The Manchester MBA Open Day
Take the first step towards an exciting future with Alliance Manchester Business School.
- Event Time
- 9 May 09:30 - 9 May 14:00
- Event Location
- Alliance Manchester Business School
- Event Type
- MBA
Join us on campus to learn how we’ll help you accelerate your career, expand your global network, and transform the way you lead.
This Open Day is designed for professionals who want to understand exactly how an MBA can deliver tangible career outcomes - whether that means advancing in your current role, pivoting industries, or scaling your own ventures. You'll gain practical insights into our programmes, meet faculty and students, and explore how the Manchester MBA supports leadership, career progression, and global networking.
As a global top 50 business school and top 5 in the UK (Financial Times MBA Rankings 2025), we equip our students to lead with impact. Through the Manchester Method, our signature learning approach, youll apply theory to live business challenges from day one.
What to expect from our Open Day
During this on-campus event, you will:
- Understand the Full-time and Professional MBA programmes
- Explore how the Manchester MBA drives career progression and leadership development
- Hear directly from current students about their experiences and outcomes
- Participate in a keynote session on AI and human skills
- Connect with MBA staff, students, and like-minded professionals
- Experience the campus environment via an optional guided tour
Agenda
|
Time |
Session |
Speaker |
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09:30 - 10:00 |
Registration and Refreshments |
|
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10:00 - 10:10 |
Welcome and Introduction |
Chris Healy, Head of MBA Recruitment and Marketing |
|
10:10 - 11:00 |
Keynote: Why AI Won't Take Your Job |
Jenni Rose, Senior Lecturer in Finance |
|
11:00 - 11:15 |
Full-time MBA Programme Introduction |
Marie Dutordoir, Full-time MBA Director and Professor of Finance |
|
11:15 - 11:30 |
Professional MBA Programme Introduction |
Xavier Duran, MBA Programmes Director |
|
11:30 - 12:30 |
Student Panel (Full-time and Part-time MBA Programmes) |
Chris Healy, Head of MBA Recruitment and Marketing |
|
12:30 - 13:30 |
Free Lunch and Networking |
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13:30 - 14:00 |
Optional Campus Tour |
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Who should attend?
This Open Day is particularly relevant for:
- Professionals considering an MBA to accelerate or pivot their career
- Mid-career individuals aiming for leadership roles
- Entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to scale their ideas
- Senior professionals looking for flexible MBA study options
Why attend?
Choosing an MBA is a major investment in your future. This Open Day lets you go beyond brochures and rankings to experience Manchester first-hand. You’ll leave with:
- Clarity on which programme suits your career goals
- Connections with staff, students, and peers
- A tangible sense of the Manchester MBA community and experience
Register now to secure your place. >>
Keynote speaker profile: Jenni Rose
Jenni Rose is a Senior Lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School, specialising in auditing, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis. She has been an academic since 2015 and was awarded the Distinguished Teacher of the Year in 2020 for her innovative and engaging teaching methods.
Jenni is passionate about empowering others through interactive learning, peer-to-peer support, and career adaptability. She runs Vivere Workshops, delivering sessions on resilience, emotional intelligence, work-life integration, and personal branding for organisations such as CABA, Telefonica, and Grant Thornton. Her teaching philosophy focuses on enabling current and future business leaders to flourish, feel empowered, and maximise their potential.