MBA Brochure 2008

Full-time MBA Programme 2008Learn from Experience

On which MBA can you...make lifelong friends from every continent, research yourinternational consultancy project overseas, and graduateinto the job of your dreams?

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Professor Andy StarkDirector of the MBA programme

“Students come to Manchester because they want to engage with practice, while studying; in other words,the Manchester Method. We provide the academic disciplines, but we also set up projects that require themto put these disciplines together - to work in groups, to solve problems, and to deal with real-world situations.This means that students can step outside of their past backgrounds as they are forced to work togetherand work out how to learn from each other.”

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On which MBA can you...challenge your thinking, work with people from more than 30 countries, travel the world, and boost your earning power by 128%?

04Why ManchesterBusiness School?At Manchester we have outstanding staff who combine global managementknowledge with rich first-hand experienceof international business. We call thisfusion of academia and applied learningthe Manchester Method and it is a proven formula for success.

06Where our studentscome fromOur students come from across the globe to study for the Manchester MBA.The diversity of cultures, languages andbackgrounds adds to their rich experience.

08The studentexperienceOur students choose the Manchester MBAfor a host of reasons: the opportunity tochange career direction, to study in a greatcity, or to push themselves to new levels ofachievement. The experiences this bringsstay with them throughout their careers.

10Academic excellenceThe world-class calibre of Manchester’sacademic staff is one of the reasons whythe School is held in such high esteeminternationally. We pride ourselves oninnovation, and the quality of our researchand global consultancy.

12What our academics sayOur academics are able to offer expertisein their specialist fields and combine thiswith practical experience gained fromconsultancy. This means that what ourstudents learn is at the cutting-edge ofwhat is happening in real-world business.

14The ManchesterMBA Our MBA gives you a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to challenge yourself fully anddiscover your true capabilities - helpingyou to achieve and exceed your personaland career goals.

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16The InternationalBusiness ProjectMost students say this is the highlight of their MBA. You undertake the projectin the final stage of the programme. It’s your chance to stretch your potentialacross international boundaries, and is theculmination of the Manchester Method.

18Career advantageChoosing the Manchester MBA could be the best investment you ever make. As well as advancing your own personaldevelopment, it is a proven route toaccelerating or changing the direction of your career.

20Manchester lifeWe take our duties for the social well-being of our students as seriously as our academic responsibilities, andManchester Business School and thewider University provides all the help,support and facilities you and your familyneed to make your stay in Manchesterhappy, secure and successful.

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On which MBA can you...be linked to 3,000 top organisations worldwide,offering you exciting opportunities for projects,internships and employment?

American Express, BP, Merrill Lynch andVodafone are just some of the top globalbusinesses which choose to employ ourexceptionally talented MBA graduates.

Competitive edgeWe produce confident, capable, experiencedglobal managers of the 21st century. That’s why our students achieve an average128% increase in salary just three years after graduation. According to the FT globalrankings January 2007 this financial returnwas better than any other UK business schooland most European schools.

Our intensive 18-month MBA provides thecompetitive edge, international experience andadded value other shorter programmes simplycannot meet. In total, you can spend sevenmonths off-campus putting your knowledgeinto action.

International outlookModern business is one huge global supplyand demand chain, which is why our MBA has such a strong international emphasis(ranked 5th for internationalism by the FT in 2007). Around 80% of our students and a third of our academic staff are from outsidethe UK.

Working with people of different nationalitiesgives you the critical skills you need to succeedin tomorrow’s business environment and wecan guarantee you a truly global experienceand perspective. Through the MBA you willbuild impeccable international contacts,including Manchester’s 24,000 alumnimembers in 130 countries.

Outstanding track recordManchester is consistently placed as one ofthe top ten business schools in Europe and is among the international top 25, according to FT rankings. We are accredited by AACSBInternational, AMBA and EQUIS - one of thefew schools worldwide to gain the approval of all three bodies. For more than 40 years we have been perfecting our programmes and you can be assured that having MBA(Manchester) after your name will open doorsto a wealth of opportunities across the globe.

Based in the heart of one of the world’s greatcities, Manchester Business School is ready towelcome you to its prestigious MBA programme.

1stfor earning power. Manchester’s MBAgraduates enjoyed the biggest percentagesalary increase of UK schools, and the 4th biggest of European schools (FT globalrankings January 2007).

2nd The Forbes guide to the world’s best businessschools rated MBS second in the UK for its full-time programme and third among non-US schools.

At Manchester we have outstanding staff who blend global managementknowledge with rich first-hand experience of international business. We call this fusion of academia and applied learning the Manchester Method and itis a proven formula for success.

Why Manchester Business School?www.mbs.ac.uk/mba/whymbs

Professor Michael LugerDirector and Dean of Manchester Business School

“Manchester is a very good business school in a very good university. It is also a truly globalbusiness school, with a diversity of students, faculty, corporate contacts and worldwideexecutive education opportunities. We have 24,000 alumni all over the world and verystrong research capabilities, recently being identified as the strongest business school inthe world for accounting and finance research.”

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Where our students come fromwww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/experience

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Francisco Encinas Lopez Mexican

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Joe PivarunasAmerican

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Valdemir Oliveira Brazilian

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Our students arrive from across the globe to study for theManchester MBA. They are impressed by the diversity ofcultures, languages and backgrounds that they encounter intheir colleagues. Whether they have a strong business trackrecord or are seeking to break into business from anothersector, they combine their talents to achieve some amazingwork together… making lifelong friendships along the way.

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Ekene OgbechieNigerian

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Yasuaki OkadaJapanese

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Jiaoyue XieChinese

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Oleksiy TsukanovUkrainian

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Siobhan ClarkeIrish

MBA Class of 2008

“Before I started the MBA my aim was to broaden my knowledge, learn moreabout the financial side of things, moveinto a different career stream and geta good job to give me a step change in my career. I have succeeded in changingmy career to investment banking and I’ve already been offered a job in NewYork, so I have fulfilled the objectiveswhich I had personally set for myself.”

Kapil LalwaniNationality: IndianMBA Class of 2007

“The thing that has been an amazing partof the MBA, and in many ways what I willvalue most, is the opportunity to meetnew people, learn from their experiencesand allow them to learn from yours, andto make great friendships. You work hardtogether, you play a bit together, andyou’re in it together for 18 months. Youmay disperse after that, but you’ve gota bunch of new friends that you can visitany time.”

Paula HothersallNationality: BritishMBA Class of 2007

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The student experiencewww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/experience

Our students choose the Manchester MBA for a host of reasons: the opportunityto change career direction, to study in a great city, or to push themselves to newlevels of achievement. The experiences this brings stay with them throughouttheir careers.

“I was involved with the AT Kearneybusiness case study competition - wewere runners-up. It was an interestingexperience and quite high pressuredbecause we had a week to break downthe case and create a presentation of oursolutions and recommendations. Oncethey picked the finalists we had two daysto prepare for the final round. Given thatI had just started my MBA course I hadto push myself, but it really paid off.”

Ekene OgbechieNationality: NigerianMBA Class of 2008

“I think Manchester has the rightbalance between the good things youhave in big cities and the good thingsyou have in small cities… you have good restaurants, good theatres,good cinemas and, at the same time,because there isn’t that hustle andbustle that we can find in big cities,this is the right environment to study.”

Valdemir OliveiraNationality: BrazilianMBA Class of 2008

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Academic excellencewww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/academics

The world class calibre of Manchester’s academic staff is one of the reasons why the School is held in such high esteem internationally. We pride ourselves on innovation, and the quality of our research and global consultancy.

On which MBA can you… have your call taken by the head of a multi-national simply because of where you studied?

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Our teaching is ranked in the highest categoryby the UK government funding body (HEFCE)and almost 25% of our academic staff are fullprofessors, regarded as leaders in their fieldsand regularly approached for expert advice.They regularly act as policy and businessadvisers to governments, multi-nationalbusinesses and public sector organisationsaround the world.

One third of our teaching staff are fromoutside the UK, helping to reinforce the globalperspective of the Manchester MBA.

Industry partnershipThe strength of our global businesspartnerships guarantees the relevance of yourMBA learning. AT Kearney offers the TeachingExcellence Award to recognise the highstandard of teaching within the School.

We also provide research and developmentprogrammes for a host of leading organisations.

Powerful insightsResearch excellence underlies our teaching - offering you some powerful insights into thelatest management thinking. Our teaching staffconsult in industry and supervise live companyprojects, which means they are continuallyexposed to new management practices andproblems which can enrich your learning.

You will also come into contact with manyexternal experts and business leaders, whoprovide regular guest lectures and tutorials -offering an additional educational perspective.

Library facilitiesWithin our own dedicated building, which isopen to students 24/7, we house the EddieDavies Library. This is one of the leadingpostgraduate business and managementlibraries in Europe. It is part of the world famousJohn Rylands Library, and offers access to a widerange of databases, including specialist financialdatasets, and collections of company annualreports and market research resources.

TripleaccreditationWe are one of a select number of businessschools worldwide with triple accreditationfrom AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS.

5 & 6 starresearchrankingManchester Business School has the top RAE government rating for quality research.

Organisations we’ve consulted for:Department of Culture, Media and Sport

Department for Trade and Industry

Sony

Vodafone

MBNA

AstraZeneca

PWC

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Professor Gary DaviesProfessor of Corporate Reputation

“Manchester Business School is about what is coming next: new thinking, new ideas,and solutions to new problems - perhaps things that large corporates don’t even knowthat they should be addressing. We prepare our students for the sort of problems thatthey are going to be facing as senior managers in five to ten years.”


“The real benefit of the ManchesterMethod way of learning is thatstudents get to learn about how tohandle complexity and how to handlechanging requirements from clients.When I was talking to a company a fewweeks ago, they said the real benefitof hiring MBA students is the fact thatthey would probably have worked harderon live projects than they ever wouldin a company and therefore they reallyare up and running quickly. ”

Professor Peter NaudeProfessor of Marketing

“We run the entrepreneurship project,where students prepare a feasibilitystudy using either their own businessidea, or one from a client. It runs inconjunction with a principles and practicesmodule, which teaches students aboutthe theory of entrepreneurship, includingsubjects such as venture capital, writingbusiness plans, market potential anddealing with government grants.”

Professor Ray Oakey Professor of Business Development


What our academics saywww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/academics

Our academics are able to offer expertise in their specialist fields and combine thiswith practical experience gained from consultancy. This means that what ourstudents learn is at the cutting-edge of what is happening in real-world business.

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“I particularly enjoy being an academicat the Business School because we’revery close to real problems: on theoperations side we’re working veryclosely with organisations who havereal operational issues that we can applytools to - advancing theory, advancingpractice and feeding that back into the classroom is very rewarding. ”

Dr Nathan Proudlove Senior Lecturer in Operational Research

“We look at how practical implicationscan be drawn out so that whenstudent’s graduate they have toolsthey can use, rather than just ideasand concepts to understand thebusiness they are in. I use simulations,projects and cases to make learninginteractive.”

Ismail ErturkSenior Fellow in Banking

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On which MBA can you...take on an international project, have your workcirculated among senior management, be flown to the US to present at international board level,and be offered a job on the strength of it?

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You will spend at least 30% of your time workingon projects - putting theory into practice to bringlearning to life. By working in multi-culturalgroups you will acquire the real-life experienceand team working skills that modern employerslook for in their future leaders.

As you progress you’ll be exposed to evermore complex business problems, but you will be supported throughout by our academicstaff, who are always on hand to advise, coachand supervise - providing you with the rightlevel of help when you need it.

45% …of our students choose to participate in an international exchange.

2,000 hours Your group will typically spend a collective2,000 hours on your International BusinessProject - travelling the world over a 10-weekperiod to meet the challenge.

Our full-time MBA gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to challengeyourself fully and discover your true capabilities - helping you to achieve and exceed your personal and career goals.

The Manchester MBAwww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/programme

The Manchester MethodThe Manchester Method involves four key steps to success:

Firstly you will develop your ‘toolkit’ ofbroad management knowledge and skills- learning from many of the world’s bestbusiness brains, including Manchester’sworld-leading academic team, and highachieving business practitioners.

You will then put your knowledge intoaction to meet real business challengeswithin a controlled environment -working in multi-cultural groups onpractice assignments from sponsorcompanies.

Moving from the Diploma to the MBAstage is all about choice. Extend yourknowledge by pursuing specialistelectives, with a chance to study atanother prestigious international partnerschool, or pursue your own project or

dissertation. You may also choose to try out a new career and earn moneythrough an internship.

Finally, you will test yourself to the limit with the International Business Project - working with four or five of your fellowstudents as a consultancy team for alarge international organisation. You willbid for new clients and travel the world - expenses paid - to research andcomplete your project. The choice ofproject is yours - either bid to win one of the wide choice of projects supplied by Manchester Business School, or sourceyour own if you prefer. This is the highlightof the MBA - drawing together all yourskills and experience, and everythingyou’ve learnt on the programme.

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Elias TsoukatosNationality: GreekMBA Class of 2007

“I would certainly recommend the programme; the structure allows you flexibility in the industry you are are going to enter,the international culture helps you to develop a greater insight intohow other people work... it expands your horizons and makes youthink in a different way.”

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Diploma stage MBA stage

Autumn term 2008 September - December● Economics

Microeconomics concentrates on theindividual units which comprise theeconomy - consumers, business marketsand industries. Macroeconomics helpsyou evaluate macroeconomic policy andeconomic prospects within economies.

● Marketing Through examining marketing theory this module helps you to analysebusiness situations and formulatecoherent marketing plans.

● Accounting(Financial and Management) This module provides an introduction to accounts preparation and analysis.

● Corporate Finance You will study capital funding instrumentsand how firms choose which instrumentsto use, as well as capital markets and riskand return.

● Soft Management Skills 1 You focus on ‘soft skills’ such ascommunication and negotiation. Themodule also includes careers support.

● Project 1

Winter term 2008January - March● Strategy

You’ll develop the skills to clarify anorganisation’s objectives and implementappropriate strategic plans.

● Operations Management This module introduces you to thedifferent aspects of operations and theirrole within the competitive positioning of the organisation.

● Management Information SystemsThe module enables you to appreciate howIT can achieve competitive advantage,contribute to new information systemsstrategies and to understand therelationship between new managementstructures and information systems.

● Soft Management Skills 2 Further development of skills such as communication and negotiation.

● Project 1 continued

Spring term 2009April - June● Business Research Methods

This module focuses on the production and use of accounting data in themanagement of an organisation in management decisions.

● Managing Internationally Across Business SystemsThis module explores the different typesof industrial capitalism, including majordifferences in the nature of competition,regulation, firms and their capabilities.

● Soft Management Skills 3 The module covers soft skills and looks at career coaching.

● Project 2

The MBA stage enables you to put into practice what you have learned so far - through a variety of challenging liveprojects - and to extend your knowledgein specialist subjects.

Autumn term 2009June - August

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Spring term 2010January - March● International Business Project

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The aim of the Diploma stage is to equip you with the tools for analysing management problems.

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On which MBA can you...enhance your career while having the best time of your life?

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You apply what you’ve learned in the earlierpart of the programme: you work withcolleagues from different cultures in a pressurisedsituation - ideal preparation for the internationalbusiness environment.

As a reflection of a real working environmentthe project involves extensive primary research,international travel and a high level of projectmanagement and client contact.

The employment benefitsThe International Business Project exposes you to unstructured, multi-dimensionalinternational business problems faced bysenior managers. You’ll boost your CV bygetting involved with new companies and newwork areas. You’ll also have more impressiveexamples to discuss at interview. Recentprojects have included market entry strategies,assessing the viability of commercial informationservices, product support strategies anddetermining locations for new operations.

You will have the opportunity to work withmulti-national organisations as well as smallercompanies, typically with staff at board level.AstraZeneca, American Express, CadburySchweppes, DHL and Roche are among thecompanies that have worked with us recently.Our full-time students are sometimes offeredjobs as a direct result of their performance onthis and other live projects.

The processWith your fellow students, you form a smallmulti-cultural team and consider a list ofproject briefs from a host of client organisations.Your team then competes against other studentgroups to secure one of these projects. Youwill outline to your prospective client how youintend to timetable the project, provide budgetestimates and explain why your team is bestsuited to undertake the work. The client companythen makes the decision about which team toappoint. Along with an academic member ofstaff who acts as your supervisor, you will workclosely with the client organisation - effectivelyas a team of dedicated consultants.

The first client briefing is critical - this is whereyour team absorbs additional informationabout the client’s products, its organisationalstructure and key variables in its industrysector. At this stage, the context, scope andbudgetary constraints are formalised.

Following your initial research an interimpresentation is arranged to assess progress,highlight salient issues and agree on subsequentactions before your team departs for theinternational stage of the project.

At the end of the project you make a finalpresentation to academics and companyrepresentatives and produce a comprehensivefinal report. Typically you’ll have delivered over2,000 hours of intensive work for your client.You’ll often present your work to companyPresidents or CEOs.

Most students say this is the highlight of their MBA. You’ll undertake the projectin the final stage of the programme. It’s your chance to stretch your potentialacross international boundaries, and is the culmination of the Manchester Method.

The International Business Projectwww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/ibp


The Project Sponsor’s viewRobin Davis Instagroup“We wanted to explore the potential for exporting into overseas markets.The group applied a series of criteria to the possible markets.We receivedinformation about competitors and an analysis of the distributionnetworks that might be available to us - valuable information that’sallowed us to avoid an expensive foray into a potentially unsuccessfulforeign market.”

The Project Director’s viewProfessor Sydney HowellDirector of the International Business Project“The International Business Project is the third piece of the spine of live work that students deal with during their MBA. The very first thing that students have to do within their project is actually towin their project from the company. We have a group of companiesoffering a bunch of projects - it’s the company’s choice so the studentsare making competitive presentations. The students have to bidagainst each other, it is real and there are problems you wouldn’tget in the classroom. ”

The Student’s viewOleksiy TsukanovMBA Class of 2007“Our client wanted the group to explore profitable marketopportunities. As part of the project, I went to Denmark and Finland -we’ve collected data and we’ve evaluated market opportunities andresearched whether they’re achievable and profitable. I’ve interviewedapproximately 15 chief executives so I’ve developed a great deal ofconfidence in talking to people of different nationalities. You becomevery good at establishing very clear lines of communication andbuilding a rapport. ”

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Choosing the Manchester MBA could be the best investment you ever make.As well as advancing your own personal development, it is a proven route toaccelerating or changing the direction of your career.

Career advantagewww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/careers

85% of our students have found employmentwithin three months of graduation, with lastyear’s graduates earning an average startingsalary of £60,000. What’s more, the latestresearch by the Financial Times shows thatsalaries rapidly rise - increasing by an average128% after three years of qualifying.

Manchester’s position as the 13th best businessschool for career progress in the 2007 FTrankings reflects the quality of our graduatesand the international opportunities that ourprestigious MBA offers.

Broadening your career optionsThe Manchester Method, our approach topractical learning, will bring you into contactwith many prospective employers. Theinternship option, which 82% of our studentspursued in 2007, takes this one step further.The internship offers you a rare chance toevaluate a potential employment opportunity,sometimes in a different country, whiledemonstrating your talents to the organisation.

Reach the top of the worldManchester Business School has links withmore than 3,000 top organisations worldwide- providing you with first class employmentprospects. Just some of these organisations arelisted below:

Our class of 2006 is now championingcommerce and industry across the globe,including: China; Dubai; Germany; Greece;India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Netherlands;Russia; Saudi Arabia; Switzerland; Turkey; UAE; UK; Ukraine and USA.

£800 per weekAverage weekly pay during your internship - helping you to earn while you learn, whilemaking new contacts and testing a new career path.

50%More than 50% of graduates successfullychange career direction, while others achieveaccelerated progress within their existing field.

Organisations who hire our students:

Accenture

American Express

AT Kearney

Barclays Capital

BP

Cadbury Schweppes

Deloitte

Deutsche Bank

Ernst & Young

ExxonMobil

General Electric

HBOS

Johnson & Johnson

JP Morgan

KPMG

Liberata

Mars Confectionery

Merrill Lynch

Morgan Stanley

Proctor & Gamble

PA Consulting

PWC

Samsung

Vodafone

“MBA students from Manchester Business School have a wellrounded approach to leadership competencies, combining athorough, analytical approach to business issues and strongleadership and interpersonal skills. The combination of thesecompetencies makes for a successful career in management.”Marilyn GardnerManager, International Campus RecruitmentAmerican Express ®

Helping you find the best jobOne reason for the enviable career progressionof Manchester MBA graduates is the time,effort and resources we put into our CareersManagement Service. Assess your businessskills using our online tools, attend careersfairs, seek one-to-one advice and mentoring,or post your CV on-line to be viewed bythousands of employers seeking high calibreinterns and employees. These are just some of the services available to help you develop your talents in the right direction and fulfillyour career goals.

Your worldwide businessnetworkWhen joining the Manchester MBA, you also join a worldwide network of current andformer students, many of whom are at the top of their profession.

You will become part of an elite internationalbusiness community, comprising 24,000 alumnimembers, including 6,500 from the MBA,across 130 countries.

‘Profile, status and connections’ is theManchester alumni motto and our onlinecommunity site gives you lifelong access tothis powerful international network. Alongsidethe contacts directory, you will find ready-madenetworking tools, a busy events calendar, aresearch portal, career and professionaldevelopment resources, and online job postings.

We work closely with our international groupsto ensure that wherever you are in the world,you feel part of the alumni community.Regular events around the globe, including the annual reunion weekend, give you theopportunity to continue your personal andprofessional development, catch up with oldfriends and make new friendships.

More than 50% of our students successfully change career direction by pursuing the MBA,while others achieve accelerated career progression within their existing field. Whateveryour reason for joining the programme, you can be sure that it will be life enhancing.

Listed below are just some of our alumni:

Stuart Rowley Nationality: British MBA Class of 1990 CFO, Senior Vice President Finance, Volvo Car Corporation

Stig Sunde Nationality: Norwegian MBA Class of 1998 CEO Carlsberg Sweden AB

Roy Dunbar Nationality: British MBA Class of 1990 President, Global Technology andOperations - Mastercard International

Bhavneet Singh Nationality: Indian MBA Class of 2004 Managing Director of MTVNI EmergingMarkets Group and Senior Vice President

Keith Jones Nationality: British MBA Class of 1997 Managing Director, PC World Stores Group

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Pharm/biotech/healthcare 6.5Media/entertainment 3.3Real estate 1.6Manufacturing 1.6Other 1.6

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We take the social well-being of our students as seriously as our academicresponsibilities, and Manchester Business School and the wider Universityprovides all the help, support and facilities you and your family need to makeyour stay in Manchester happy, secure and successful.

Manchester lifewww.mbs.ac.uk/mba/life

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On which MBA can you...watch Manchester United play Real Madrid and then visit one of the city’s stylish bars or restaurants?

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Nightlife and cultureWhether you are single or studying with your family, you will enjoy the rich varietyof Manchester life. The city’s cafés, bars,nightclubs, shopping and music scene are a key attraction for some. Others may enjoythe many cultural assets, including opera,ballet, cinema, classical orchestras, theatres,museums and art galleries.

Manchester’s cultural diversity is perhaps best illustrated by its cuisine, with food stylesfrom across the globe, including Rusholme’sfamous ‘curry mile’ and the bustling Chinatown.It is said that you can eat for 30 days inManchester and sample a different style of cuisine each time.

Sport and outdoor pursuitsFor sports enthusiasts, the city has twopremiership football clubs - Manchester Unitedand Manchester City, world-class rugby teams- and an international cricket venue. The 2002Commonwealth Games left a legacy ofimpressive sporting facilities, such as theManchester Aquatics Centre, which is adjacentto Manchester Business School, Britain’s finestOlympic cycle track, and an internationalathletics arena. Whatever sport you wish toplay or watch, you will find it in Manchester.

One of the factors that most surprises studentsis Manchester’s close proximity to stunningcountryside. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales,Peak District, Fylde Coast and North Wales areall within an hour or two’s drive.

Affordable livingYou will find a wide choice of quality,affordable accommodation, including spaciousfamily housing - both in the city centre and in villages surrounding the city. The Universityprovides a choice of 9,200 places to live, oryou may prefer to find your own. Excellentpublic transport links make it easy for you tocommute into the city, should you wish to liveon the outskirts.

Family friendlyManchester Business School prides itself on its family friendliness and we do everything inour power to make your partner and childrensettle in to their new environment. OurPartner’s Club runs events throughout the yearand we have a dedicated representative whoyour partner can go to for advice and supporton many issues, such as finding a job,studying, housing, childcare and schooling.

Excellent facilitiesMBA students have their own dedicatedbuilding, which is accessible 24 hours a day,7 days a week. As well as first-class academicfacilities, the School incorporates a hotel,restaurant, coffee shop and bar. As a studentof the University of Manchester you haveaccess to a wider choice of sports, social andlibrary facilities, clubs and societies, and thestudents’ union.

30 minutes…to take off. Manchester Airport is just 30minutes away by road or rail, linking directlywith 200 worldwide destinations.

7,400 The University of Manchester is home toaround 7,400 international students from 180 countries.

Dr Frederic Abrard and familyNationality: French MBA Class of 2008

“The idea was to do an MBA as a family. A lot of people in my class have families with young kids. We understand each other in the sense that, okay you’ve got somecommitments. When you arrive here you can meet someone in the Business Schoolwho can give you advice about accommodation, which areas are most suitable forfamilies, advice about childcare.”


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Muditha GunatilakeNationality: SeychelliosMBA Class of 2008

“The MBA is a big family and everybody is there for similar reasons. People wantto learn, they want to be stretched and they want to have new experiences. You getto meet people’s families and you have that social interaction and make bonds withpeople so that after the MBA you can go and visit people in different countries.You do one MBA in your life so you must make the most of it.”


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On which MBA can you...afford to live in the heart of the city centre?

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How to find us

Manchester Business School

Manchester Business School is part of the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester, and offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research,MBA, short and Executive programmes on a full-time,part-time and distance-learning basis. If you areinterested in any of these programmes, please visitwww.mbs.ac.uk or call +44 (0)161 306 1320.

Important information

This brochure is prepared well in advance of the entrydates it relates to and all information is accurate at thetime of going to press. However, the MBA is a dynamicprogramme, constantly changing as a result of newlearning innovations, developments in the businessworld and feedback from students and alumni. TheSchool therefore reserves the right to make variationsto its MBA programme in line with its commitment tocontinuous improvement. When you accept a placeat Manchester Business School, you agree to complywith the rules and regulations of The University ofManchester. Those which are most relevant will becommunicated to you in the programme materials you receive before, and on, joining the School. If theUniversity makes an offer of a place, it is essentialthat you are aware of the current terms on whichthe offer is based. If you are in any doubt, please feelfree to ask for confirmation of the precise positionfor the year in question before you accept the offer.A full listing of the University’s Charter, Statutes,Ordinances and Regulations is available on request or at www.manchester.ac.uk/governance.

The University of Manchester is committed to providinga positive working and learning environment freefrom discrimination, harassment, or victimisation onthe grounds of gender, race, disability, spent criminalconvictions (where there is no exemption from thelegal provisions in place), sexual orientation, religion andbeliefs, socioeconomic background or age, where allstaff and students are treated with respect and dignity.

Partnership in International Management (PIM)

Manchester Business School is a member of thePartnership in International Management (PIM)university network, has more than 16 postgraduatepartner institutions worldwide and offers about 40 exchange places per year. About 20% of thegraduates in International Business and Managementhave academic experience abroad, and between 40 and 60% of the students on our programmescome from outside the United Kingdom.

PIM is an international consortium of business schoolsfounded in 1973. Each member institution representsthe highest degree of excellence in the fields ofbusiness and management, demonstrates leadershipin their geographic region and delivers an MSc, MBAor graduate-equivalent degree in management.

PIM facilitates the international exchange of MSc,MBA or masters degree-equivalent students amongits member institutions, encourages cooperationamong faculty members and researchers, andfacilitates the development of joint ventures.

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MBA Brochure 2008

Documents

Transcript of MBA Brochure 2008