Business Administration MBA
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Degree awarded: MBA
Duration: 18 months full-time.
Entry requirements:
Normally an honours degree, or the equivalent, from any academic background. If you do not have a first degree, you may be eligible if you have significant work experience.
If you are applying under the Young Potential Leaders's entry-route then a First Class honours degree is required.
Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:
- MBA (full-time)
UK/EU students (per annum): £38,000 (Fee Collected by School)
International students (per annum): £38,000 (Fee Collected by School)
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Additional expenses:
Expenses for a single student (estimated):
- Total Living Expenses for one year: £9,600 (£800 per month)
- Total Living Expenses for 19 months: £15,200
Expenses for a student coming to Manchester with their partner/family
- Total Living Expenses for one year: £15,000 (£1,250 per month)
- Total Living Expenses for 19 months: £23,750
Scholarships/sponsorships:
Scholarships
A range of part-tuition fee scholarships are available for British, EEA, and international candidates, as well as for candidates with specific industry backgrounds.
Scholarships are generally awarded at £5,000, £15,000 or £20,000. A small amount of larger scholarships are available for highly-exceptional candidates who attend an assessment centre. Please check the MBS website for most most recent information.
Manchester Loyalty Bursary
The following candidates will be eligible for a Manchester Business School Loyalty Bursary: 20% discount on the Full-time MBA programme tuition fee (£37,400 for September 2012 entry)
- If you hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from the University of Manchester (or former UMIST).
- If you have successfully completed the Manchester Business School High Flyers Programme.
The Alumni Bursary discount will be applied to the fees remaining after any scholarship has been awarded.
Number of places/applicants: Typical class size of 120-140 students from over 20 nationalities.
Contact email: mba@mbs.ac.uk
Contact telephone: +44 (0)161 275 6414
How to apply:
The Manchester Full-time MBA has a tailored application form. Please do not complete an application using the general University of Manchester postgraduate application form.
How to apply
The MBA Young Potential Leader's entry-route has a seperate application process. Do not use the standard Full-time MBA application form.
How to apply : MBA Young Potential Leader's entry-route
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Y | N | N | N |