The Manchester Global Part-time MBA
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
18 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 39,585 *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
* inclusive of 5% VAT paid in 4 installments
Introduction
Raise your aspirations on this world-class, international part-time MBA programme, with the Middle East centre in Dubai, UAE, which focuses on you as a leader from the beginning. From entrepreneurship to international finance you will benefit from the latest thinking and hone the skills that will set you apart in today's competitive marketplace.
There is only one Manchester MBA. Whichever pathway of the Manchester MBA you choose and wherever you study, you get the same internationally- renowned faculty, the same innovative teaching and learning methods and, crucially, the same qualification — an MBA from one of the most prestigious business schools in the world.
Each of our three part-time MBA programmes is designed to meet the needs of professionals at different stages of their careers and with different requirements and ambitions. However, some elements of the Manchester MBA are common across all programmes. These are the fundamental things that make the Manchester MBA stand out, however and wherever you choose to study.
Admissions
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Accreditations
Curriculum
Course units
Pre-MBA
- Manchester MBA Preparation Course (Online)
Core Courses
- Business Accounting and Finance
- Operationalising and Communicating Value
- Strategy and Competition
- Leading and Managing in a Global Environment
Applied Learning
- Live Business Project
Tailoring Your Journey
- Electives (choose three)
Personal and Professional Development
- MBA+
Structure
Global MBA (24 months)
The Global MBA is for professionals from any industry with at least three years of experience and strong career progression.
This flexible programme includes 31 days of teaching across six workshop residencies.
You will attend workshops for core courses at your home centre. For elective courses, you can attend workshops at any of our global centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore. We also run MBA workshops in additional locations, currently in Tokyo.
Global MBA Finance Accelerated (18 months)
Global MBA Finance Accelerated is an 18-month MBA for candidates with a minimum of three years of experience and professional finance qualifications such as ACCA and CIMA.
This specialist MBA includes 27 days of teaching across five workshop residencies.
You will attend workshops for core courses at your home centre. For elective courses, you can attend workshops at any of our global centres: Dubai, Hong Kong, Manchester, Shanghai and Singapore. We also run MBA workshops in additional locations, currently in Tokyo.
Scholarships and Funding
University of Manchester Alumni Bursary
If you have successfully graduated with a degree at the University of Manchester or UMIST, you can receive an alumni loyalty bursary, which is a 20% discount on the tuition fees that you are personally funding.
ESAAD cardholders get 20% off on The Manchester Global Part-time MBA
Company sponsorship
Many companies sponsor employees on the Global Part-time MBA. We can help you put together a business case that outlines the benefits to your organisation. We can also schedule a meeting or call with your HR department to talk through the programme. Please get in touch with us to find out more.
0% Interest Instalment Plan with Emirates NBD
Our students can pay the semester or entire fees using an Emirates NBD credit card and get 6-12 months instalments at 0% interest.
- One-time AED 49 processing fee per transaction.
- Log on to ENBD Online / Mobile Banking or Call 600 540000 to assist with the 0% interest instalment plan. More details are listed on this page
- Students can apply for a free life Emirates NBD credit card through this link
- This offer is only valid for UAE residents
Program Tuition Fee
Ideal Students
Is our Part-time Global MBA right for you?
Benefits
Top global organisations want global executives who thrive in a multicultural environment, have experience with other cultures, and can manage across boundaries. There will be opportunities to:
- Enhance your general management skills to move up or change career
- Broaden your understanding of international business by taking workshops at our global centres
- Learn from an internationally renowned team of academics, industry experts and business leaders
- Apply critical judgement and demonstrate leadership - all of which can be applied to your current role
- Work with global executives from the likes of AstraZeneca, Bank of New York Mellon, IBM, KPMG, PWC Siemens etc
- Please take advantage of our dedicated part-time Global Careers Service
A School as ambitious as you are!
A School as ambitious as you are!
Manchester is the home of original thinkers, and our long and proud history of research excellence continues the spirit of innovation and achievement for which the city is renowned.
At The University of Manchester - Middle East Centre, we pride ourselves on our challenging, life-changing MBA programme which attracts high-caliber students from prestigious companies worldwide.
We only recruit students who:
- Are ambitious, dynamic high achievers
- Want to push their career to the next level
- Have the stamina and motivation to manage an intensive, challenging MBA Programme
- Are open to new ideas, situations and challenges
- Have high expectations of themselves and others
- Thrive under extreme pressure
- Are both excellent leaders and effective team players
- Want to make a lasting impact on the business world
- Are striving to become socially responsible managers.
If this is you, and you want to find out more please get in touch with our Course Counsellors.
Program delivery
How will I learn?
Blended learning
The Global Executive MBA is taught through a combination of highly participative online learning and five global workshop residentials (32 days of face-to-face teaching in total). This blended learning approach is ideal for fitting your studies around your work and home commitments, while still getting an equivalent amount of on-campus teaching time as many full-time MBA programmes.
Global workshop residentials
Most courses that you will study include an intensive, three-day workshop residential. These are a chance to immerse yourself in your studies, away from the distractions of daily life, focus on what you want to achieve and build a strong, supportive cohort. At the workshops, you will experience a challenging mix of experiential learning from renowned business experts and practitioners, and group work focusing on real business problems. Plus there’s the opportunity to network, socialise and make connections that could transform your career. To give you extra flexibility, for elective courses we offer some courses that have more online or face-to-face learning to suit your commitments.
Online learning
Our online teaching, learning and student support include:
- Dedicated online learning and support hub
- Live online lectures and virtual workshops to support face-to-face workshops
- Virtual office hours with world-leading academics
- Online student surgeries
- Digital library
- Discussion forums
- Pre-sessional study skills and foundational review courses
- Virtual guest speakers and networking opportunities