About Alliance Manchester Business School
“ Building the next generation of
responsible leaders is at our core, with social responsibility at the heart of our teaching and research. The University will do this by encouraging passion for curiosity, innovation and lifelong learning while also providing the skills leaders will need, in business and education. ”
– Professor Ken McPhail, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School
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Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)
At Alliance Manchester Business School, ‘Original Thinking Applied’ sits at the heart of everything we do.
With triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, we provide world-class, industry-focused education to students and executives across the globe.
Our centres in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore open a world of opportunities for our students, researchers and clients. All over the world, we engage with businesses of all sizes to share expertise and form rewarding partnerships.
Over the years, we have developed strong ties with leading professional service bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and International Compliance Association (ICA), among others.
Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power, our influential research impacts all areas of business and management – from accounting and health management to big data and human rights.
Most recently, we were ranked 5th in the UK and 46th in the world in the Financial Times’s Global MBA Ranking. We are the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 recruiters according to the High Fliers report on The Graduate Market in 2023. Our MBA was also ranked 6th in the world in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2024.
Established in 1965 as one of the UK’s first two business schools, we are proud to be part of the prestigious University of Manchester and the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school.
A key moment in our history, in 2015 we were renamed Alliance Manchester Business School in recognition of Lord Alliance’s generous £15 million donation and his long-standing relationship with the University and the Business School.
At Alliance Manchester Business School, ‘Original Thinking Applied’ sits at the heart of everything we do.
With triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, we provide world-class, industry-focused education to students and executives across the globe.
Our centres in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore open a world of opportunities for our students, researchers and clients. All over the world, we engage with businesses of all sizes to share expertise and form rewarding partnerships.
Global Partnerships and Research Excellence
Over the years, we have developed strong ties with leading professional service bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and International Compliance Association (ICA), among others.
Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power, our influential research impacts all areas of business and management – from accounting and health management to big data and human rights.
Most recently, we were ranked 5th in the UK and 46th in the world in the Financial Times’s Global MBA Ranking. We are the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 recruiters according to the High Fliers report on The Graduate Market in 2023. Our MBA was also ranked 6th in the world in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2024.
Historic Legacy of a Prestigious Business School
Established in 1965 as one of the UK’s first two business schools, we are proud to be part of the prestigious University of Manchester and the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school.
A key moment in our history, in 2015 we were renamed Alliance Manchester Business School in recognition of Lord Alliance’s generous £15 million donation and his long-standing relationship with the University and the Business School.
Why Alliance Manchester Business School?
AMBS Rankings and Accreditations at a Glance
Alliance Manchester Business School holds triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS. Each body assesses a different dimension of quality:
AACSB
Faculty qualifications & academic impact
AMBA
Rigour and relevance of MBA programmes
EQUIS
Internationalisation & research output
Holding all three signals that AMBS meets the highest standards across every measure, not just one.
Our standings in independent global rankings reflect that quality:
5th UK
Financial Times Global MBA Ranking
6th
QS Online MBA Rankings 2024
3rd UK
Research power
AMBS also holds formal partnerships with leading professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and the International Compliance Association (ICA), connecting our graduates to globally recognised professional qualifications.
Every accreditation and ranking cited here applies equally to AMBS students studying through the Kuala Lumpur workshops. You sit the same assessments, are evaluated by the same external examiners and graduate with the same University of Manchester degree as students who study on campus.
*Rankings and accreditation status are correct as of the dates cited above and are reviewed periodically by the relevant accrediting and ranking bodies.
Faculty and Alumni Spotlight
Our programmes are taught by faculty who combine active research expertise with deep business experience, ensuring that what you learn is grounded in both academic rigour and real-world practice.
Mr Xavier Duran, MBA Programmes Director: leads the development and delivery of the Manchester Global MBA, bringing extensive experience in international business education and programme management.
Professor Arif Khurshed, Professor of Finance: a leading academic in corporate finance and financial markets, with research spanning IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and institutional investment.
The quality of our teaching is reflected in what our graduates go on to achieve:
“During the programme I progressed from vice president at a global investment bank to a partner at a ‘big four’ consulting firm.”
— Daryl Pereira, Director and Head of Office of the CISO, Asia Pacific, Google
Read more alumni stories
Original Thinking Applied
The application of original thinking is at the heart of everything we do. Our distinctive approach is captured in our brand essence Original Thinking Applied.
Original
We were one of the UK’s first two business schools, established in 1965.
Drawing on Manchester’s rich history, we aspire to deliver inventive business and management solutions through our world-class research and teaching.
We are inspired by Manchester, the world’s original modern city, with an ethos of enterprise, culture and innovation.
Thinking
We undertake cutting-edge and influential research which has a transformative impact on policy and practice.
Our research has significant reach: through the School, our international centres and our alumni network.
We develop world-class engaged scholars and produce highly employable graduates who question, challenge and make a difference.
Applied
We turn theory into practice across all our activity, through our programmes, business engagement and research.
Our academic staff provide insightful commentary on local, regional, national and global issues.
The Manchester Method, brought to life across all our programmes, focuses on applying theory, through group work, projects and practice-based learning.
Best Business Education at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)
Alliance Manchester Business School brings together over 60 years of academic heritage, triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and a global centre network spanning Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore. Our programmes are built on The Manchester Method, a teaching approach that applies theory directly to real business challenges through group work, live projects and reflection, so you graduate not just qualified, but ready to lead.
With over 60 years of academic excellence, AMBS has consistently ranked among the top business schools globally, making us a trusted choice for professionals seeking career advancement.
Top International Programmes in Business Management and Administration
Our comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate programmes is designed to meet diverse career aspirations:
A flexible programme allowing professionals to continue working while earning a prestigious MBA. The curriculum integrates real-world business challenges with academic theory, enabling immediate application of learning to workplace scenarios.
Manchester Global Executive MBA:
Tailored for senior executives and business leaders, this intensive programme focuses on strategic leadership and global business perspectives.
A specialized programme delivering in-depth knowledge of financial strategies and management practices essential for today’s global business environment.
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FAQs about Alliance Manchester Business School
Why choose Alliance Manchester Business School?
AMBS holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, a distinction fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold. Our MBA is ranked 6th globally (QS Online MBA Rankings 2024) and 5th in the UK / 46th in the world (Financial Times Global MBA Ranking), giving graduates in Malaysia the same internationally recognised qualification as our UK campus.
Are part-time programmes available in Alliance Manchester Business School?
Yes. The Manchester Global MBA and MSc Financial Management are both delivered part-time in Malaysia, letting working professionals study without pausing their careers. Faculty travel in from Manchester to teach face-to-face workshops locally, combined with structured online study between sessions.
Which programmes does Alliance Manchester Business School offer in Malaysia?
Alliance Manchester Business School offers three postgraduate programmes in Malaysia: the Manchester Global MBA, the Manchester Global Executive MBA, and the MSc Financial Management. All three are delivered part-time through a blended-learning model, combining face-to-face workshops led by faculty flying in from Manchester with structured online study, and each leads to the same University of Manchester qualification awarded on the Manchester campus.
Will my degree state The University of Manchester as the awarding university?
Yes. Every AMBS graduate in Malaysia receives an identical University of Manchester degree certificate to students who studied on the Manchester campus, with no separate overseas or international designation on the parchment. The same academic standards, external examiners, and quality assurance processes apply whether you study through the Manchester campus or through AMBS’s Kuala Lumpur workshops.
How does studying at AMBS in Malaysia compare to studying at the Manchester campus in the UK?
Studying at Alliance Manchester Business School in Malaysia leads to the exact same University of Manchester qualification as studying on the Manchester campus, assessed to the same academic standard by the same University. The main difference is delivery: in Malaysia, faculty fly in from Manchester to teach face-to-face workshops locally, blended with structured online study, letting working professionals keep their jobs while studying rather than relocating to the UK. Students can also travel to study electives at other Manchester global centres, including Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong and Shanghai, giving the Malaysia-based cohort the same international elective options available to on-campus students. The certificate does not distinguish between study locations, so employers see an identical University of Manchester MBA or MSc regardless of where it was completed.