Introduction
This part-time MBA is delivered by US-based Kelley School of Business, a world-leader in the delivery of online MBAs, and Alliance Manchester Business School, a top 30 business school with six centres around the globe. Together, the schools offer a combined legacy of nearly 150 years of innovation in business and management education.
Kelley-Manchester Global Part-time MBA
This part-time MBA is delivered by US-based Kelley School of Business, a world-leader in the delivery of online MBAs, and Alliance Manchester Business School, a top 30 business school with six centres around the globe. Together, the schools offer a combined legacy of nearly 150 years of innovation in business and management education.
Joint MBA: Two years of collaborative teaching from two top-ranked schools
Dual expertise: Experience British and US-style business and management education
Blended delivery: An MBA that combines some of the world’s best online and face–to–face teaching
Global immersion: Widen your perspective with workshop residencies at a choice of eight global locations – Dubai, Indiana, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Washington DC
Tailor your MBA: Study electives from your areas of interest to gain career momentum
Flexible learning: Advance your global business career whilst continuing to work full–time
For more information about our Kelley-Manchester Global Part-time MBA programme, contact our course counsellors.
Blended Learning
Kelley School of Business: The world leader in online learning
Half of the courses on the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA are delivered online by Kelley School of Business, Indiana – a world leader in online learning. Kelley’s rigorous curriculum is delivered online in a flexible, interactive format that works for busy professionals, so you can advance your career while you continue to manage other responsibilities in your life. You’ll learn from the same respected faculty that teach on the School’s residential programmes – award-winning, accessible teachers who will recharge your thinking on business. Kelley also delivers classes from Washington DC.
Alliance Manchester Business School: The global expert in immersive teaching
Half of the courses on the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA are delivered by Alliance MBS. These courses typically include an intensive three-day workshop delivered by our most senior faculty – a chance to step away from your day job and immerse yourself in the world of global business.
Since we opened our doors in 1965 as one of the UK’s first business schools, we’ve set ourselves apart with this focus on ‘learning by doing’. Our practical approach teaches MBAs to apply theory to live business challenges, think creatively and become opinion leaders.
Elective Choices
As you progress through the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA you will choose four electives from your field(s) of interest. AMBS electives include a workshop residential at any of AMBS’ global centres and Kelley electives are delivered online. We also offer a small number of electives that include a workshop residential in Washington DC. Please contact us for further information.
This is your chance to customise the MBA to suit your personal goals and interests. Our electives span many popular fields of expertise including entrepreneurship and innovation; finance; HR management; leadership and management practice; marketing; projects and technology.
We deliver electives across our global centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore, as well as select electives in Washington DC. You will benefit from the opportunity to widen your international network and sharpen your knowledge of the global business environment.
AMBS electives (choose three)
Your choices include:
Big Data Analytics
Business-to-business Marketing
Commercial And Contract Management
Corporate Turnaround And Restructuring
Digital Marketing Strategy
Doing Business In China
Entrepreneurship And Innovation Management
Information Systems And Digital Strategy
Investments And Portfolio Management
Managing Disruptive Technologies
Media And The Creative Economy
Negotiation Skills
Practical Investing
Strategic HR Management
Strategic Project Organizing
Supply Chain Management
Sustainable And Socially Responsible Business
The Digital Economy
The Practising Manager
Venture Capital And Private Equity
Kelley electives (choose two)
Your choices include:
Asset Pricing and Security Valuation (online)
Digital Marketing: Theory, Design, and Strategy (online)
International Financial Management (online)
Organisation Design for Strategic Advantage (online)
Washington Campus Public Policy Education (includes 5-day workshop residential)
Supply Chain Management – Sourcing (online)
Sustainable Operations (online)
Thinking Strategically: Game Theory and Business Strategy (online)
Valuation And Capital Investments (online)
Working Capital Management (online)
Entry Requirements
At least three years’ professional experience with strong career progression and a recognised degree, or
Eight to ten years’ managerial experience instead of a recognised degree
Successful completion of one of the following tests: Manchester Admissions Test (one-hour online test), GMAT or GRE
English language qualification (TOEFL iBT/IELTS/CPE/PTE Academic/India Standard x 11) if applicable
Excellent team working, communication, professional and interpersonal skills
Please review the full entry requirements before you apply.
Tuition Fees
Next intake: July 2021
Fees: $68,250 (paid in instalments over two years)
Scholarships: Every applicant is automatically considered for a scholarship. Our scholarships are awarded on merit-based and worth up to 15%.
Programme Structure
