University of Manchester launches prestigious Global MBA program in KL

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The University of Manchester (South East Asia) Centre launched its Manchester Global Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Programme in Malaysia, making KL the 6th city in the world to host one of UoM’s prestigious graduate workshops. The programme is triple accredited by AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS – placing it among the elite in business schools around the world.

Designed to be flexible and portable, the Manchester Global MBA Programme is primed to cater to a diverse class profile; many of whom hold senior positions in organisations spanning over 15 industries including manufacturing, finance, consulting, medical, and technology. It can be tailored to fit various career trajectories and, more importantly, specializes in international experiential learning, with thematic courses that reflect current geopolitical and economic affairs across the globe.

The goal? Competitive Malaysian business leaders with a socially responsible, global-first mindset.

Dafinah Hilmi. Image provided by the University of Manchester.

One such talent is Dafinah Hilmi, current Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad. An alumni from the class of 2021, Dafinah rose through the ranks from lead positions in trade sales and commercial banking to her current CEO role.

“The Manchester experience was so inclusive and people-centric — having to adapt to such a dynamic cohort of colleagues across different time zones and nationalities really grew both my personal resilience and professional communication skills.” – Dafinah

The cross-continental exposure of the MBA programme is made possible by The Manchester Method, a proprietary experiential learning approach that incorporates blended on-site and online learning with hands-on workshop residentials and live projects. The ‘block’ course structure also provides the added option of an accelerated 18-month pathway.

Students will take their core courses in global business and management in Malaysia, facilitated by faculty members and instructors from The University of Manchester’s main campus in the UK. Students are also given the freedom of choosing between more than 20 specialist electives that can be studied overseas at any of the university’s Global Centres in Manchester, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Singapore. To further support students during their studies abroad, the programme provides complimentary hotel accommodation for six nights while studying at any of these centres.

The program’s inaugural July 2023 Malaysian cohort. Image provided by the University of Manchester.

Graduates of the Manchester Global MBA Programme will join an illustrious alumni network that spans 500,000 students from almost 200 countries. Its inaugural July 2023 Malaysian cohort includes prominent local industry professionals, namely Dr. Ng Kuo Chern, Resident Medical Officer at Asia’s largest private healthcare group IHH Healthcare, as well as Dr. Nadiah Salwi Hudi, Principal Engineer (Senior Manager) at Tenaga Nasional Berhad.

“As the MBA is designed to give graduates the exact same experience across the Global Centres and workshop locations, it was pivotal in broadening my business network and professional connections even across continents” – Dafinah

Intakes for the Manchester Global MBA Programme are in January and July every year. For more information and to register for personalised 1-on-1 consultations, you can head over to their website: www.manchester.edu.sg/manchester-global-mba.