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Accounting students undertake speed interviews and networking

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Second year BSc (Hons) Accounting students participated in the annual Speed Networking and Interview session last month, as part of the Professional Accounting Practice course unit. >>

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Centre of Financial Technology Studies joins forces with Digital Pound Foundation

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The Centre of Financial Technology Studies, based at AMBS, has joined the Digital Pound Foundation (DPF) as a strategic partner. >>

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Manchester FA announces strategic partnership with AMBS to boost business education in football

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

AMBS and the Manchester Football Association (MFA) have announced a new strategic partnership, which will see the two collaborate in delivering teaching and research around the business of football. >>

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Alliance MBS VCIC final highlights outstanding talent and investment skills

Friday, November 29, 2024

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) hosted its highly anticipated Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) final on Friday, November 15. >>

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Global MBA alumna shortlisted for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Arthur Huang, a Global MBA alumna, has been shortlisted for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the prestigious AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2025. >>

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Weak regulation of PFI leads to fraud risk

Weak regulation of PFI leads to fraud risk

Monday, July 6, 2015

Weak regulation of PFI (Private Finance Initiative) style contracts for public services is leading to a lack of transparency and a far greater risk of potential fraud.

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Research
In Conversation With Ken McPhail

In Conversation With Ken McPhail

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Ken McPhail is Professor of Accounting at MBS. Among his prize-winning articles are a four volume work on accounting ethics.

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Business and human rights, Research, School
Study finds women more risk-averse in the boardroom

Study finds women more risk-averse in the boardroom

Thursday, July 2, 2015

What role does gender play when it comes to making key company decisions? And what is the attitude to risk among women CEOs?

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Research
How your brand can affect your share price

How your brand can affect your share price

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

It is well known that a strong brand tends to equate with strong financial value. But what particular variables affect this relationship?

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School
Karel Williams comments in the Financial Times on the selection of the interim Greater Manchester mayor

Karel Williams comments in the Financial Times on the selection of the interim Greater Manchester mayor

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Karel Williams, Professor of Political Economy, commented in the Financial Times today on the selection process of the interim Greater Manchester mayor; the mayor who will arguably be the country’s most powerful civic leader

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School
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