Alliance Manchester Business School (Taught master's)
Welcome to taught master's study at Alliance Manchester Business School (Alliance MBS).
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Welcome timetables and information
You are invited to attend various events and activities for your programme during Welcome week, which will take place from Monday, 21 September to Friday, 25 September 2026.
These sessions are a great opportunity for you to get to know the lecturers who will be teaching you during your time at Manchester, to meet your peers and to get to know the opportunities that AMBS has to offer.
In addition to your programme timetable, there will be University-wide Welcome activities as well as Students' Union events to help you meet people and settle into our community. Check out the What's on during Welcome page to find out about other activities happening around campus.
We expect you to attend your Welcome Week sessions so you can begin your uni journey with confidence.
Please download a copy of your programme's Welcome Week timetable from the list below:
- MSc Accounting
- MSc Accounting & Finance
- MSc Business Analysis and Strategic Management
- MSc Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence / MSc Business Analytics: Operational Research and Risk Analysis
- MSc Business Psychology
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc Digital Transformation
- MSc Finance
- MSc Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRM)
- MSc International Human Resource Management and Comparative Industrial Relations (IHRM)
- MSc International Business and Management
- MSc Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
- MSc Management
- MSc Marketing
- MSc Operations, Project and Supply Chain Management
- MSc Organisational Psychology
- MSc Quantitative Finance
- MSc Sustainable Business
- PGT Inbound Exchange
Stay connected during Welcome Week
In the lead up to and throughout Welcome Week, it’s important to keep an eye on your emails so you don’t miss important updates.
Before you register, we’ll send Welcome Week information, event updates and other key announcements to your personal email address.
In September, you'll receive an email from the University inviting you to register as a student. We strongly recommend completing your registration as soon as you receive your invitation, so you can access everything you need and be fully prepared for the start of your studies.
Once you’ve registered as a student and activated your IT account, we’ll start sending updates to your University email address.
Support and advice
Your AMBS Student Support Hub is a one-stop service for all your general School enquiries and any information and guidance you may need during your time at the University. The team can also signpost and refer you to other specialist services within the University.
The AMBS Student Support Hub is located on the second floor of AMBS in room 2.091. We are available to assist you both in-person and online from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm (except bank holidays and University closure days).
Contact our team for support or any enquiries via phone to 0161 529 3830 or email us at: ambs.hub@manchester.ac.uk.
For the latest AMBS student news and information, follow us on our Instagram: @ambspostgrad.
For more information about the whole range of support available from the University, please visit the University's Student Support website.
There can be a lot to think about and do before you arrive, but we’re here to help you get organised.
Before starting your course, visit the Get Ready pages to find out about registering as a student, and what other things you need to do and complete in order to start at Manchester.
The AMBS Postgraduate Taught Handbook is one of the main sources of information about your programme, studies and available support throughout your degree.
We recommend saving the online handbook as a favourite, or adding it to your bookmarks, to give you easy access whenever you need it.
We have collated information about the tools and systems that you need for your studies, as well as other essential resources.
This includes how to use Canvas as your central learning environment, how to access your timetable, how to access Library support and resources, and many more.
Starting a new programme can be both exciting and challenging. But please rest assured as we have lots of support and resources available to help you settle in.
- AMBS Student Support Hub – We are a one-stop service for all your general School enquiries and any information and guidance you may need during your time at the University. The team can also signpost and refer you to other specialist services within the University.
- You will also be allocated an Academic Advisor who is an academic member of staff in AMBS. Your Academic Advisor is there to help you develop key academic skills and provide guidance throughout your studies on matters of an academic nature.
- You can access all services relating to tuition fees, funding, immigration, registration and official documents requests by contacting the Student Services Centre (SSC) using their enquiry form.
- Disability Advisory and Support Service (DASS)
- Mental Health Support Team
- Careers Service
- Postgraduate Careers Service - The Postgraduate Careers Service is a dedicated careers team exclusively for AMBS master's students, separate from the University's central Careers Service. The team provides tailored careers support through one-to-one guidance appointments, careers drop-ins, workshops, and online resources (on Canvas) to help you with every stage of your career journey, from exploring opportunities to preparing applications and interviews. Once you have your University IT account, you'll gain access to our Careers Platform to book appointments and register for events. You'll also receive a weekly Thursday newsletter with careers updates, events, and practical advice.
- Students' Union and the SU Advice Centre
- Report and Support
- SafeZone
For more information about the whole range of support available from the University, please visit the University's Student Support website.
We recognise that some student groups will need specific support during their time at university.
You may belong to one or multiple groups and we’re here to ensure that you can access the information and support you need.
- Tailored support for specific communities, e.g. care experienced students, estranged students, commuter students, disabled students, and more.
- Our Student Immigration Team offers support and advice to international students with UK immigration requirements throughout your study.
- Funding opportunities - you might be eligible for different types of funding depending on your personal circumstances.
Manchester is steeped in culture and history. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant and exciting student life here in Manchester.
Find out more about Manchester by reading the resources below:
See you in September!
Starting a master's degree is an exciting milestone, and we know it can also feel like a lot to take in. During Welcome, you'll meet your academic and support staff, get to know your fellow students, and take part in a range of activities designed to help you settle into life at the University.
There’ll be plenty of new information to absorb over the first few days, so we recommend preparing in advance by reading the emails we send and following our social media. If you have any questions along the way, we're here to help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our community and look forward to seeing you in September!