108% Salary Increase in 3 Years: Right Way to Advance Career

September is the perfect time to invest in your professional development! To celebrate The University of Manchester's bicentenary, we're offering a 9% discount on the Global Part-time MBA program.

108% Salary Increase in 3 Years

Can you imagine boosting your average salary by 108% just three years after graduating with an MBA? The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2024 reveals that Manchester MBA graduates experience this impressive salary growth within three years of finishing the program.

At the Manchester Global MBA, you'll embrace the mantra: "Challenge yourself. Change direction. Transform your career." This reflects the practical skills you'll gain, along with your Global MBA degree, that will directly impact your organization: business management expertise, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, strategic experience, and the ability to communicate across global boundaries, among others.

In a broader sense, your Global MBA degree can significantly influence your career trajectory. With a Manchester Global MBA, you can reach senior positions faster, qualify for advanced roles in tertiary industries, switch careers, job functions, or locations, connect with business contacts from around the world, and acquire the skills needed to start your own successful business.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of The University of Manchester and the 16th year of the University's China Centre. Over the past 16 years, nearly 3,000 Global MBA graduates have achieved career growth through Manchester's program:

Matt Whately, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Current Global MBA Student

"I'm Matt Whately, and I hail from Canada. A sense of adventure brought me to China. I've worked lots of different jobs -- big companies, small companies, government -- nothing stuck. So I struck out in search of adventure and found it in Shanghai. I am currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and studying my first term of the Global MBA. It's a trial by fire.

I chose the Manchester Global MBA because I wanted to go somewhere different -- new connections, new places -- and the Global MBA program offered a lot of flexibility, allowing me to continue working. I'm enjoying the program because, while I have direct working experience, it provides the theory behind it and fills in some knowledge gaps.

The lessons are very good. The information is very good. When you get down to it and work hard, you can definitely find success. Managing this, alongside a social life and family life, is a balancing act. It's challenging, but at the end of the day, it gives me the credentials I need to take the next step."

Tan Lee Lee, SBA Stone Forest, Head of China, Manchester Global MBA, Class of 2018 Alumna

"My key takeaway from the Global MBA program is an expanded mindset. This MBA program has elevated my career to a new level. In managing my team, I feel that my leadership skills have improved. I've learned management techniques, such as how to motivate my staff, and I now understand how to build a career and align my goals with my company's objectives.

Communication was a key focus, and it's something I've carried forward. The diversity and internationalism initially drew me to the program, and we had the opportunity to visit various international centers like Manchester and Dubai. There was significant interaction with classmates from different backgrounds. I realized that communication is critical in everything we do, both academically and professionally. I believe I have come a long way, and it wouldn't have been possible without the support of my colleagues and friends. As alumni, we still stay in touch and support each other. For me, the entire experience was life-changing."

So, Do You Know Us?

Introducing Alliance Manchester Business School

Founded in 1824, The University of Manchester is one of the UK's most prestigious institutions, boasting 25 Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni, including Niels Bohr, Joseph E. Stiglitz, and Alan Turing. With one of the largest campuses in the UK, housing over 43,000 students and 12,000 staff, the University is a global research powerhouse, particularly in energy science, global economics, industrial science, and medical research. The University of Manchester is ranked as the 32nd best institution globally according to the QS World Rankings 2024.

Established in 1965, Alliance Manchester Business School is one of the UK's first two business schools, with centers in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. Alliance MBS is one of the few schools with triple-crown accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA, and EQUIS, offering world-class, industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates, and executives worldwide.

Bridging China and the UK: The University of Manchester China Centre

Approaching its 16th anniversary in 2024, The University of Manchester China Centre was the first executive center established by a UK business school in Shanghai. Upgraded in 2020, the Centre features modern, state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities located at the newly refurbished high-rise, L'Avenue.

Over the years, The University of Manchester China Centre has received numerous national accolades, including 'The Most Valued Brand of Business Education' in 2020 and -- China Business Education Benchmark Award' in from 2022 to 2023 by Tencent Education. The Manchester Global MBA was also recognized as 'The Most Innovative MBA' by The Best Education of China from 2016 to 2018 and 'The Most Influential MBA' in 2019.

Continuing to attract top executive and entrepreneurial talent in China, the Business School has recruited more than 3,000 students from 30 different countries since its establishment in 2008. It currently boasts eight alumni clubs tailored to various industries, including healthcare, marketing, finance, telecommunications, and entrepreneurship.

The Manchester Global MBA at a Glance

The Manchester Global MBA is a 24-month, part-time, blended learning degree program (combining workshop residencies and online learning) designed for professionals from all industries with at least three years of professional experience. This highly customizable international degree allows candidates to continue working while studying, with the first year dedicated to developing core skills and the second year reserved for personal focus and specialization.

In addition to online learning, this specialized MBA includes 29 days of teaching across six workshop residencies. You'll attend workshops for the core courses in your first year at your home center. For elective courses in the second year, you can attend workshops in any of The University of Manchester's global centers: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai, or Singapore. Over 50% of students travel in their second year.

There are two yearly intake dates: January and July.

If you're looking to transform your career without leaving your current job, the part-time Global MBA program offers a unique opportunity to do so.

Fees, Fast-Tracking, and Financing Your Future

The tuition fee for the Global MBA is £39,000, payable in four installments. A 10% discount is available for upfront payments, 20% discount if you are an alumni, £3,500 Early Application Discount is only available if you submit your online application before the end of this September. Alternatively, Talent Scholarships up to £4,680 are also offered. Please note, The University of Manchester offers a one-discount policy.

For students with senior management backgrounds, high-level executive positions, or extensive entrepreneurial experience, two fast-tracked 18-month MBA programs are available: 1. Manchester Global Finance Accelerated MBA (for professionals with internationally recognized accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CFA); 2. Manchester Global Executive MBA (for senior candidates with significant managerial experience and high-level executive positions).

You are cordially invited to any of the ongoing public information sessions routinely held, or feel free to contact us directly (details below) to inquire about scholarship opportunities and payment plans.

Admissions Requirements and How to Apply

The two-year, part-time Global MBA program starts every January and July. To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• At least three years of professional experience, with evidence of strong career progression and a recognized degree, or

• Eight to ten years of managerial experience in place of a recognized degree

• Successful completion of the Manchester Admissions Test (online)

• An English language qualification (TOEFL iBT/ IELTS/ CPE/ PTE Academic/ India Standard x 11) if applicable

To begin the application process, submit your updated English-language CV to your course counselor and complete the online application form.

Get in Touch

For more information on the Manchester Global Part-time MBA and The University of Manchester China Centre, visit our webpage at www.uom.ac.cn/en.

You can also contact us directly to arrange a consultation or a visit via telephone at (021-6070 1318) or email at mba@uom.ac.cn.

Download the Manchester Global Part-time MBA brochure by clicking on the "Read More" link at the bottom of this page.