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The upcoming Intake is now open for application
2 Intakes per year: January and July
Study format: Part-time, Online lectures (Interactive) + Workshops (Discussion-based)
Flexible duration: 2~5 years
Assessment: Practical approach - Business cases assignments (NO exams)
Diverse nationalities: Hong Kong (30%) + Overseas (70%): Japan, S.Korea, Taiwan, S.China, Southeast- Asia, UK, Europe, US, Canada, Australia etc.
Fast Track for CPA, CFA or CIMA holders: 18-month, course exemption
Delivery mode: Over 30 years' experience of teaching Blended programme
*The same MBA degree as students in Manchester
*The only UK MBA with a campus in Hong Kong to provide direct support to students in East Asia and offer opportunity for students to interact on campus.
*Scholarships available - please click here to check with our admissions staff.
Practical and applicable
World recognised
Flexible and portable
Benefits of diversity
Innovation & Technology
Strong local support
Small class teaching
Research-led
Strong heritage
Comprehensive career services
Global immersion
Identical UK awarded
Travelling cohort
Global Executive MBA
Study format: Part-time, Online lectures + Workshops
Flexible duration: 18-month
Workshop locations:
To learn more details, join our Course Introduction Session.
Notes
The school has been renamed Alliance Manchester Business School (or Alliance MBS) since September 2015, in recognition of Lord Alliance's generous £15 million donation and his long-standing relationship with us.
Registration No. 250144. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
7 Core courses
*Note: only 6 core courses for CPA/CFA/CIMA members
1. Leading Global Transitions
2. Leading People and Organisations
3. Operationalizing and Communicating Value
4. Business Accounting and Finance (exemption for CPA/CFA/CIMA professionals or equivalent)
5. Strategy and Innovation Part A
6. Strategy and Innovation Part B
7. Developing Managerial and Career Success
3 Elective courses (chosen from the following list)
1 Group project
Assessments
Workshop Presentation + Case-based assignment | NO exams
To learn more details, join our Course Introduction Session.
The above information is correct at time of publication (August 2024) but subject to change
Start Your Global MBA Journey Now
As a member of the Manchester Global MBA community, you will grow alongside peers from across 5 global campuses, studying together to acquire the skills and confidence to achieve your career visions. Read on to apply now.
Available Intakes: January and July
Modality: Part-Time, Blended (Online and Offline)
Timeline and Application Checklist
Closing date for applications: Approximately 1 month prior to the start date*.
*Exceptions may be considered on case-by-case basis.
Recommended application date: To ensure that you can make the most of the scholarships offered on a rolling basis, we advise that you reach out to our Manchester Global MBA Admissions Tem as soon as possible to schedule a scholarship assessment.
Upon offer of a scholarship, applicants will be able to secure it by submitting their application package and accepting an offer for the Manchester Global MBA within a certain timeframe.
The breakdown of the time required for the full admissions process is as follows:
1. Application Package Submission: 2-14 Days
-Submit your online application containing:
-Manchester Admissions Test (45-minute online test with Verbal, Numerical, Logical sections)
-Submit by email
2. Admissions Committee Review of Application Package and Offer Issuance: 1-2 Working Days
3. Offer Acceptance: 1-7 Days
Upon offer issuance, you will need to accept your offer by paying your first instalment (25% of your tuition fee minus any
4. Payment Verification and Enrolment: 2-7 Working Days
5. Access to Course Materials: 14 Days in Advance of Intake date
6. Start Your Manchester Global MBA in January or July
Entry requirements
To enrol in our Manchester Global MBA programme, we require at least 3 years' work experience in a managerial or professional role plus a recognised degree, or 10 years' managerial experience instead of a recognised degree.
Fees
We offer various scholarships to selected applicants. To learn more, please attend our Course Introduction Session. Register here.
Scholarships
In order to ensure that we have a student cohort with extremely diverse backgrounds, industries and nationalities, we will offer various scholarships to selected MBA applicants. Join our Admission Events to learn more.
Government loan for Hong Kong resident
If you are a Hong Kong permanent resident, you may be eligible for a Non-Means Tested Loan provided by the Government Student Financial Assistance Agency. The maximum loan is capped at the tuition fee payable, and the loan repayment period can extend to 15 years after programme completion (for details, please call 21506223).
*Name of Institution: University of Manchester / Course Code: B11060001
Tax deduction expenses of self-education in Hong Kong
Tuition fees of The University of Manchester - Master Business Administration is deductible under salaries tax. The link below will take you to further information about what you can claim for and when you should make a claim. More on deductions for expenses of self-education.
Sales tax / consumption tax exemption in Japan
No Consumption Tax is required for this overseas programme (lower cost comparing with local MBA in Japan).
Tax credit for education expenses in Korea
15% tax credit for education expenses 본 과정은 연말정산시 본인이 지출한 교육비의 15% 세금 환급이 이루어지는 프로그램입니다
Why Manchester vs. Other Hong Kong Universities: 1-2
Admissions & Entry Requirements: 3-8
Fees, Scheduling & Flexibility: 9-14
Curriculum & Evaluation: 15-17
Prestige, Authenticity & Career Outcomes: 18-21
The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA offers five distinct structural and academic advantages over traditional public university MBA programs in Hong Kong, which rely heavily on localized evening schedules, structured semesters, and high-pressure written exams:
The University of Manchester is ranked among the world's top 40 institutions, holds the prestigious Triple-Crown Accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB), and is the only UK higher education institution in Hong Kong to operate its own dedicated physical campus with permanent local staff and learning facilities.
Enrolling at our Causeway Bay centre provides unique structural and academic advantages that local or distance-learning programs cannot match:
The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA admission criteria standardly require a recognized bachelor's degree with three years of professional experience, while concurrently offering a non-degree entry route for exceptional candidates with a minimum of 10 years of robust managerial work experience. The admissions committee at The University of Manchester evaluates all applicants holistically based on demonstrated corporate achievements, leadership potential, career progression, and strong English communication skills.
No, the GMAT or GRE score is not a mandatory requirement for admission to The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA program; instead, applicants complete the Manchester Admissions Test—a 45-minute online assessment of verbal, numerical, and logical ability for which practice tests are available upon request. Since the practical executive curriculum focuses on applied management capabilities rather than standard exam memorization, this targeted evaluation replaces traditional graduate testing.
The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA is designed for mid-career managers looking to accelerate into general management, whereas the Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) targets senior directors and C-suite leaders focusing on macro global business strategy. While both tracks award an identical, triple-accredited Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Manchester, they differ across key parameters:
Yes, candidates without a primary bachelor's degree can apply for The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA via the professional entry route if they possess a minimum of 10 years of robust managerial, executive, or entrepreneurial experience. The University of Manchester recognizes that exceptional business leadership can be developed through extensive corporate experience, allowing practical achievements to stand in place of formal academic credentials.
Yes, the University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA cohort accommodates both mid-career professionals in their early 30s and senior directors or business owners in their late 40s and 50s. Ambitious managers in their 30s use this program from The University of Manchester to accelerate their transition into strategic leadership, while senior executives benefit from refreshing their strategic frameworks and exchanging cross-functional insights with a mature peer group.
The typical student cohort at The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA possesses an average of 10 to 14 years of professional work experience and holds significant managerial responsibilities. The student profile at The University of Manchester is highly international and spans diverse industries, including banking and finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, engineering, construction, and the public sector.
Reflecting the global nature of the programme, students join us from a wide range of regions:
(Data based on the January 2026 MBA intake)
The tuition fees for The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA can be paid in flexible interest-free instalments, allowing students to spread the cost over 4 instalments or 12 instalments, and 3 instalments for the accelerated pathways. All tuition fees include full access to online learning materials, university digital library resources, and attendance at all mandatory face-to-face workshop residentials. For HK permanent residents, the programme is eligible for HK Government’s ENLS (low-interest education loan scheme)
The standard pathway for The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA is completed in 24 months, with accelerated 18-month tracks available at The University of Manchester for qualified finance and accounting professionals. Working managers enrolled at The University of Manchester should expect to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week to independent study, interactive online learning platforms, and group project collaborations.
No, The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA cannot be completed entirely online; it utilizes a hybrid blended learning model combining 85-90% autonomous digital study with 10-15% mandatory face-to-face workshop residentials. Approximately 28 days of physical attendance is required over the course of the program, with each face-to-face workshop lasting between 3 to 6 days.
If a critical business trip or corporate relocation conflicts with a workshop block at The University of Manchester East Asia Centre in Hong Kong, students can request to attend the identical module seamlessly at any other international hub across Manchester, Dubai, Shanghai, and Singapore. To provide further flexibility for busy executives, the program also offers the following options:
The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA accommodates busy executives by utilizing a highly flexible blended learning model that requires physical attendance at face-to-face workshop residentials only once every 2 to 3 months. These sessions are structured as intensive, multi-day blocks—spanning consecutive weekdays and weekends—rather than stretching across long semesters, allowing corporate professionals to plan their calendars well in advance.
To create a flexible learning environment for students with full-time jobs we provide below alternative methods for the face-to-face workshops:
Yes. The University of Manchester’s global network allows you to seamlessly transfer your home centre if you undergo a permanent corporate relocation or personal move during the programme. Because the Global Part-time MBA shares an identical curriculum and structure worldwide, you can smoothly transition your administrative base across our five global locations, ensuring zero disruption to your studies.
The global centres are located in:
The "Manchester Method" at The University of Manchester replaces passive textbook memorization with a practice-based, reflective learning framework focused heavily on group dynamics and live corporate scenarios. This approach by The University of Manchester trains students to apply rigorous management theories directly to operational challenges, producing highly employable MBAs capable of leading cross-functional corporate initiatives.
No, The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA features zero traditional written examinations and replaces the standard academic thesis with a The University of Manchester Live Business Project capstone. Students at The University of Manchester are evaluated entirely through continuous assessment, including individual case studies, strategic corporate reports, and live group consulting briefs for commercial enterprises.
Yes, after establishing a core business foundation, students at The University of Manchester can customize their Global Part-time MBA curriculum through advanced elective pathways. The University of Manchester specialization options include high-demand sectors such as Financial Technology (FinTech), Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Digital Banking and Blockchain, and International Business Strategy.
The University of Manchester Global Part-time MBA accelerates professional upward mobility by equipping managers with global strategic frameworks, cross-cultural leadership skills, and dedicated career services.
The Manchester Global MBA is structurally designed to help you reach your next goal and transform your career across three distinct pathways:
The University of Manchester is the only overseas institution operating a fully staffed, permanent physical facility with student support infrastructure in Hong Kong covering the East Asia Region. Located in Causeway Bay, The University of Manchester East Asia Centre provides real-time administrative support across Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), ensuring a seamless executive education experience for The University of Manchester students.
To deliver this standard of excellence, the Centre operates with three dedicated, in-house teams:
Yes, the MBA degree certificate and official academic transcripts are issued directly by The University of Manchester home institution in the UK and are completely identical to the UK on-campus award. Students in the programme are formally invited to graduate in the UK at the main Manchester campus alongside all other University of Manchester graduates.
Students instantly join a global network of over 60,000 alumni across 176 countries, including a powerful community of over 20,000 based in Asia connected to The University of Manchester. The University of Manchester Alumni Association (Hong Kong) hosts more than 30 networking activities annually across the East Asia region, including masterclasses, corporate mixers, and regional business summits.
Additionally, we actively collaborate with leading international chambers of commerce to expand your professional reach, including:
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Global Part-time MBA

퇴사나 장기 유학 없이 저녁과 주말로 나눠 학업을 이어갈 수 있습니다. 시간표가 미리 공개되고 여러 시간대 화상 강의로 유연하게 학습합니다.
실제 비즈니스 케이스를 중심으로 토론하는 Manchester Method를 배웁니다. 다양한 선택과목으로 원하는 방향에 맞춰 과정을 직접 구성할 수 있습니다.
영국 맨체스터대학교(QS 세계대학랭킹 2027 40위)에서 수여하는 것과 동일한 MBA 학위를 받습니다. 전 세계 1% 미만의 경영대학만 받는 Triple Crown 인증까지 갖췄습니다.
다양한 국적과 산업 배경의 동료들과 그룹 프로젝트로 교류합니다. 이렇게 쌓은 네트워크는 졸업 후 커리어 확장의 기회로 이어집니다.

“영국과 미국의 여러 MBA 중 가장 유연한 곳을 택했습니다”
온라인과 오프라인 수업을 병행할 수 있어 경력을 중단할 걱정 없이 제 일정에 맞춰 학업을 이어갈 수 있습니다. 실무 경험이 풍부한 교수진이 실제 비즈니스 사례로 수업을 이끌어, 교과서 속 문제와는 다른 현실적인 과제를 다룰 수 있었습니다.

“엔지니어에서 창업가로, 맨체스터 글로벌 MBA를 통해 만든 변화였습니다”
프로그램의 유연성과 세계적인 순위, 글로벌 인지도와 탄탄한 동문 네트워크까지, 선택을 망설일 이유가 없었습니다. Negotiation Skill과 DBIC(Doing Business in China) 선택과목으로 실전 감각을 키웠고, 엔지니어였던 저는 세일즈를 거쳐 지금은 제 사업을 운영하는 창업가가 되었습니다.

“네트워킹보다 실력을 키우고 싶었습니다”
바이오테크 기술직에서 경영 역할로 전환하며 재무와 전략 지식이 필요했는데, 국내 MBA 다수는 네트워킹에 치우쳐 있다는 인상을 받았습니다. Manchester Global MBA는 다문화 환경에서의 리더십과 협상 경험을 함께 얻을 수 있었고, Management in Practice 과목에서는 실제 회사의 유통 구조를 새로 설계해보기도 했습니다.
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