For the past 60 years, Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) has been leading the way in business education, helping future innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders around the world develop the skills to tackle the challenges that matter most.

Here at Manchester Young Professionals (MYP), we’re proud to partner with AMBS on their suite of MBA programmes, as our Careers Partner, bringing MYP access to that incredible expertise and insight.

In this edition of ‘Get to Know’, you’ll learn a little more about who AMBS are and how they help young people develop their skills, expand their networks, and take the next step in their business careers.

Who are Alliance Manchester Business School?

For over sixty years, Alliance Manchester Business School has been changing the way business is taught and experienced. Since opening in 1965 as one of the UK’s first business schools, AMBS has focused on giving students a mix of strong academic learning and practical skills that they can go out and use in the real world once they finish their studies.

At the heart of everything AMBS does is innovation. AMBS carries out research across finance, marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, and this research directly shapes how students learn. At AMBS, students work on hands-on projects, collaborate in teams, and apply what they learn to challenges that reflect real business situations.

Alliance Manchester Business School offers a range of programmes for people at different points in their careers. From undergraduate degrees to master’s courses and MBA programmes, there are options for students and professionals looking to grow their skills in business and take the next step. AMBS also provides shorter courses and executive programmes for those who want to learn without committing to a full degree. 

AMBS goes global

With MBA global centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore, Alliance Business School has gone global. This gives students the chance to experience business in a variety of cultures as well as gain insight into how different markets operate. 

Collaboration is our key purpose here at MYP, and this partnership makes perfect sense, offering students a fantastic opportunity to work with people from across the world and develop communication skills that are more important than ever. Whether you’re looking to study locally or hoping to work abroad, AMBS helps open doors to prepare students for success anywhere with their full-time and part-time MBA programmes.

Helping prepare students for the real world

AMBS gives its MBA students the opportunity to work on real-life business projects, with many getting given the chance to work directly with companies, helping them gain a real sense of how a business operates and some of the challenges they might face.

These experiences help students prepare for their future careers, helping them build practical skills alongside their classroom learning, whilst building their confidence along the way. AMBS also gives young professionals the opportunity to connect with industry experts and take part in workshops, learning from experienced mentors in a hands-on setting.

Why study an MBA at Alliance Manchester Business School

There are many reasons why to consider studying The Manchester MBA at AMBS:

  • MBAs that can be studied full-time or part-time whilst continuing to work
  • MBAs that are suitable for young professionals from 22 to 39
  • Internships at the likes of American Express, Amazon, Bentley and LadBible
  • Average salary of over £115k, three years after graduation
  • 99% average salary increase three years after graduation
  • Scholarships and funding – Opportunities to make learning more accessible 

With access to scholarships and international opportunities, studying at AMBS equips students with the experience they need to succeed in the real world.

MYP and AMBS: A true partnership

At Manchester Young Professionals (MYP), we’re proud to partner with The Manchester MBA Recruitment Team at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). This collaboration gives our members access to workshops, networking events, and talks from leading academics and industry experts. 

One of the most exciting aspects of our collaboration is the access it gives members to scholarships and funding for their suite of MBA programmes. A great example is Alice Emily Osborne, a member of the MYP community, who secured a full scholarship to join AMBS’s MBA Class of 2026. Alice credits her involvement with MYP as a stepping stone to discovering AMBS, after meeting the MBA team at an MYP Supper Club. Alice was drawn to the school’s hands-on learning approach and global perspective. 

Fancy growing connections like this? Get involved with our business networking events – it might just be the first step towards your next big opportunity!