Manchester Global Part Time MBA

The University of Manchester Global Part Time MBA program allows students to earn an MBA degree from anywhere in the world. In addition, students participate in six residencies, traveling both to their “home center” closest to their location and international locations. The global centers offered are in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai, and Singapore. The Global MBA students come from diverse backgrounds, encompassing 100 nationalities. Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree and have at least three years of prior full-time work experience. However, applicants with strong professional qualifications that do not hold a bachelor’s degree can still be considered for the program. 

The two-year Manchester Global Part Time MBA program consists of core courses and electives. Core courses offered include Leading People and Organizations, Business Accounting and Finance, and Strategy and Competition. Some examples of elective courses offered include Advanced Strategic Management, Engaging Human Talent, as well as a course in Fintech, Digital Banking, and Blockchain. Depending on the courses chosen, a student can have between 11 and 31 days of six in-person residency workshops. For core course workshops, students attend the in-person residencies at their home center. For electives, students can choose to attend residencies at the Manchester global centers in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai, and Singapore.  

The University of Manchester Global Part Time MBA students span 100 nationalities. The average age of a student in the class is 36, and 89 percent of students come from outside of the United Kingdom. 

The University of Manchester provides its Global Part Time MBA students in all five global centers career support specific to the region. Regardless of location, students can expect one-on-one career coaching, as well as advice on building career goals, mapping out their career strategy, improving networking skills, preparing for interviews, as well as writing resumes and cover letters. Additionally, Manchester brings in guest speakers and hosts alumni events that serve as networking opportunities for Online MBA students. 

The total tuition cost of attending the Manchester Global Part Time MBA program is £32,000 (about $40,500 USD) for students using Manchester as their home center. This includes applicants in the United Kingdom, North America, South America, Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Australasia should reach out to their closest global center to determine tuition costs. The school recommends that applicants apply early to receive tuition discounts. Alumni of the University of Manchester may also be eligible for tuition discounts. Applicants may also be able to receive company sponsorships to pursue their MBA degree. 

Applicants to the Manchester Global Part Time MBA program are expected to have earned an undergraduate degree, with some exceptions for experienced managers. Additionally, applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional work experience showcasing career progression. The University of Manchester looks for communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence skills in their Global MBA applicants as well as academic and professional achievements. To be considered for admission, applicants need to submit the following:

• College transcripts and/or professional qualification documents
• 2 Professional recommendations
• CV/resume
• 2 Essays
• Manchester Admissions Test (MAT), GMAT, or GRE test scores
• Proof of English language competence (assessed through other aspects of the application; applicants may submit an English language test score if desired)

The Application deadlines for the January 2025 start date are as follows:

Early Application Discount Deadline:  October 14, 2024

Final Deadline: November 29, 2024