Alliance Manchester Business School - AMBS

Global Executive MBA career development

From the start of your Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme you'll have access to a range of career and extra-curricular support and resources.

Careers support

Our dedicated team of Senior Careers Consultants are on hand throughout your programme, offering personalised, one-on-one consultations - either in-person or online - to help you define and achieve your career goals.

We take the time to:

  • Understand your background, aspirations, and strengths
  • Work closely with you to identify opportunities and expand your network
  • Craft a strategic plan that aligns with your ambitions.

I’m excited about the potential future direction that my career could take and I feel much more empowered to go out there and make that next move.

Julia Creasey, Global Executive MBA Class of 2024, Strategy Execution Director, Consumer Care, Croda

Professional networking and discussions

A standout feature of our GEMBA programme is the opportunity to connect with other top-tier professionals, both within your cohort and through our extensive alumni network.

This proximity to like-minded leaders facilitates rich discussions and valuable relationships that enhance your learning and career trajectory and GEMBA experience.

Our team is here to facilitate introductions to senior alumni, giving you access to a global network of influential business contacts.

Additionally, the Global Careers Service and Alumni Relations teams organise exclusive networking events, including:

  • Welcome dinners
  • Guest speaker sessions
  • Visits to high-profile global organisations.

In the GEMBA programme, you're always connected to the pulse of the business world.

Lifelong alumni network

From the moment you join the programme, you become a valued member of our lifelong alumni network, opening doors to endless opportunities for professional growth and social connection.

Our alumni community hosts a variety of events across the globe, such as:

  • Networking sessions
  • Seminars
  • Socials.

You'll also have the chance to join regional and business interest groups. These groups organise activities that allow you to learn, socialise, and build lasting relationships with fellow professionals.

The connections you'll make are integral to maximising the impact of your MBA, providing you with a platform to continue learning and growing throughout your career.

AMBS alumni network

63,000 alumni

Nationalities

From 177 countries

University of Manchester

450,000 alumni

MBA+ extracurriculars

In addition to career-focused support, you'll have access to our MBA+ extracurricular activities all designed to further enrich your MBA experience and equip you with the tools to excel in your career.

These include:

  • Careers seminars
  • Employability sessions
  • Careers guidance
  • Alumni socials
  • Alumni speaker events.

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