I completed the one-year Master of the MSc Management program from 2021 to 2022 at the University of Manchester. If you’re considering a similar program or are generally interested in alliance business schools, this review might provide valuable insights for you. The Management program at Manchester presents its challenges, particularly for individuals without relevant backgrounds. Broadly speaking, the course can be categorized into three main parts: numerical subjects (such as accounting), theoretical subjects (like the foundation of management), and practical subjects (such as Trends in Global Business and Management). It’s important to note that optional modules are not offered; instead, the modules are fixed, and all listed modules are compulsory. The modules are evenly distributed across three semesters, eliminating the need for students to create their own schedules as everything is predetermined by the school. One advantage of this structured system is the opportunity to quickly delve into various aspects of business-related information. By learning both practical and theoretical knowledge, students can observe how theory is applied in real workplace scenarios. Graduating from Manchester offers access to the university’s influential alumni community. This network provides opportunities to connect with past graduates who can offer diverse forms of support and even recommend you in your future career endeavors. However, there are some drawbacks to consider. The limited timeframe may pose challenges in completing all studies and writing the dissertation, especially for those without background knowledge. Despite this, I would still recommend Manchester to individuals seeking a rigorous academic challenge and aiming to complete their master’s degree within a year. For those who prefer a more flexible schedule or a slower-paced learning journey, it may be advisable to explore other options before making a decision.

I have had an amazing experience at the University of Manchester, a prestigious university known for its academic excellence and thrilling student life.

Firstly, the University of Manchester offers a broad range of innovative and practical courses which enable students to explore different fields of their interest. Professors and teaching staff are intelligent, experienced and approachable, they are always willing to assist students in different ways, for example, by providing guidance and supplementary materials. Despite the support from teaching staff, the university also invests in various resources to help students to succeed academically, for instance, there are multiple buildings for different faculties that are used as student’s learning and meeting spaces. As a student of business management, Business School is my favourite place because it’s the best school in terms of design and facilities that provide me with an excellent learning environment.

The student community is diverse and inclusive, with an atmosphere of enthusiasm and energy on the campus. The university has a good mix of local and international students, there is also a variety of societies and events organised by students and the university based on students’ interest in areas like culture, sports and recreation to further develop students’ passion and interest outside the classroom as well as to build connections with people with different backgrounds and explore opportunities. I have grown from a fresher to a university student who is a president of a society, student representative of my course and volunteer as a representative of the University of Manchester this year, this has largely enhanced my student experience.

Finally, I have found the career services at the University of Manchester incredibly helpful as they provide career advice and allow students to find out about job opportunities and other information on their website or by visiting The Atrium for individual consultation. Their services include CV reviews, promotion of networking and career events, and assistance in identifying career goals for students. As there is a compulsory module in the first year of a business degree which provides CV guides and evaluations, it will be easier and more convenient for business students to seek career support and advice from professionals.

In a nutshell, I highly recommend the University of Manchester to others. The diverse community, energetic lifestyle, and dynamic campus atmosphere create a truly inspiring environment for learning and personal growth. The friendly and diligent students, collaborative environment, and comprehensive support make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a top-notch education and a sense of belonging.

The university prides itself for being one of the top universities in the UK for graduate employment. As I am currently enrolled in their BSc Management (Specialisms) programme, I have noticed from the very beginning that the course emphasises the important of networking and employability skills like nothing else. While the academic content of the course is very practical, the extra care towards crafting CVs, practice interviews and psychometric tests.
The first years modules are all mandatory while from second year the students will get to choose their own. For me personally, the biggest advantage is the option to explore being opened up and being allowed to experiments on my likes and dislikes. However, the reason I would give this course a 3/5 stars is the tuition fees paid for this course and a course in science that involves using expensive lab materials costs the same. In my opinion, that is unfair and humanities courses should have a lower price tag since it just involves classrooms and not fancy lab practicals or field trips.

It’s just an amazing university with professional tutors and friendly staff. Various school activities and societies to enjoy and perfect career support. Feeling ecstatic and honored to study in this marvelous university.

The campus combines learning with city living because it is a city campus! The university is a great location to be, despite the fact that Manchester experiences a lot of rain. There is excellent food available on campus, including dishes from many countries. Being a city campus has numerous advantages, including giving you access to the entire city if you choose to eat or socialise somewhere else. There are numerous study rooms available for both private and group study, as well as a variety of other amenities.

The university of Manchester is one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, especially for business and management. one thing that I would like to highlight about my school is the staff team and the teaching pattern. When you encounter difficulties while studying in a specific chapter, your academic advisor or professor is always there to help you, for which I got a sense of belonging in the university.

Overall, the management course at Manchester Uni was a great learning experience and it is useful that blended learning is being provided and lectures are always recorded so that students can listen back when revising for exams. Yet some students may argue that there isn’t enough support for some modules as many topics they may not have studied before Uni therefore with the expectation that they already have some background knowledge on the topic, some lecturers overlook the key points. A way for improvement would be to offer additional drop-in sessions to support students who are struggling in their academic studies. A perk of this Uni would be that it’s a very diverse and welcoming Uni with lots of opportunities in terms of societies for students to participate in and I would most likely recommend students to apply here.

Great environment, nice building, nice teachers, with not so well-designed programme. Nice city overall, with lots of opportunities and friendly people. Wonderful self-study space around school and nice students.

I’m a first year Management student at The University of Manchester. I’m really satisfied with the social life here, people are friendly and helpful. I especially love how flexible the course is and how practical the material we learn is. I love the university facilities as well as how well they are equipped. In the Allen Gilbert learning commons, which is one of the main learning hubs in the university there is even a bed to help students on their learning journey. To add to this it is open 24 hours, which is quite helpful. The environment here supports the learning process.

Great to practice English.
Huge amount of easily accessible opportunities next to your studies.
Vibrant city with the possibility to try almost anything. In my case Volleyball, Tango and swimming before lectures.
You can find people to party and also like minded people that are entrepreneurial, etc.
The bad side is the expenses. The cost of studying, eating, going out, etc. Is quite tremendous. In Germany everything is subsidised from the food on campus to printing your lecture slides. In Manchester it feels like they want to earn money of you (university as a business). Overall great experience and right choice.