form. Our admissions team will provide support when you start. To submit the application, you'll need to upload your CV.
- Prepare your essays offline and paste them into the application form when ready. (Details on essay topics below)
- You can save and return to your partially completed application anytime. Mandatory questions are marked with a *. Upon submission, you'll receive an automated receipt.
2. Application Documents:
Professional References
- Two professional references are required. Include referee details in the application form; we will contact them with a link to submit their references online. (We prefer one of your referees to be the person you report to in your current company. If you do not wish to inform your current employer that you are applying for the MBA, you can use a referee from your previous company. We do not require academic references.)
CV
- Upload your CV, which must be no more than two pages and detailing your professional experience in reverse chronological order, academic credentials, and significant achievements. Include the month/year start and end date, job title, company name and salary for each position undertaken.
- If you have worked in multiple positions for the same company, please show each position separately to highlight your career progression.
- For each position, include bullet points of your key responsibilities and achievements.
- Please provide details of all your qualifications, including your Bachelor’s degree, any Master's degree, postgraduate diplomas/specialisations, and professional qualifications.
- Any academic distinctions, honours or awards.
3. Application Essays:
- Essay 1 (Professional Experience and Achievements): Around 500 words on your career progression, key achievements, and experiences.
- Essay 2 (Your Aspirations): 300 words on your professional and personal aspirations and how the MBA fits into your plans.
- You can prepare your essays offline and cut and paste them into the application form when ready.
4. Academic Credentials:
- Submit a scanned copy of your official Bachelor’s degree transcript and certificate (or Master’s if you do not have a Bachelor’s). Translations are required for non-English documents.
Your transcript should show:- the type of degree awarded
- date of enrollment and date of graduation
- the courses you took, the marks you achieved
- your final result, GPA or average grade
- If your transcript states that you have completed and graduated and includes your final result, you do not need to also provide a certificate. If you have graduated from a UK institution, we only require a copy of your certificate showing your final result (e.g. second class upper).
- We reserve the right to contact your degree-awarding institutions for further information regarding your application if required.
- Those applying for the Global Finance Accelerated MBA must submit evidence of professional accountancy qualifications and membership in the professional body/organisation.
5. English Language Competence:
English test, please provide the details of your score in the application form and email a copy of your score report. However, English competence is assessed throughout the admissions process (application, admissions test, and possibly an interview).
6. Admissions Test:
- You can choose between the Manchester Admissions Test (MAT), GMAT®, or GRE®. The MAT is online and can be taken at your convenience; the GMAT and GRE require registration for a specific test date in an official test centre.
- The admissions test is part of our holistic evaluation process, which focuses on the 'right fit' for our MBA programme rather than just test scores.
Application Note:
Ensure all sections are completed and documents uploaded before submission. The admissions team evaluates applications comprehensively, considering professional achievements, academic credentials, personal qualities, and the potential for leadership and teamwork.
If you need advice or assistance with our admissions process, contact us on our email or speak to our programme counselor.
Email: mba.me@manchester.ac.uk
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