Overview

The Global Executive Master of Business Administration course from The University of Manchester is an 18-month accelerated pathway of the Global MBA for a closed cohort of senior MBA candidates with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience and significant managerial expertise.

The programme equips you to lead effectively through uncertainty, seize opportunities to innovate in a changing business landscape, and solve the complex business challenges you face every day in a senior role.

Careers

From the start of your Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) programme you'll have access to a range of career and extra-curricular support and resources.

Their dedicated team of Senior Careers Consultants are on hand throughout your programme, offering personalised, one-on-one consultations - either in-person or online - to help you define and achieve your career goals.

They take the time to:

Understand your background, aspirations, and strengths

Work closely with you to identify opportunities and expand your network

Craft a strategic plan that aligns with your ambitions.

Accreditation

AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Leading Global Transitions

Leading People and Organisations

Operationalising and Communicating Value

Business Accounting and Finance

Strategy and Competition

Digital Economy - AI, Platforms and Business

The Reflective Executive

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-28 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Shanghai, China
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Singapore, Singapore
Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Significant professional experience in management roles

Significant international exposure

A satisfactory admissions test - we accept GMAT®, GMAC Executive Assessment, GRE® or Manchester Admissions Test (MAT)

Proof of English competency - this is assessed throughout the admissions process

The essay question - you can prepare this in advance and copy and paste it into the application form

Your CV or resume

Your degree or professional qualification documents

Your supporting evidence for APL if you do not have a degree

One work-related reference

Your Manchester Admissions Test (MAT) result.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28833 GBP / year

≈ 28833 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

28833 GBP / year

≈ 28833 GBP / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

China
Hong Kong (SAR)
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

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Work Permits

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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