About
Alliance Manchester Business School
Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), part of the University of Manchester, was established in 1965 as one of the UK's first two business schools. Today, we are the largest campus-based business and management school in the UK, and 'Original Thinking Applied' is at the heart of everything we do.
A full-service business school, we provide industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates, and professionals. The school has a global reach with centres in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. In 2021, the Research Excellence Framework (REF) ranked the school 3rd in the UK for research power – the school’s influential research impacts business locally, nationally, and internationally.
We draw on 60 years of internationally renowned business research and extensive industry experience to create tailored open and customised programmes that have a real impact on individual and business performance. In the past ten years over 20,000 delegates – and their employers – have reaped the rewards of our rigorous and challenging programmes.
We design and deliver dynamic development programmes for leaders and managers across the private and public sectors, developing high value leaders, shaping business strategy, and improving organisational performance. Our programmes aim to equip people with the skills to do things differently, not just teach them theory.
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Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power (RED, 2021).
Triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS.
First British University to make social responsibility a core strategic goal.
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Why choose Alliance Manchester Business School
We're part of the world-renowned University of Manchester and our courses are delivered by some of the most highly regarded academics in business and management, who turn theory into practice.
Whatever your needs, we have tailored a diverse programme of courses, or we can work with you to tailor your own programme to meet your business needs.
Our courses will inspire you to lead with vision, supercharge your skills and empower you to build a brilliant career.
All Executive Education delegates become part of our Executive Education network, rubbing shoulders with contemporaries from a diverse range of organisations and industries, with access to our ground-breaking research and the opportunity to network at a host of events.
Awards & Accreditations
AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
Accredited
AMBA
Accredited
EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System)
Accredited
5th in the UK for Global MBA
Financial Times (2025)
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Reviews
Average rating 5
Our company is a fast growing, mid-sized company, which means we have to be flexible with the changes involved with growth whilst providing a stable core for employees, so I tho...
During my week on the course, I acquired a great deal of skills. However, the most significant knowledge I gained was about myself as a manager and how my actions impact my team...
What I enjoyed most about the course was the style of facilitation. Robin Martin was very interactive, he was very communicative and took a relaxed approach rather than a heavil...