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Original Thinking Applied

The application of original thinking is at the heart of everything we do. Our distinctive approach is captured in our brand essence Original Thinking Applied.

Find out how our staff, students, alumni and guests are applying their original thinking:

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A illustration of a pair of hands typing on a computer on a desk with a illustration of the earth in the backgroundAMBS Magazine
The Data Visualisation Observatory at Alliance Manchester Business SchoolResearch
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A picture of Alliance Manchester Business School from 1971Our history
An illustration of Duncan ShawOur people
Two students smiling one one holds a bookOur programmes

Original

We were one of the UK’s first two business schools, established in 1965.
Drawing on Manchester’s rich history, we aspire to deliver inventive business and management solutions through our world-class research and teaching.
We are inspired by Manchester, the world’s original modern city, with an ethos of enterprise, culture and innovation.

Thinking

We undertake cutting-edge and influential research which has a transformative impact on policy and practice.
Our research has significant reach: through the School, our international centres and our alumni network.
We develop world-class engaged scholars and produce highly employable graduates who question, challenge and make a difference.

Applied

We turn theory into practice across all our activity, through our programmes, business engagement and research.
Our academic staff provide insightful commentary on local, regional, national and global issues.
The Manchester Method, brought to life across all our programmes, focuses on applying theory, through group work, projects and practice-based learning.