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The University of Manchester has been named the world’s number one university in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, released today (Wednesday, 21 April). The University topped the table of more than 1,200 universities from around the world on action taken towards the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN’s 17 SDGs …

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This year, Alliance MBS awarded eight incoming undergraduate students with social responsibility scholarships. Alliance MBS was the first UK business school, as part of The University of Manchester, to make social responsibility a core strategic goal. These annually awarded scholarships are just one of the ways in which the School illustrates its commitment to the …

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The 8 March is celebrated annually as International Women’s Day (IWD). It is a day to reflect on the achievements of women worldwide. As part of our celebrations, we looked back at the amazing journeys and achievements of some of our female MBAs over the past year. Tania Rahman Tania Rahman, Full-time MBA class of …

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When the first lockdown hit, AMBS marketing academics Alex Gunz and Dawn Holmes realised that there might be an opportunity to have some fun spreading some learning. They thought people might want to learn more about the wealth of brands, commercial offerings and messages that permeate their everyday lives. To satisfy this curiosity, they started …

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Daniel Shuttleworth, Managing Director at Greensill and MBA alumnus, has been appointed to the Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board. Daniel, who graduated from Alliance MBS with his MBA in 2018, said it was a “pleasure and privilege” to join the Board. “I am very passionate about Manchester, the city region and the Business School, …

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The annual ranking of the world’s best full-time MBAs also places Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) 4th in the UK and 10th in Europe. The rankings are representative of AMBS improving in 10 of the 20 categories assessed by the Financial Times. This includes a 20-place increase in the career progress of AMBS’ alumni, with …

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For aspiring working professional looking to level up their skills and accelerate their career, an MBA can be the key to opening up enticing career opportunities and achieving higher industry credibility. An MBA is not just an opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge, it is also a smart investment for working professionals who plan …

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Congratulations to our academic staff who have been named in this year’s New Year’s Honours Professor Rachel Griffith became a Dame of the British Empire for services to Economic Policy and Education. She is Professor of Economics at the University as well as Research Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). She is a …

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For most mid-career working professionals considering doing an MBA, advancement within one’s industry is of top priority. But can doing the MBA help in changing careers as well? Answer: yes. An MBA allows for big career pivots because of its versatility. It touches on an array of business disciplines where you will pick up new …

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The New Era of Digital Banking in Singapore On 4th December 2020, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the award of Singapore’s first two Digital Full Bank licenses to the Tech giants Sea and Grab-Singtel consortium. This long-awaited announcement was originally expected to be released in mid-2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …

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