Alliance Manchester Business School, part of the University of Manchester, offers a 15-month MBA program. The main focus of this degree is on Business and Management Studies. For international students, the tuition fee is £39,200. To apply for this MBA program, students need to provide IELTS or PTE scores. Additionally, the minimum graduation cutoff for admission is 60%.

The Manchester Full-time MBA is one of the most practical MBA programs in the world. Students will gain valuable experience for their resumes by working on three consultancy projects with real clients.

Students can complete the Manchester Full-time MBA in either 18 or 15 months. There are options to speed up or slow down their studies at certain points during the program.

This MBA program is ranked 5th in the UK according to the Financial Times 2022.

The Manchester MBA focuses on developing socially-responsible leaders who can handle global challenges. The course teaches students to think carefully about real business situations and their own growth as professionals.

This well-rounded MBA degree helps students:

• Develop critical thinking, creativity, and confidence.
• Enhance their collaboration and communication skills.
• Learn how to manage uncertain and complex situations.
• Build their resilience.

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12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

Applicants must have a good undergraduate degree or an international equivalent. We usually look for a first class (1:1) or upper second-class (2:1) honors result in the UK system. The minimum requirement generally ranges from 60% to 80% overall, depending on the university's quality and grading scale.

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IELTS

Marks: 6.5

A minimum score of 6.5 is required overall, with at least 6.5 in speaking and writing, and no less than 6.0 in reading and listening.

PTE

Marks: 59.0

A score of 59 out of 90 is needed, with no less than 59 in each component.

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Application Process for the University of Manchester MBA Programme

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Write an essay explaining why you are a strong candidate for the Manchester MBA programme. This is mandatory and should be at least 400 words.

• Professional Experience: Share your career story. Discuss your progress, achievements, and how they have shaped you. Describe any leadership or management experience you have, whether in your work or personal life. This can include managing teams, projects, or important client relationships. If there are gaps in your CV or very short jobs, please explain them.
• Personal and Academic Achievements: Highlight any personal or academic achievements you are proud of. Share what motivates and inspires you, and what you hope to bring to your MBA class. It's okay to talk about how you have achieved success later in life or in different ways.

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

You will need one professional reference. The referee's contact email should be their company email address.

Essays

Answer the Career Planning Questions (Mandatory, minimum 300 words).

• Explain why you want to take the Full-time MBA programme. People have different reasons, such as advancing in their current job, changing careers, developing entrepreneurial skills, or seeking international opportunities.
• Our MBA programme will help you improve your skills, and our Postgraduate Careers team will support you in your career journey.
• We want to know about your goals after finishing the MBA. It's okay if you are still exploring options; just make sure your goals are realistic and build on your skills and experience.

CV/Resume

Prepare a CV or resume that outlines your work experience, education, and skills.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

Make sure to include any other documents that may be required by the university for your application.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Visit the following link to begin your application: University of Manchester MBA Application Process.

Step 4: Application Deadlines

• Fall (September): 17th November
• Fall (September): 5th January
• Fall (September): 2nd February
• Fall (September): 2nd March
• Fall (September): 6th April
• Fall (September): 4th May

*These dates are tentative based on last year's records. For exact deadlines, connect with our expert counselors for assistance.