Manchester Business School - In Depth

Founded: 1965 a a graduate school; newly-formed following the merger between Manchester University and UMIST.

Structural features: A new school merging MBS, with Manchester University's School of Accounting & Finance and UMIST School of Management.

Site: University area of Manchester Education Precinct, 1 mile from city centre.

How to get there: Manchester well-connected by coach and rail (to Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations; 2 hrs 40 mins from London), by road (M6/M56, M61, M62, M67), and by air to Manchester International Airport (10 miles south of city centre). Regular bus service from most parts of the city.

Academic features: MBA course combines international management theory and practice leading in the later stage to consultancy-type projects within organisations. Doctoral programme involves up to one year of taught courses followed by a research project leading to the thesis. Also taught Masters' programmes.

Awarding body: Manchester University.

Main undergraduate awards: BSc, BA.

Library & information services: 30,000 volumes, 800 journals, over 100 databases, newsclippings and annual report files.

Other learning facilities: Advanced computing facilities; commercial information services.

Study abroad: Formal exchange links with approx 50 universities and colleges worldwide.

Careers: Career management services. Employment: International commerce, finance, consultancy, own business.

Student advice & services: Full access to Manchester University's facilities.

Amenities: University sports centre nearby (swimming pool, sauna, squash, etc); Commonwealth Games pool 50m away.

Accommodation: See Manchester University.

Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £8300-£10,750 pa. MBA students pay £20,000-£25,500 pa (home); £29,500 (international).