The Manchester Experience

Expand your horizons and open up a world of opportunities with our Full-time MBA. Experience everything Manchester, 'the original modern city', has to offer.

A yellow tram crossing through Manchester city centre

The original modern city

Often called the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester is a city of creativity and resilience. As the city and the world changes, our Full-time MBA gives you the skills to adapt and thrive.

Manchester is one of the fastest growing cities in Europe. Built on innovation, its future is energised by investment, growth, and global attention.

Naomi Blackwell, MBA Assistant Director

Manchester culture

From the Suffragettes to The Smiths, Manchester has always taken inspiration from its unique heritage.

If you're a culture vulture, there's plenty for you to take in. The city boasts a famous music scene and vibrant nightlife, as well as world-renowned museums and galleries. You can also expect a packed calendar during your time here - with festivals, cultural events and two of the biggest teams in world football.

If you love art, if you love to socialise, there are places for you here. If you, like me, love music and football it’s amazing to be here because there’s so much happening.

Ravij Bhatia, Full-time MBA, Class of 2025

Manchester business

Manchester's excellent business credentials makes it an exciting, economically booming hub for many industries, including:

Finance
Manufacturing
Professional services
Health
Innovation
Creative and digital.

You'll have Europe's biggest collection of e-commerce giants to explore - from Adidas, BooHoo Group and the Hut Group, to Amazon, AutoTrader and Hilti Group. You'll also get the chance to tap into the city's growing venture capital community.

Manchester is also at the forefront of future finance as the fifth largest fintech city in Europe.

Manchester MBA student life

Alongside what the city has to offer, we've got you covered with a range of MBA+ activities for you to get the most out of your Manchester experience.

We want you to make the most of your time with us, whether you're inside or outside the classroom.

Extra-curricular activities

You'll have an unbeatable experience in Manchester. We strive to nurture a collegiate, friendly and supportive environment. This starts at induction with three days of team building in the beautiful Lake District.

Then, as you progress through the programme, you can participate in a growing range of student-led MBA activities, such as:

MBA student council election
MBA socials - for example, a welcome party, Diwali night, Latin night, Asian night, barbecues and more
MBA ball
MBA sports tournament in Paris
'Manchester Matters' - student-led speaker series in the style of 'Ted Talks'.

Professional development

MBA+ clubs provide great opportunities to network with professionals, alumni and academics.

Sharing knowledge and ideas, you'll gain valuable insight into different sectors and develop skills to further your career. Current clubs include:

Banking and Finance
Consulting
Energy and Industry
Retail and Pharmaceuticals
Technology, Media and Telecommunications.

We also have student forums for Entrepreneurship, Social Impact and Women in Business.

Events

MBA+ club members get involved with a range of events and activities, including:

Business competitions, including Venture Further, Amazon pathways challenge and more - where you'll represent AMBS on an international stage
Networking events such as breakfasts, dinners and panel debates
Company treks with organisations including Amazon, BP, Credit Suisse, Facebook, Google and Microsoft
On-site guest speakers and webinars
Industry conferences
Training workshops.

The University of Manchester community

As a Manchester MBA, you will be part of The University of Manchester, the UK's largest single-site university. You'll get access to an impressive range of clubs, societies and services, including:

Over 80 sport and fitness activities - from athletics to Zumba
More than 300 societies offering everything from knitting to scuba diving
Wellbeing services to boost your mood and help you stay calm and focused - for example, annual Wellbeing Week, the Counselling Service and drop-in relaxation sessions
The UK's largest Students' Union, a hub for student life on-campus
Student volunteering opportunities to immerse you in the local community
The International Society - meet students from all over the world studying at the UoM, Manchester Metropolitan University and Salford University. You can also join trips all over the UK.