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Manchester Business SchoolFull-time MBA Programme

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The ManchesTer MBa is anincrediBle journey. you willpush yourself Beyond yourcoMforT zone and achieve MoreThan you ThoughT possiBle.

The experience will Be rigorous,inTense and life-changing. BuTyou will Be reaping The rewardsduring The prograMMe andlong afTer graduaTion.

Manchester Business SchoolFull-time MBA Programme

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18 months thatchange a lifetime

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18 months

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Ten reasons

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Manchester

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Learning by doing

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MBA colleagues

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The programme20 21 Pre-MBA

22 23 Not-or-Proft Project

24 25 Internships

26 27 International Exchange

28 29 International Business Project

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Social life

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Entrepreneurship

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Career ManagementServices

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Alumni network

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Student support

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How to apply

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The last word

Welcome to ManchesterBusiness School and to theMBA programme that willchange your life.

When I look back to myrst day at MBS, I recallbeing amazed by theinternationalism andthe superb quality of myfellow students. I wasnot aware that this wasonly the beginning of anextraordinary experience.

From day one of theprogramme you facerigorous academic

challenges and deadlines,several projects and theconstant feedback of yourpeers and professors.Learning at ManchesterBusiness School istransformational; not onlyis excellence achieved

through academicsuccess, but also in thepractice of collaborationand responsibility ofteamwork. Every decision

that you make impactson your classmates andalso the greater businesscommunity that youwork with throughoutthe MBA. Ultimately,this programme is verychallenging, but forevery sacrice there aredenite rewards.

Living in Manchestermakes this adventure

unique. The vibrancyand energy of the cityis reected in the manysocial and culturalactivities that areorganised in and out ofthe School. Team buildingat Brathay in the Lake

District, cultural nightsand the MBA sportingcompetition in Franceare just a few ofthe many exciting

opportunities to learnfrom your colleagues,build camaraderie andfoster strong networksthat will last forever.

Our success relies onthe fact that we knowhow to think, but moreimportantly, how to dobusiness. This is why wecame to Manchester.The Manchester Business

School MBA is a journeythat has inspired us tobecome better versionsof ourselves. Who willyou become?

Alejandro CruzMexican, PresidentMBA Class of 2011

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06 07Ten reasons

Ten reasonsto choose the

Manchester MBA

6 A network of opportunityBecome part of an international alumni network of business leaders andentrepreneurs from prestigious companies across 140 countries, and increase yourprofessional contacts through project work.

7 Your biggest challengeStretch yourself to the limit. The Manchester Business School MBA is tough.You need to juggle rigorous academic and project work with CV-boosting extra-curricular activities and your own personal commitments.

8 Clear rewardsBoost your earning power. The average salary of last years graduates was 63,682,with earnings rising by an average of 91% within three years (according to FT GlobalMBA Rankings 2010).

9 Small is beautifulBe part of a close-knit, supportive community. A smaller intake means more support,better access to academics and a greater chance to make an impact.

10 Bespoke career managementFind your perfect role. No-ones going to hand you a job at the end of yourprogramme, but if you have the determination to build your own networks anddevelop your own career opportunities, we have the contacts, resources and expertguidance to help you achieve your goals.

1 Transformational experienceIf you have the stamina to take it on, the Manchester Business School MBA can help

you transform your career and change your life in 18 months. The MBA is the rststep of your journey; where you are at the end is up to you.

2 Client contactBenet from nearly six months of hands-on project work including 600 hours of

client contact during your programme. This ensures your career builds rather thanloses momentum and your skills remain fresh.

3 Applied thinkingGain a thorough grounding in business theory, processes and techniques, which

you can put into practice from day one using the acclaimed Manchester Method learning by doing.

4 International perspectiveLearn about different cultures by working alongside students and academicsfrom across the globe, and travel internationally to complete projects withmultinational companies.

5 Learn by experienceTest the theories and your own team working and leadership skills withlive consultancy projects with real companies, from international blue chips tonot-for-prot organisations.


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Immerse yourself in one of the UKs most vibrant,cosmopolitan and exciting cities. A commercialand cultural hotbed for centuries, Manchesterhas a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit that

continues to this day.The original modern city, Manchesteris the birthplace of the industrialrevolution, modern medicine,vegetarianism, professional football,the Trade Union movement and theMadchestermusic scene. Its whereRolls met Royce, Emmeline Pankhurstrallied the Suffragettes, ErnestRutherford split the atom and TonyWilson opened Factory Records andThe Haienda Club.

Where else can you see the worldsrst railway station, watch two of thebiggest football clubs on the planetor live in Europes tallest residentialbuilding? Discover Manchester and youmay never want to leave.

Manchester means businessCreativity and enterprise are at theheart of Manchesters thriving businessculture. With growing expertise in areassuch as nance, biomedicine andknowledge based industries, many ofthe worlds top companies now havea presence in the city. The creation ofMediaCityUK, a unique developmentdue for completion in 2011, makesManchester the largest creative,new media and digital hub outsideof London.

Dynamic cultural sceneManchesters lively, compact city centreboasts some of the best theatres,museums, art galleries, restaurants,nightlife and shopping opportunitiesin the UK. There are also excellentsporting facilities, not to mention twoPremiership football clubs, world-classrugby teams and an internationalcricket venue. If you want a break fromthe city, some of the most beautifullandscapes in the UK including the LakeDistrict, Peak District, Yorkshire Dalesand North Wales areas of outstandingnatural beauty are only a couple of

hours away.

Affordable and well connectedCity living that wont break the bank.The cost of living in Manchester issignicantly lower than London andmany other major European capitalcities. You are also perfectly located:London is just two hours away by train,and Manchester International Airport isa 15-minute drive, meaning that yourewell connected to Europe and beyond.

Living expenses for a singlestudent including accommodation(for 18 months):15,000 (approximately).

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/life

Inspiring surroundingsManchester

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We are one o the ew schoolsworldwide to gain approval oall three accreditation bodies:

My journey

One of the reasons I chose ManchesterBusiness School was the city ofManchester. I was drawn to its richsporting and commercial heritage.Manchester is a very affordable andpeaceful city with the sophistication of

a modern and industrialised metropolisbut without the congestion. The factthat the cost of living is signicantlylower than London was also veryattractive for me.Toyin AkinwuntanNigerian, Class of 2011

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1653First free public library

1761First articial waterway,the Bridgewater Canal

1783First steam powered mill

1919First scheduled airline service

1948First stored programme

computer, The Baby, developed

at The University of Manchester

1980First British nuclear free city

Manchester a city of rsts

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uK ciTies MoniTornaMed ManchesTeras The BesT regionallocaTion forBusiness.

Manchester aims high:Beetham Tower is the tallestresidential building in Europe.


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12 13Learning by doing

We dont teach you to pass exams or produce goodessays. Everything you learn during your MBA canbe applied in the real world, from day one. Thats theManchester Method.

We ensure you get a thoroughgrounding in business theory, then give

you the opportunities to put it intopractice with international projects, liveconsultancy work and internships withhigh prole, international companies.

Our unique, hands-on approach tolearning gives you more client-facinghours than almost any other MBAcourse nearly six monthsworth so you can test theories immediatelyin real world situations and wontfeel completely removed from thecommercial environment.

Knowledge based in the real

worldOur MBA programme is taught bypeople who know what theyre talkingabout. They are leaders in their eldbut not ivory toweracademics; mosthave a commercial background inindustry and all are actively involvedin consultancy work for organisationssuch as IBM, BNFL, Tesco, the NHS andthe UK government. They are alsoregularly called upon by worldwidemedia agencies to give expert adviceand opinion on current affairs.

Sharing our expertiseTransforming Management is adynamic online portal which bringsthe academic research of our expertsto life by linking cutting edge theorywith real world practice. Throughinstigating debate via social media, thesite is raising our prole in thought-leadership, and attracting commentfrom the global business community.Find out why: www.mbs.ac.uk/TM

Learn from the bestRecent guest speakers at our thought-provoking Vital Topics lecture series: David Gill,

Chief executive,

Manchester United FC. Andy Hornby,

Group chief executive,Alliance Boots

Geoff Muirhead,Group chief executive,Manchester Airport Group

Michael Steep,Chief of operations,Microsoft Innovation Team

Caroline Thompson,Chief operating ofcer, BBC

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/academics

Original Thinking AppliedIntense learning combines withrealistic group projects from the verybeginning of the course. Our uniqueand innovative approach to learningwas pioneered at Manchester BusinessSchool and has shaped MBA educationaround the world.

Transformationalexperiences

Learning by doing

My journey

Before starting my MBA I worked as

a project manager in the automotiveindustry. I was also a keen investorin the markets and wanted to makethe transition into the City. I choseMBS as the School offered so manyhands on opportunities to developthe skills I needed to change career.For example, I learned to prepareand deliver a pitch through the ATKearney Case Competition, whilethe IB project helped develop myentrepreneurial and marketing skillsin an international context.

Immediately after graduating I startedworking at Merrill Lynch as an EquityAnalyst and, today, I am a Directorin Equity Research at UBS. The MBA

denitely helped me achieve my goalof working in the markets and I still usewhat I learned everyday.Arnaud Giblat, FrenchDirector in Equity Research,UBS Investment Bank, Class of 2006

MBs was ranKed 1sT inThe uK for researchpower in Businessand ManageMenT andfinance and accounTingin The laTesT researchassessMenT exercise.

Develop skills toolkit and essentialknowledge:

Build condence with rst projectsWork on increasingly complex anddemanding projects with real clientsBid against other teams or proactivelysource your own InternationalBusiness Project

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What are we looking for?All of our students need to full thefollowing requirements:

Typically, a minimum of three yearspostgraduate work experience withstrong career progressionLeadership/management experienceor potentialA good GMAT score the average forentry in 2009 was 625A good undergraduate degree(although we will consider candidateswithout degrees if they havesignicant work experience)

An English language qualication(TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge Prof)unless your rst degree was taughtin English.

However, entry to the MBA is basedon much more than minimumrequirements. Entry is competitive. Ourstudents are handpicked to ensure thecohort will learn as much from eachother as possible. We are always lookingfor exceptional candidates who canbreak the mould. What you can bringto the course is as vital as what you willget out of it.

If you are accepted on to our MBAprogramme, you will become part ofan elite group of high achievers from

some of the worlds most prestigiouscompanies. You will be surrounded bypeople with impressive CVs, and evenmore impressive ambitions.

Many are at the top of their game andready for the next challenge. Are you?

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ft/admissions

Class of 2011Class size 145Average age 29 yearsAge range24 41Average work experience6 yearsWork experience range 3 16 yearsPercentage of female students 29%Number of nationalities36

You can check whether the ManchesterMBA is the right choice for you withour online prole checker. Submit yourdetails and well get back to you withinformal feedback on your prole.

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/fulltime

Outstanding peersYour MBA colleagues

Our students are committed, focused, driven andtalented. They know how to lead, but also how to bepart of a team. They are adept at juggling priorities andmeeting deadlines. Above all, they are prepared to push

themselves to the limit to succeed.

Our students and what they think:

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Sergey LogunovRussian

Years of experience7

Position on entryPurchasingDirector, FMCG

Target industryFMCG

Student involvement Vice President,

Academics, Student CouncilReason for choosing MBSTo interactwith a wide range of brilliant individualsfrom all the main economic centres ofthe world.

Biggest challenge Fitting everything in.There is so much available outside thecurriculum that is just as useful to yourcareer as your studies.

What you have learned on yourjourney so far Hard work reaps rewards.

Maxi BenndorfGerman


Position on entryAssistant Manager,Professional Services, KPMG

Target industryConsulting

Student involvement Member,Consulting and Women in Businessclubs; Vice President, Administration,Student Council

Reason for choosing MBSTheopportunity to do both an internshipand an exchange set MBS apart fromthe other schools I looked at.

Biggest challengeKeeping track of allthe deadlines, goals and deliverableswhen you are working on severalprojects with different multiculturalteams all at the same time.

What you have learned on yourjourney so farHow important it is totrust your colleagues and to share theworkload and how to work effectively inteams that are truly multicultural.

Catalina RendonColombian


Position on entryProject Manager andfounder, Prediction Markets Exchange

Target industry Finance

Student involvementVice President,Diversity, Banking and Finance Club;member, Entrepreneurship Club.

Reason for choosing MBSThe mix ofpractice and theory and the chance togain real business experience.

Biggest challengeAdapting to a bigshift in my career and leaving mybusiness, friends and family behindin Colombia.

What you have learned on yourjourney so far I dont just have 145friends in my class; I have 145 newpeople in my business network. TodayI am learning with them, tomorrow Imight do business with them.

Yohann RenaultFrench


Position on entry Bank Manager,BNP Paribas

Target industry Social Business

Student involvementPresident,CSR Club

Reason for choosing MBS MBS gave methe opportunity to have meaningful

and insightful exchanges with currentstudents and alumni even before myenrolment. This helped me decide thatManchester was right for me.

Biggest challenge We have an extremelydiverse class with 36 nationalitiesrepresented. Im now more aware ofthe challenges involved in internationalmulticultural projects, and theexceptional source of enrichmentdiversity offers.

What you have learned on yourjourney so farI have a better

understanding of the business worldand am benetting greatly from thisrare learning experience.


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Where our students come from. Business professionalscome from across the globe to study the Manchester MBA.The diversity of cultures, languages and backgrounds addsto their rich experience.

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Adel AlrashidiKuwaitiClass of 2011

Karen BrewerBritishClass of 2011

LevanShavkatsishviliGeorgianClass of 2010

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ToyinAkinwuntanNigerianClass of 2011

SuvajyotiGhoshIndianClass of 2011

Sergey LogunovRussianClass of 2011

KeitaNishiwakiJapaneseClass of 2010

Kate SonSouth KoreanClass of 2011

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Trang DangVietnameseClass of 2010

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Rodrigo MoraColombianClass of 2011

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1 Western Europe 10%

2 Eastern Europe 10%

3 North America 6%

4 Latin America and

Caribbean 19%

5 Africa 3%

6 Middle East 6%

7 South Asia 23%

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Rebecca ParksAmericanClass of 2010

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Your rst challenge takes place at the Brathay Trust inthe beautiful wilderness of the Lake District during thepre-MBA stage. But this is no gentle weekend awayto relax and get to know your fellow students. At MBS

we dont believe in breaking you in gently.For three days you will be workingclosely with your new classmatesto tackle a series of exciting andstimulating challenges. Activities rangefrom building bridges and abseilingdown trees, to creating theatricalperformances. These are intended totest your physical, creative and mentalagility and improve your problemsolving, decision-making and, mostimportantly, team working skills. Theyalso provide an excellent opportunityfor you to get to know your fellow MBAclassmates.

Self-reectionAll of the activities at Brathay aredesigned to help you understand moreabout yourself and the way you workwith others, so self-reection playsa key role. During the event you willlearn more about the impact of yourbehaviour in different contexts, how togive and receive feedback e ffectively,and how to approach problem solving,task achievement and decision takingin groups. It is also your opportunity toexplore and test your own leadershipstyle in a trusting, supportive, non-assessed environment.

The Brathay experience is the nalpart of our month-long pre-MBAprogramme. It lays the foundations forthe Skills for Successful Managementcomponent of the MBA, whichcontinues throughout your rst-

year, and focuses on developingself-awareness, team-working andleadership skills that are fundamentalto business success.

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Building condencePre-MBA and Brathay

My journey

When you put 145 driven MBAcandidates in a challenging environmentof personal development like Brathaythere are bound to be both social andindividual breakthroughs. For somepeople it is wallclimbing blind folded,aerial obstacle courses or leading agroup in a strategic scavenger hunt.

Some of us have no problem yingthrough the air in a harness, but haveother, more grounded issues. Whenprompted to discuss fears one day, Ishared my fear of public speaking withour group leader, Dan, who gavebrilliant advice on exercises to train yourmind to focus under pressure. That oneconversation with Dan has helped meto conquer the rst year and countlesspresentations.Jocelyn TwittyAmerican, Class of 2011

you will worK wiTh pracTicallyevery one of your fellow sTudenTsin up To 20 differenT groups duringyour MBa, so excellenT TeaM worKsKills are viTal.


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22 23Not-or-Proft Project

Its not all about multinational conglomerates and bluechip companies at MBS. We want your MBA to broadenyour perspective, open your eyes to different ways ofworking, take you out of your comfort zone and put you

in new and challenging situations.One of your rst tasks will be a liveconsultancy project with a local,not-for-prot organisation. Whether

you are working with an amateurboxing club, a community cafe or acancer support group, this uniqueproject will have a big impact on

your thinking and could make a realdifference to peoples lives.

This is your chance to use your skillsto give something back to yourcommunity.

Thought-provokingexperiences

Not-for-Prot Project

Case StudyBecoming part of history

Client Victoria Baths, ManchesterBackground Stunning example of Edwardian municipal architecture. Since it waslast used as a pubic bath in 1993, Victoria Baths Trust along with Friends of VictoriaBaths has been working towards the restoration of the building, and its re-openingto public use.Objective To identify and to develop ways to make Victoria Baths self-sustainable.Challenges Dealing with multiple stakeholders; working within a limited budget.Benets to client Increased understanding of responsible business practice. Theproject also helped Victoria Baths in developing a new perspective of looking atrevenue streaming from the heritage monument and also making it popularamongst the local community.Benets to MBA team Improved team working, inuencing and negotiating skills;

appreciation of team diversity.

Student viewThe Not-for-Prot Project helped the team members to understandeach others strengths and weaknesses and use them to best advantage. Thediversity in the team also gave an insight into other cultures and helped us developa holistic view of the project. Overall, the project has left a lifelong impression onall of us.Victoria Baths team

Client Make Manchester ProudBackground Make Manchester Proud, part of Irish charity the Niall Mellon TownshipTrust, aims to relieve hardship in the shanty towns of South Africa. To date morethan 5,000 volunteers have built 12,000 homes for impoverished and homelessSouth Africans. The Trust has also created 2,000 full-time positions for locals inSouth Africa.Objective To provide a series of recommendations regarding market segmentation,positioning and brand awareness and funding options, focusing on use of thewebsite, blogs and events.Challenges Working with no budget; conicting cultural norms within the team;time constraints.Benets to client As well as 300 hours of free consultancy, the client had access

to MBAs wide network of contacts and gained a fresh, business-oriented perspectiveon its strategy.Benets to MBA team Improved understanding of other cultures and waysof working, and the opportunity to work on a life-changing and inspiringcharity project.

Client viewThe MBA students brought clarity to the Make Manchester Proudcampaign; their professional and enthusiastic approach made them a pleasureto work with.Patrick Marmion, UK CoordinatorNiall Mellon Township Trust

Case StudyMaking Manchester proud


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24 25Internships

Marketing in Milan? Strategy in Strasbourg?Networking in New York? A paid, 10-week internshipwill help you nalise your career plans and test yourselfin the business world. Now is your chance to start

reaping the rst rewards of your MBA. You could ndyourself anywhere in the world and it might evenlead to that all-important job offer.

Proving yourselfInternships

84% of Theclass of 2010underTooKan inTernshipprojecT.

My journey

I got an amazing internship with LOrealin New York City working in a brandmarketing team. If the internship worksout well, I may be offered a full-timeposition. Id be working for the biggestcosmetic company in the world and oneof the top 100 largest companies in the

world! Im very excited, while at thesame time very nervous. I never thoughtI would have such an opportunity whenI applied just a year ago.

If it doesnt work out with LOreal, justhaving that experience on my CV willopen up so many doors for me. Plus,since I am starting my own mensskincare line, working at LOreal willteach me so much about the industryand how to be successful on my own.If it wasnt for the efforts of our careerservices team, I wouldnt have got thisinternship.Will HadjigeorgalisAmerican, Class of 2011

You will be supported by an academicand company sponsor, and theinternship is assessed through aportfolio of reective reports, developedwith your peers and facilitated by MBSfaculty or selected alumni.

So, whether you are 100% clear aboutyour future plans or want to try adifferent sector or role, the internshipwill give you invaluable experiencethat will stay with you throughout

your career.

Examples of internships carriedout by previous students Worked as Relationship Manager

for a multinational investment bankin the Treasury and Trade SolutionsDepartment, using knowledge ofinternational markets

Researched the commercial businesscase for a new childrens food productas part of the expansion of a businessline of fresh meals and drinks for a UKmanufacturer

Analysed the Mexican local tradingarea and retail outlet strategy for amajor electronics brand, developing

in-store marketing guidelines tobetter promote products andmaximise return on sales

Developed a marketing plan for apublic sector magazine and presenteda business case for running theproduction as a social enterprise

Performed market research, gatheringand analysing data in Colombia toprovide recommendations for thelaunch of a new healthcare product

Analysed the sales performance ofa major oil corporation in India toestablish the possible reasons for afall in market share, and presented

a future strategy for pricing andproduct offering.

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ft/internships

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26 27International Exchange

Take your international experience up a levelwith one of the strongest and largest internationalexchange programmes in the world.

Spending 12-15 weeks at a majoroverseas business school will not

just give you an amazing learningexperience with courses thatcomplement those at MBS, and thechance to sample life in a differentculture. It also gives you access to aneven greater international networkof contacts.

To view a full list of our exchangepartners please refer to our website:www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ft/exchange

Our exchange partners include: Australian Graduate School of

Management, Sydney, Australia CEIBS, Shanghai, China Cornell University, Johnson

Graduate School of Management,New York, USA

Emory University, Goizueta BusinessSchool, Georgia, USA

ESADE, Barcelona, Spain HEC, Paris, France HKUST, Hong Kong Indian Institute of Management,

Ahmedabad, India

Rotterdam School of

Management, Rotterdam,Netherlands

SDA Bocconi, Milan, Italy University of Toronto,

Rotman School of Management,Toronto, Canada

University of the Witwatersrand,Johannesburg, South Africa

Broadeninghorizons

InternationalExchange

My journey

Going on an international exchangeto one of the top business schoolspartnered with MBS can provide anumber of personal and professionalopportunities. The application process isreally competitive so I was delighted tobe offered an exchange place at ESADE

Business School in Spain. I have a stronginterest in social business initiatives andESADE offer a range of relevant electivechoices for me. The exchange will giveme additional international exposure soI will get a different perspective onbusiness issues. Ill also get the chanceto polish my Spanish skills, delveinto a new culture and even makenew friends!Yohann RenaultFrench, Class of 2011

MBs is ranKed 1sTin The uK and7Th in The worldfor inTernaTionalexperience By ThefT gloBal MBa

ranKings 2010.

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28 29International Business Project

You are entering the nal, exciting stages of your MBAjourney. Its time to bring together everything youvelearned for the highlight of the course the InternationalBusiness Project. But its not as simple as that. You haveto use what you know about your fellow students tobuild the best team, choose from a list of exciting projectbriefs from major global companies, then pitch yourideas not just against other MBA teams, but potentiallyagainst external consultancy rms.

Going globalInternational

Business Project

ClientMarks & SpencerBackground Marks & Spencer, a FTSE 100 listed British retailer, are renowned in theUK for their groundbreaking and highly innovative corporate social responsibilityprogramme of commitments, Plan A.ObjectiveWith a growing number of international stores, Marks & Spencer engagedwith a team of MBA students in order to analyse the effectiveness of, and create aholistic strategy for, driving Plan Ain to new regions.Challenges The team recognised that there would be a number of challenges alongthe way. These ranged from tangible issues such as how best to allocate nite time,manpower and nancial resources, through to softer issues of how to best overcomepotential resistance by partners who could perceive the MBA team as auditors fromHQ and thereby a potential threat.Benets to client This successful project provided impartial, valuable insights intothe organisation and a robust roadmap for future action at a fraction of the costof other consulting companies. The client was able to work with an ambitious anddriven MBA team and this helped reinforce the positive relationship between Marks& Spencer and Manchester Business School.Benets to MBA team It was an excellent learning experience. As a team we had theopportunity to present recommendations to a board member of a FTSE 100 listedcompany whilst obtaining practical consulting experience. Team members wererequired to travel to Bahrain, China, Czech Republic, Dubai, Hong Kong and Turkey.Not only did we obtain invaluable insights into new sectors including corporatesocial responsibility and retail, but also acquired invaluable insights in relation to thenuances of doing business in a spectrum of cultures.Andrew Rzepa,British, Class of 2010

The International Business Projectgoes beyond any academic project;this is a genuine piece of professionalconsultancy. Clients expect real results.

If your bid is successful, your team willtravel internationally and undertakemore than 2,000 hours of collective

consultancy work that will give youunprecedented access to senior guresat some of the worlds most prestigiouscompanies. Forget CVs and interviews,this is the kind of experience that gets

you noticed by the people that matter and can even secure you a job offerwhen you graduate.

The International Business Projectis your chance to prove yourself in ahigh-pressure, high-risk, real businesssituation. The perfect preparation fora career in international business.

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ibp

Case StudyRoad trip for the future

ClientAstraZenecaBackgroundAstraZeneca were seeking to develop a presence in Uzbekistan andTurkmenistan, countries that are considered high-political risk.Objective We required a fresh and detailed market analysis which contained

competitive intelligence and realistic actionable recommendations to supportour decision on business entry strategy.Challenges Language (only one member of the team spoke Russian) and logistics(some of these countries are closed to foreigners).Benets to client We received excellent output from the MBA team. They coveredspecic pharmaceutical sector market information and provided us with anoverview of the general economic situation with an exceptional level of depth thatenabled us to estimate the long-term outcome from investing in the region today.The MBA teams ability to develop a strong project brief and strategic vision, eventhough they lacked pharma-expertise, was very impressive. We have taken therecommendations very seriously.Benets to MBA team The team were able to apply everything learned duringthe MBA programme, from corporate nance techniques to operationsmanagement models.Nenad Pavletic, General ManagerAstraZeneca, Balkan/Baltics/CIS region

Case StudyHigh-risk market entry

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30 31Social lie

Playing hardSocial life

Here are just a few examples ofhow you can add value to your MBAexperience:

Student CouncilYour chance to speak up for yourfellow students, help shape theMBA programme while honing your

leadership, communication andnegotiation skills. As one of ten electedmembers, you set your own goalsand work with academics, universityadministration, alumni and each otherto achieve them.

Student clubsProve your commitment and dedicationto your chosen eld by becoming amember of one of our MBA clubs,created and managed by students forstudents. With speaker events featuringrenowned industry experts andacademics, company visits and targeted

feedback sessions, clubs offer uniqueopportunities to meet prominentgures within your area of interest andbuild valuable industry contacts.You are also free to create your ownclub with like-minded colleagues, to suit

your particular needs and interests.

Examples of current clubs include:Banking and FinanceBusiness TechnologyConsultingCorporate Social ResponsibilityEnergyEntrepreneurshipMarketing and RetailMedia, Entertainment and SportsWomen Leading in Business

CompetitionsCompete with MBA students fromacross the world in internationalbusiness competitions, set byprestigious companies. As well asthe kudos of winning, competitionscan enhance your CV, your skills,

your contact book, and even your

bank balance. Whether the rewardis nancial or, like the competitionorganised by Danone, the promise of a

job, competitions give you the chanceto learn some valuable business lessons,while making your CV stand out fromthe crowd.

During the competition I developed apractical marketing framework, whichI will use in my future career, met theDutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, whopresented me with the award, andwon10,000 and an internship withTata Consultancy in India. Even if youdont win, competitions give you greatknowledge and networking contacts forthe future.Sergey Logunov,Russian, Class of 2011,winner of the Global Sourcing andInnovation Awards

At Manchester Business School we expect you to thinkhard. But we also expect you to play hard. There arelimitless opportunities to get involved in student-ledactivities outside of the formal programme, from studentclubs to sports to social events. They are a chance to havefun, relax and make friends for life plus they give youexcellent opportunities to boost your CV and build yourcontacts. So, even when youre not studying, youre stillreaping the rewards of the Manchester MBA.

My journey

Every one of the students in my classhas forgone a year and a half of their

jobs and lives to come to MBS tobetter themselves, both personally andprofessionally. Class work is important,projects even more so. But social eventsallow for memories and connectionsthat will last forever.Akhil DharwadkarIndian, Class of 2011

MBATHarness your competitive spirit bytaking part in the MBA Tournament(MBAT). Now in its 2 0th year, MBATis Europes largest annual gatheringof MBA students, bringing togethermore than 2,000 participants from70 countries for three days of sports

and festivities. One of the highlightsof the MBA calendar, the event notonly allows students to show off theirsporting prowess, but offers fantasticopportunities for cultural exchange,teamwork, friendship and thedevelopment of leadership skills.

Social eventsWhether you want to organise one,or just enjoy yourself, social eventsare a big part of student life. As wellas the usual pub and club nights, last

years students held cultural eveningsincluding a Latin Party, Diwali Night,Chinese New Year Celebrations and a

European Night. The social calendarculminates in the sumptuous MBA Ball,where everyone can let their hair downand relax after a tough but rewarding18 months.

Students at the

MBA Ball


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32 33Entrepreneurship

Nurturing innovationEntrepreneurship

Tap into the entrepreneurial spirit that made Manchesterthe worlds rst industrial city, and make your MBA thefoundation of your budding business empire. If you havea great idea, plus the determination and drive to take itforward, MBS has the academic and practical resourcesto make it happen.

Case StudyAhmed Wagih, Class of 2011

Business ideaNatural, chemical-free, environmentally friendly jojoba oil products.USP Jojoba uniquely grown in the Egyptian desert away from pollution resulting inpure oil. New to European cosmetics markets.

As a prospect company, I worked with the team to produce a strong business casefor my idea. Since then, I have been working with the team to develop the businessplan and contact companies, suppliers and distributors. Its an experience thathas probably doubled the return on my investment in the MBA. Some of the guysaround the School think I may end up being the next Al-Fayed, but I would preferto be the rst Al-Wagih!

Ahmed WagihEgyptian, Class of 2011

Combine access to MBSs renownedEnterprise Centre with a personalentrepreneurship project and aspecialist enterprise elective, and yourMBA could be the vital launch pad for

your new venture.

Manchester Enterprise CentreAll students have access to theManchester Enterprise Centre (MEC)which aims to connect enterpriseeducation, research and practice acrossthe whole University. As part of theUniversitys commitment to embedding

enterprise and entrepreneurshipteaching across the institution, theMEC provides training programmes,workshops and mentoring to MBAstudents, with the aim of developingenterprising individuals and enablingthem to contribute to the growth ofdynamic organisations.

Any MBA student can make use of theMECs free advice, support and networkof professional contacts to help themfurther their business idea. You couldalso work with the MEC on consultancyprojects for emerging businesses aspart of your MBA, or as a graduate, todevelop and hone your entrepreneurialskills and network with other businessowners.

Scholarship for EntrepreneursIf you can demonstrate achievementand exceptional entrepreneurial air

in creating and running a successfulor growing business venture, you canapply for a scholarship plus mentoringfrom the MEC, to help get your ideaoff the ground. Other scholarships areavailable see page 42 for details.

Embedding enterpriseEven if you dont have a specicbusiness idea, you will still benet fromMECs expertise during your course.Before your MBA starts, you will learnabout the process of idea creation andpitching through a fun competitionwhere teams compete against oneanother to generate and pitch onebusiness idea to their peers. Thewinning four ideas are then pitchedto a panel of companies.

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34 35Career Management Services

Manchester Business School has a team dedicated tosupporting your career development. They offer youone-to-one meetings to help you identify, outline andexecute your internship and job search strategy. Tailoredworkshops are offered alongside the meetings tosharpen your job application skills.

The Careers Service starts workingwith you from the very beginning ofthe MBA and continues throughoutthe programme and beyond. Ourworkshops run alongside the formalMBA programme, so that careerplanning is an integral part of yourlearning from day one.

Whether you want to brush up yourinterview technique, make contact withspecic companies or just want adviceon the right career options for you,our dedicated Career Management

Service has the resources to help.Our strength is in building personalrelationships with students, supportingtheir career and search strategies. Thisis underpinned by a series of specicallytailored workshops.

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ft/careers

Our services include: One-to-one consultancy CV and cover letter reviews Access to online career assessment

tool, CareerLeader Manchester Gold Mentoring

programme CV distribution online and as a printed

book presented to 400 recruiters Career Forum and industry insight

panels

Shaping futuresCareer Management

Services

Companies who hire our graduates include:My journey

At MBS, it was not a CareerManagement Service, more a fantasticset of people that helped me tounderstand what my value is, whatmy strengths and weaknesses are andwhere I wanted to go. The greatestbenet is that those relationships stillcontinue today, and more than two

years after graduating, I am proud tosay that the individuals within CMSare still people I turn to for advice.That, to me, is real value beyond theaverage MBA.Siobhan Clarke, IrishCustomer Solution Manager,Cisco, Class of 2008


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Class of 2009: Pounds Sterling US Dollars Euros

Average salary by industry: Pounds Sterling US Dollars Euros*

Average salary 63,682 $96,160 77,055

* Based on exchange rate 5 July 2010.

30%UK, London

11% UK, Manchester

11% UK, Other

21% East Asia

9% Central Asia

8% Western Europe (excl. UK)

6% North America

2% Middle East

2% South America

39%Finance

16%Other

13%Consulting

11% Pharmaceuticals/Chemicals

9% Telecommunications/Hi Tech

4% Manufacturing and Engineering

4% Retail/Consumer Goods

4% Petroleum/Energy

% Class of 2009Job location

% Class of 2009Industry choices

36 37Career Management Services

MBs is ranKed 11Th inThe world for careerprogression By Thefinancial TiMes gloBalMBa ranKings 2010


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38 39Alumni network

A Manchester Business School alumnus is not somethingyou become on graduation, it is something you are fromthe minute you begin the MBA course. You are part of ahuge and supportive community, which is proud to beassociated with the School and dedicated to improvingthe MBA for current and future students.

You will get a lot from being an MBSalumnus but we also expect you tocontribute, to give something back, tohelp the next generation of studentsas you were helped by the generationbefore you, and to leave the School alittle bit better than you found it.

Your MBA is for 18 months; yourconnection with the School is for life.

www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/experience

What we give youNetworking 27,000+ MBS alumnifrom across the globe.Events a worldwide programmeincluding high prole speakers,seminars and social events.Discounts and offers through ourpartnerships we can offer alumnidiscounts on accommodation,professional services, entertainmentand more.Communication our monthlye-Newsletter brings you the latestthought leadership from our academics

as well as MBS news, events andservices.Career management we continue tosupport your career after you graduatewith online help and tools.

What you can give backThere are many ways to get involved inthe life of the School, both during andafter your studies.

Supportive from offering advice to acandidate from your home country toacting as a Gold Mentor once youvegraduated, your rst hand knowledge ofthe MBA could be invaluable to anotherstudent.Practical encouraging your companyto use MBA students for consultancywork or internships.

Financial one off gifts, regulardonations or legacies help the Schoolprovide world class facilities forgenerations to come.

Creating communitiesYour alumni network

Danny GrayBritishYear of graduation 2008

Background prior to MBACommercial Director, Denitude Ltd;native Mancunian who has livedand worked all over the UK, Germanyand USA.

Goal/objective of taking courseTo secure an exciting role with a leadingmedia or technology company.

Current roleManager, Rich Media Services,Google, New York

What I learned on my journeyKnowledge and expertise in formalbusiness disciplines are not enough.The softer skills, such as inuencing andcollaborating, are just as vital to succeedin todays leading global organisations.

My advice to future studentsRemember to have fun! You will makelifelong friends from all over the world.

Luis Felipe BacaPeruvian

Year of graduation 2006

Background prior to MBAFinance Manager at DFID UK

Goal/objective of taking courseTo change my career and acquireinternational experience, both of whichwere achieved beyond my expectations.

Current roleSenior Associate, Corporate Banking,JP Morgan, London

What I learned on my journeyWith hands-on work experience anda lot of determination and support,

you can successfully change yourcareer path and land a top job doingsomething that excites you.

My advice to future studentsMeet as many people as you can andlearn from them.

Alex DymockBritish

Year of graduation 2008

Background prior to MBAEstate agent by way ofpharmaceutical rep.

Goal/objective of taking courseTo make myself attractive to aninvestment bank with an atypicalCV and no undergraduate education.

Current roleAdvisor, Credit Suisse, Manchester

What I learned on my journeyThe programme at MBS is not forpeople who want things handed tothem on a platter. You can work closelywith the Careers Service but dontexpect to get a job without seriouseffort. You have to create your ownopportunities!

My advice to future studentsDont get caught up in academicpursuit and grade chasing and missthe bigger picture of personal andcareer development.


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40 41Student support

A helping handStudent support

My journey

Bringing my family to a new country was a big challenge, particularly with a one anda half year old daughter. However, thanks to attentive support from current students,MBA admissions and the International Society we settled into our new life verysmoothly, and quickly built up an extensive network. Advice from people who knewthe city helped us choose a good nursery for our daughter.

I have been impressed by the education system in Manchester and the quality of

healthcare, both very important for families. There are lots of parks and museumsto visit and lots of family friendly activities in the city centre, especially at Christmasand New Year. We are very happy here.Motohide OkudaJapanese, Class of 2011

A smaller cohort of students means you getpersonal support when you need it, right from dayone. Our experienced team is on hand to help youfrom the moment you choose to apply.

When you applyWe guarantee a quick response to yourapplication and will keep you informedat every stage of the process. We canalso help you understand changing visaregulations, offer advice on nancesand funding and give you details ofscholarships and bursaries that youmay be able to apply for. We can put

you in touch with current students oralumni from similar backgrounds if

you need some rst hand advice aboutthe programme.


Before you arrive

Access to our online applicantcommunity puts you in touch withthe current class and alumni to hearrst hand what the experience is like.Throughout the application process

youll get ongoing support from theadmissions team.

When you arriveWhether you want to live in universityaccommodation or nd your ownplace in the city, our support team canhelp you. University accommodation isguaranteed for full-time, internationalstudents coming to the UK alone, andthere are also a limited number ofdouble rooms and ats available forfamilies and students bringing partners.

While youre herePart of your MBA experience is beingpart of a close-knit team that learnstogether and supports each other.Smaller staff-student ratios mean

you will build up good, personalrelationships with your tutors. Finally,there are 27,000 MBS alumni who canguide you along your MBA journey andthroughout your future career.

The Manchester GoldMentoring programmeBid against other students tobe mentored by senior industryprofessionals around the world. If

you are successful, this innovativementoring scheme, launched by TheUniversity of Manchester in 2001,gives you invaluable access to personalcoaching, career advice, businesscontacts and industry insights. Youdont get that from a textbook.

Family supportMoving your family to another countryis a major change. Adjusting to a newculture and a new way of life canseem daunting, which is why at MBSwe offer support not just to students,but to their partners and families aswell. Our Partner Club gives studentspartners a place to meet, socialise andget advice on everything from childcareand accommodation to the best placesto shop, eat and visit. We can also put

you in touch with other partners fromyour home country before you arrive. Allpartners are provided with membershipof the University of ManchestersInternational Society which arrangesclasses and social events throughout

the year.

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Youve read the brochure. Youve seen what we have tooffer. Youve heard from our current and past students.What do you do next?If you think youve got what it takes to

join our next cohort of MBAs, completeour simple online application form and

who knows where you could be in 18monthstime.

Making your applicationThe application process is competitiveso dont leave it too late. You canapply at any application stage butwe recommend applying as early aspossible to avoid disappointment. If

your initial application is successful wewill contact you to arrange an interview.

It is free to apply to MBS, and we offerfree, personal support and guidancethroughout the process.


Fees and nanceTuition fees for the 2011 Full-time MBA are:

35,600

$53,756

43,076

(based on exchange rate 5 July 2010)

These fees are for the total tuition costof the programme and include a laptopfor the duration of the programme and

year one core module textbooks. Livingexpenses are additional.

Manchester Loyalty Bursary holders ofundergraduate or postgraduate degreesfrom The University of Manchester,UMIST or Victoria Universities areeligible for a 20% fee discount.

ScholarshipsManchester Business School offersnancial aid in the form of merit-based scholarships for British, EEA andinternational candidates, as well asfor candidates with specic industrybackgrounds. These include:

Armed forcesEntrepreneursMarketingProfessional services

We also believe there is an essentialneed to invest in and develop youngBritish talent who can rise to the futurechallenges of the global businessenvironment. Our Young PotentialLeadersiniti ative offers a limitednumber of very talented high-yersthe opportunity and often nancialsupport to complete the Full-timeMBA Programme.

Certain scholarships may requirea separate application and allscholarships have specic eligibilitycriteria.

Find out more about all ourscholarships at: www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ft/scholarships

42 43How to apply

Moving forwardHow to apply

Helen DowdMBA AdmissionsDirector

Full-time MBA Application Deadlines

Stage Apply by Interview notication

1 19th October 2010 19th November 2010

2 16th November 2010 17th December 2010

3 11th January 2011 11th February 2011

4 8th February 2011 11th March 2011

5 8th March 2011 8th April 2011

6 5th April 2011 6th May 2011

7 10th May 2011 3rd June 2011

8 1st June 2011* 17th June 2011

9 5th July 2011 22nd July 2011

*Final deadline for international non-European Union applicantsFinal deadline for UK and European Union applicants


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The last wordThe last word

The Manchester MBA offers an intenseMBA experience. We are highly selectiveand we pride ourselves on recruitingan international cohort from a diverserange of industry sectors. Workingcollaboratively is a major part of theManchester learning process so therst month, our pre-MBA, is particularlyexciting as we concentrate on team

building and ensuring that theindividual MBAs develop a class identity.

Following on from the pre-MBAthe rst part of the programmeconcentrates on developing a soundfoundation upon which you can build.So the initial courses, delivered by ourinternationally renowned faculty, focuson core subjects and developing skillsbased on a rigorous analytical approach.This is the time when you start tobuild your future networks, both with

your peer group and our worldwidealumni community.

The Manchester MBA adopts a practice-based approach to managementeducation. From very early on you willbe working with clients on real worldbusiness problems. In fact, throughout

the programme you will have up to 600hours of interaction with commercialclients. Our challenging projects, whichinclude working with a range of clientsfrom not-for-prot organisations tointernational blue chips, continuallygive you the opportunity to put what

you learn into practice. The last cohorthas been working on projects around

the globe including Canada, Australia,Tajikistan and India these really areopportunities for MBAs to genuinelyapply the skills they have developed.

Successful applicants already haveoutstanding interpersonal skills whenthey join us. However, we recognise thatto succeed in challenging economictimes with rapidly changing marketconditions requires highly tunedleadership and negotiation skills. Withthis in mind we have increased theproportion of the MBA that deals withgeneral management and leadershipskills. We have new courses in resiliencetraining and conict resolution, weveincreased the consultancy skills trainingon the programme and introducednegotiation skills as part of the corecontent of the MBA.

Weve also been focusing on providinga more tailored approach. As part of theprogramme, Manchester MBAs alreadyhave the opportunity to undertake aninternship and international exchangebut we are now broadening the rangeof electives on offer and extending ourGold Mentoring programme so thatmore MBAs can be offered alumni

mentoring.

I am especially pleased to see that therange of social events continues todevelop. We now offer all our MBAs theopportunity to participate in the MBATexperience, we have a range of socialevents embedded in the MBA calendar,including the alumni and MBA balls,and we have extended the time spentin the UKs Lake District as part of thepre-MBA.

The Manchester MBA is the experienceof a lifetime. I hope youll join us.

Professor Elaine FerneleyDirector, MBA Programme


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DisclaimerManchester Business School is partof the Faculty of Humanities atThe University of Manchester, andoffers Undergraduate, Postgraduate,Research, MBA, short and Executiveprogrammes on a full-time, part-timeand distance-learning basis.

Important informationThis brochure is prepared well in

advance of the entry dates it relatesto and all information is accurate atthe time of going to press. However,the MBA is a dynamic programme,constantly changing as a result of newlearning innovations, developmentsin the business world and feedbackfrom students and alumni. The Schooltherefore reserves the right to makevariations to its MBA programmein line with its commitment tocontinuous improvement. When youaccept a place at Manchester BusinessSchool, you agree to comply with therules and regulations of The Universityof Manchester. Those which are mostrelevant will be communicated to

you in the programme materials you

receive before, and on, joining theSchool. If the University makes anoffer of a place, it is essential that

you are aware of the current termson which the offer is based. If youare in any doubt, please feel free toask for conrmation of the preciseposition for the year in question before

you accept the offer. A full listing ofthe Universitys Charter, Statutes,Ordinances and Regulations is availableon request or at www.manchester.ac.uk/governance. The University ofManchester is committed to providinga positive working and learningenvironment free from discrimination,harassment, or victimisation on thegrounds of gender, race, disability, spent

criminal convictions (where there is noexemption from the legal provisions inplace), sexual orientation, religion andbeliefs, socioeconomic background orage, where all staff and students aretreated with respect and dignity.

Places on exchange programmesare competitive and not guaranteed.Exchange places are also dependent onsuccessful completion of examinations.

Partnership in InternationalManagement (PIM)Manchester Business School, a memberof the Partnership in InternationalManagement (PIM)university network,

has more than 16 postgraduate partnerinstitutions worldwide and offersabout 40 exchange places per yearacross its range of programmes. About20% of the graduates in InternationalBusiness and Management haveacademic experience abroad, andbetween 40 and 60% of the studentson our programmes come fromoutside the United Kingdom. PIM is aninternational consortium of businessschools founded in 1973. Each memberinstitution represents the highestdegree of excellence in the eldsof business and management,demonstrates leadership in theirgeographic region and delivers an MSc,MBA or graduate-equivalent degree

in management. PIM facilitates theinternational exchange of MSc, MBAor masters degree-equivalent studentsamong its member institutions,encourages cooperation amongfaculty members and researchers,and facilitates the development of

joint ventures.

Manchester | Dubai | Singapore | Hong Kong | Shanghai | Miami | Rio de Janerio

Full-time MBA ProgrammeManchester Business SchoolBooth Street WestManchesterM15 6PBUnited Kingdom

Full-time MBA enquiriesTel: +44 (0)161 275 6414Email: [email protected]/mba

Find out moreWe provide many opportunities for

you to meet with us at various eventsworldwide and here on campus.

Visit our website to nd out if weare visiting a city near you or to book

your place at a campus event:www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/meetus

Follow us on Twitter: ManchesterMBA

Access the MBA Blog:http://mbablogs.mbs.ac.uk

MBS YouTube Channel:

www.youtube.com/user/mbsoriginalthinking

Global MBA ProgrammesManchester Business School also offerGlobal (part-time) MBA programmes.

Manchester Global MBAThere are two intakes per year for theManchester Global MBA, commencingin July and January. Choose from thefollowing learning pathways:

GeneralFinanceEngineeringConstructionSports and major events

Manchester Global MBA(Accelerated)There is one intake per year for theManchester Global MBA (Accelerated)which commences in September.

Visit our website for more informationabout any of our Global MBAprogrammes: www.mbs.ac.uk/global

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