Full-time MBA careers and alumni
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As you study, our Postgraduate Careers and Alumni Relations teams will be on hand to help you maximise the impact of the MBA for your career both now and in the future. You'll also become part of an inspirational, loyal and engaged MBA alumni community.
The Postgraduate Careers Service (PCS) was a key partner from day one on the journey of securing an internship and a post-MBA role.
Full-time MBA employment report
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108%
average alumni salary increase three years after graduating
13TH
worldwide for the career progress of our alumni
£140,238
average alumni salary three years after graduating
1st
in the UK and Europe and 6th globally for Careers Service
Sectors our graduates work in
After completing their studies at Alliance Manchester Business School, our MBA graduates leverage their practical skills and knowledge to secure positions across a variety of sectors.
They have recently joined renowned companies including Amazon and Google in tech, Deloitte and PwC in consulting, AmEx and HSBC in financial services, the UK's National Health Service, and pharmaceutical firms like Johnson & Johnson.
Many of our graduates go on to become consultants in global organisations such as:
- Deloitte
- Mckinsey
- PwC
- Alix Partners
- Curzon Consulting
- EY
- Baringa
- RPS.
Taking their learnings from the hands-on MBA experience, many of our graduates find roles in the rapidly evolving energy and industry sector, with organisations such as:
- RWE
- SSE
- OVO Energy.
Many of our graduates progress into senior roles across the financial services industry. Some organisations our graduates work with include:
- American Express
- Citi Group
- Mastercard
- HSBC.
Some of our graduates apply their skills to marketing and retail, shaping campaigns and driving companies forward - working with big names such as:
- Hilti
- Tesco
- Mars
- ASDA
- Travis Perkins
- Highbourne Group
- The Hut Group.
Some of our graduates go on to succeed in a variety of roles across the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Examples of organisations our graduates have secured roles in include:
- Lilly
- Johnson & Johnson
- NHS
- Thermo Fisher
- Unilever.
Many of our graduates secure roles shaping the future of technology after completing their Full-time MBA, working for global organisations such as:
- Amazon
- BT
- Microsoft
- Sony
- TalkTalk
- Google.
Your personalised career journey
Throughout the MBA, we provide tools to increase your employability, plus support to develop and execute your career plans. Our five-stage, personalised career journey will help you plan your post-MBA career and increase your employability.
- You - we start by looking at who you are and what you have to offer the employment market.
- Research - on the Full-time MBA we provide information sessions, club events and meetings with alumni to help you understand your target market(s) and role(s).
- Personal branding - as you develop your CVs, cover letters, online presence, elevator pitch and other personal branding elements we work with you to help put you in a strong position to move forward following your Full-time MBA.
- Planning and strategy - we'll look at where you want to go and what you want from your post-MBA career and help you to map out your application strategy to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
- Launch - submit your job applications.
We provide tools to increase your attractiveness to employers, and meet with you individually to develop and execute your career plans.
How we support you
Through our five-stage approach to your career journey, we'll provide guidance and support through:
- Weekly career skills workshops - scheduled during your core academic programme
- Unlimited individual meetings with experienced Senior Careers Consultants
- On-campus recruitment activities, including guest speakers, talks with industry experts and company recruitment presentations
- Networking events in London and Manchester
- Student clubs in Banking and Finance, Energy and Industry, Technology, Media and Telecomms, Consulting, and Retail and Pharma
- Events focusing on entrepreneurship and women in business
- Business competitions
- Practice interviews
- Your own initiatives and ideas to develop your business networks and validate your plans.
Helping you develop
Get involved with MBA clubs, competitions and our Gold Mentoring Scheme. Our Careers team help you build industry links, stand out on a global stage and expand your network.
Take advantage of student-led clubs to boost your CV and build your list of contacts. These long-established clubs benefit from Alliance MBS' fantastic industry links and connections with similar student organisations across the world.
As a club member you can access exclusive events such as guest speakers, company visits and competitions. This will help you:
- Gain knowledge of different sectors
- Develop new skills
- Make valuable industry connections by networking with professionals, alumni, academics and students from other business schools
- Share knowledge and ideas
- Enhance your CV and employability.
MBA clubs provide great opportunities to network with professionals, alumni and academics across industries. Current MBA clubs include:
- Banking and Finance
- Consulting
- Energy and Industry
- Retail and Pharma
- Technology, Media and Telecoms.
Club members get involved in a range of unique activities, including:
- Networking events - for example, breakfasts, dinners and panel debates
- Company treks
- On-site guest speakers and webinars
- Industry conferences
- Training workshops
- Social events.
Throughout the MBA programme, we encourage students to participate in competitions in the UK and across the world. Competitions aren't just a great opportunity to boost your CV and make connections - they're a highlight of the MBA programme.
We encourage our MBAs to attend as many competitions as possible, for example:
- AMBS Case Competition
- Bocconi International Finance Competition - held in Milan
- Financial Times MBA Quiz
- WBS Healthcare Case Challenge - held in Warwick
- Johnson & Johnson MBA Case Competition - held in London.
You can also exhibit your entrepreneur skills through innovative competitions held at the university, such as:
The Gold MBA Mentoring Programme is an innovative mentoring scheme that puts MBA students in touch with senior industry professionals who are also Manchester alumni.
Launched in September 2001, the programme is offered to Full-time MBA students during their first year of studies. After meeting with your mentor, you'll agree a preferred method and frequency of contact.
Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from your mentor's coaching and insights, while giving them an opportunity to expand their business network and maintain links with the school.
Often, MBA students continue professional relationships with their mentors long after the programme ends - giving them connections for life.
Our alumni network
We're very proud to have a highly engaged MBA alumni community. Their desire to remain involved with the MBA speaks volumes about the quality experiences they received.
Our alumni are welcomed back to the school as:
- Guest speakers
- Consultancy clients
- Mentors
- Recruiters for internships and full-time vacancies.
Alumni Relations Team
Our dedicated team work closely with you to develop your network and maximise opportunities during your MBA. Through the alumni community, you can build relationships that last a lifetime.
You'll be invited to join a range of events, such as:
- Networking drinks
- Seminars
- Socials
- Activities organised by regional and business interest groups.
Through our alumni network you'll learn, socialise and make new connections.
Alumni community
63,000 AMBS alumni
Alumni from 177 countries
450,000 University of Manchester alumni
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