Full-time MBA Young Potential Leaders

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1 Full-time MBA Young Potential Leaders Alliance Manchester Business School Full-time MBA Young Potential Leaders

2 Young Potential Leaders Study world class MBA and a fast-track your future 3 An exclusive opportunity for high calibre, ambitious graduates to join our MBA For graduates with less than three years work experience Confirm your status as a high flier Supported by a range of scholarships

3 The Full-time MBA months that will transform and your life 18you, your career 6months of consultancy projects with live clients. Tailor your journey with: An internship A study tour or elective at one of our global centres An international exchange Manchester electives Projects Truly global: Over 30 nationalities International projects and exchanges 5 global centres Alumni across 169 countries Applied learning Learn by doing with the Manchester Method.

4 10 reasons to choose the Full-time MBA Client contact Our unique, hands-on approach to learning gives you more client-facing hours than any other MBA six months worth so you can test theories in real-world situations, build contacts and stay connected to business. You will benefit from working with a diverse range of local, national and international clients, from not-for-profit organisations to global blue chips. Internship Whether you are 100% clear about your future plans or looking to change direction, a ten-week internship gives you the opportunity to test drive a new job function, industry or organisation. Our MBAs secure internships with a broad range of organisations, from multinationals to start-ups. Global experience Boost your CV with international business exposure. You will work on live projects with global clients, and you will have the option to study abroad through an overseas exchange, a study tour or electives at our global centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. Our MBAs are handpicked from all over the world China Study Tour in Shanghai International diversity Study as part of a handpicked cohort that represents over 30 nationalities and diverse professional backgrounds. You will gain new perspectives. You will also build a valuable global network of friends and business colleagues and experience of working with people from a wide range of cultures and industries. Career support Our careers service will work in partnership with you to identify your strengths, define your objectives and devise a career strategy. A structured programme of careers support runs throughout the programme and includes skills sessions, recruiter presentations, networking events, guest speakers and sectorspecific events. Our global network of recruiters includes companies such as Deloitte, Google and Credit Suisse.

5 Learn from the best You will learn from people at the cutting edge of global business research and consultancy. Our academics are internationally renowned and many have a background in industry. They are regularly invited to comment on business issues by leading media channels. Strong connections Build an impressive contact list via projects, internships and visiting guest speakers. You will also make lifelong connections with your fellow classmates, tutors and alumni. Team building in the Lake District during induction Alumni network With over 50,000 alumni from 169 countries, from day one you will be part of a global community that is dedicated to improving the MBA for current and future students. Clubs and competitions Get involved in industry-specific clubs and international competitions to boost your CV and build your contact base. Annual International Football Challenge Student life Think hard and play harder. From sports clubs to social events, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy life beyond the classroom.

6 Give your CV the edge Young Potential Leaders from Alliance MBS have achieved success in a range of sectors. Dr. Basit Altaf Country Manager, Johnson & Johnson Dubai Although I had a non-typical pre-mba background, the YPL programme gave me the exposure to stand out and fasttrack my career. I secured a position that usually required more than double the experience I had, and I have excelled thanks to the skill set that I honed at Alliance MBS. Alongside my full-time role, I have also established myself as a successful independent consultant working with some of the biggest companies in the world. Abigail Blake Senior Project Manager, Insight & Data British Gas After graduating with a Master s degree, I returned to Alliance MBS to build on these foundations and pursue a career in management. The project work and internship helped me develop skills that are invaluable in my new role. Liam Wadsworth Operations Manager, Amazon I came into the MBA with a finance background, targeting technology as my exit industry. Alliance MBS set me up for this perfectly. The Postgraduate Careers Service helped me land the perfect internship to aid the transition, and following that I secured a role on Amazon s MBA programme before I graduated.

7 Creating value for over 50 years An MBA from Alliance MBS gives you instant credibility. We are triple accredited, globally-renowned and ranked 5th in the UK and 35th globally.* 50 years old one of the UK s first two business schools established in nd in the UK for research power (REF 2014)** 5 international centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore MBA ranked 5th in the UK* 35 th globally* 3 international accreditations Part of 1% of business schools to achieve this *Financial Times Global MBA Rankings ** There are various ways of measuring research power. The University s preferred measurement is 4*/3* times number of staff submitted.

8 How to apply Only a handful of young graduates get the opportunity to become a Young Potential Leader could you be one of them? Entry requirements Permanent residency in the UK* A first class bachelor s degree, or An upper second class bachelor s degree plus a master s degree with distinction (both from Russell Group** universities) Graduated in the last three years Up to three years professional work experience, demonstrating higher than average performance compared to peers If you have no formal work experience, you should have completed one or more of the following: internship, work placement(s), overseas exchange, gap year volunteering, or a major project demonstrating your capabilities and initiative Highly articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Dynamic, ambitious, enthusiastic and energetic with exceptional maturity, self-confidence and self-awareness. Full application details are available at: ftmba/apply * Indefinite leave to remain in the UK. ** A list of Russell Group universities is available at: Fees Tuition fees for the 2016 entry are 41,000. These fees are for the total tuition cost of the programme and are payable in six instalments. Living expenses are additional. A range of scholarships are available for Young Potential Leaders, ranging from 10,000 to full fees. Students accepted for entry are eligible to apply for a loan with Prodigy Finance. Please see: University of Manchester alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on fees. Get in touch Meet us at an event near you Meet us at an event online Call us to arrange a personal consultation Tel: +44 (0) mba@mbs.ac.uk This brochure is prepared in advance of the entry dates it relates to and all information is accurate at the time of going to press.