The Full-Time MBA at Durham Business School can be either a 12-month course or a 15-month course, while that at Alliance Manchester Business School can be a 12, 15, or 18-month course. If you are considering making a choice between both the colleges, go through the following facts:
| Durham University Business School | Alliance Manchester Business School | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | # 74 Financial Times 2021 # 62 Financial Times 2020 # 43 Financial Times 2019 | # 30 Financial Times 2021 # 45 Financial Times 2020 # 59 Financial Times 2019 |
| Programs | PG Programs -1 | UG Programs -10 PG Programs -14 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 44071 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10569 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31680 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 39990 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8927 Per Year |
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| ranking | # 198 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 12 for Business by The Guardian 2021 # 201 for Business by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 54 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 # 13 for Business by Bloomberg 2022 # 19 for Business by The Guardian 2021 |
| application | #594 Applicants # 59 Admissions # 10 % Acceptance Rate | # 113 Admissions |
| exam scores | GMAT - 600/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 62/90TOEFL - 92/120 | GMAT - 550/800IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 59/90TOEFL - 90/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 3.1 to 3.5 average and preferably 650 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. | GPA of 3.8 average and preferably 650 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 6 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -44071 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -63480 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary110506 | #Average Salary128745 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Jul 31, 2024 (Application Deadline for 2024 Intake) | Apr 2, 2023 (Round 7 Application Deadline) May 7, 2023 (Final Application Deadline for 2023 Intake) |
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- Living expenses in Manchester are higher than that in Durham, but employers in Manchester pay higher than those in Durham.
- However, Durham graduates had a higher employment rate of 94% compared to Alliance’s 85%.
- Alliance gives more amounts in scholarships than Durham.
- The experience you gain in college will vary with the total duration of the course, but in general, Durham ensures experiential learning through a Boardroom Simulation Activity, an International Study Week, and a Charity Consultancy Project.
- Alliance does this through global study tours or exchange programs, a London City Tour, and up to three Consultancy Projects. Alliance also gives more focus to internships than Durham.
- Durham has students choose 5 electives, but Alliance gives the option of doing either an elective or a global tour/ global exchange/ internship at each level. Therefore Alliance has a more flexible program that enables students to decide how they want to learn instead of them having to follow a set syllabus.
Either MBA program would prepare you well for real-life business, but Manchester has a slight edge overall because it is a more career-driven program, and Manchester City has more employment opportunities. Moreover, the University of Manchester has more brand value outside the UK, so it is a better choice for people who are not planning to get employed in the UK after their MBA.
