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Advanced Management Programme (AMP) Alliance Manchester Business School
In an ever-changing world where the stakes have never been higher, the call for transformational leaders — visionaries deeply committed to creating a sustainable future — is more urgent than ever. To answer this call, Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) and the Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) have joined forces, pioneering a powerful pathway to leadership excellence. Together, they present an innovative, fully online, asynchronous education solution certified by AMBS: the one-year Advanced Management Programme.
This unique partnership leverages AMBS’s world-renowned expertise in leadership and FPD’s cutting-edge global online learning platform, making high-calibre management education accessible like never before. This is more than a traditional management course — it’s a revolutionary learning experience designed to equip future leaders with the skills, strategic insights, and ethical grounding required to lead meaningful transformation in their organisations, communities, and the world.
The programme delivers the quality and rigour of a top-tier business school education at a fraction of the cost typically associated with similar courses. By eliminating traditional barriers of geography and price, AMBS and FPD enable leaders around the world to access a wealth of knowledge and network with diverse peers, all from the convenience of their own schedules and locations.
As the world faces unprecedented and complex challenges, affordability and accessibility to top-tier leadership and management education are not just advantages — they are imperatives. This Advanced Management Programme is an open invitation to aspiring and existing leaders everywhere to rise to the challenge, pursue excellence, and invest in a sustainable future for all. Here, AMBS and FPD redefine what’s possible in global management education, creating a legacy of impactful, accessible, and transformative leadership development.
WHY AMBS?
As one of the top-ranked business schools in the world, Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) stands out for its commitment to shaping future business leaders through cutting-edge research and innovative teaching. With over 50 years of excellence, AMBS is globally recognised for its impact, consistently ranking among the top 40 business schools worldwide. It offers a comprehensive range of programmes, from undergraduate to executive education, all designed to foster critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and leadership in a rapidly changing global business landscape. At Alliance Manchester Business School, ‘Original Thinking Applied’ sits at the heart of everything we do. With triple accreditation from AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS, we provide world-class, industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates and executives across the globe. Our centres in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore open up a world of opportunities for our students, researchers and clients. All over the world, we engage with businesses of all sizes to share expertise and form rewarding partnerships. Ranked 3rd in the UK for research power, our influential research impacts all areas of business and management – from accounting and health management to big data and human rights. Established in 1965 as one of the UK’s first two business schools, we are proud to be part of the prestigious University of Manchester an institution that counts 26 Nobel laureates among our current and former staff and students.
MEET YOUR COURSE LEADER
Dr Abdoulie Sallah
I am a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour and Research Cluster Lead. I am interested in the politics of knowledge production and my research and writing are an attempt to understand and re-significance the excluded, occluded, omitted and marginalized narratives and voices in management and organisation studies (particularly those from the South) as well as contesting the redemptive, totalising and pugnacious capitalist narrative within the context of socio-economic development and the wider fringes of work. Spatially, I am interested in organisational leadership and spaces, work and its organisation, postcolonial reasoning, employee engagement, the informal economy, globalisation and entrepreneurship. I am the Editor - Journal of Critical Southern Studies (Globalisation & Development Stream) as well as a reviewer for seven other peer-reviewed international journals.
Requirements
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To apply for this qualification, a student requires:
• A post-matric degree.
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• A minimum of two years of management experience.
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• Access to a workplace or not-for-profit organisation where you can complete management tasks and skills.
Participants may also be considered if they can provide evidence of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibilities within a transformational social good environment such as a not-for-profit organisation.
We recommend having the following to study online:
Computer skills:
Computer skills and the ability to perform common tasks
Email and file management (create, access, edit, save, upload and download documents)
Ability to use a word processing program
Web-browsing skills
Computer requirements:
Laptop or PC
A stable internet connection
Video recording
Audio storage and playback
Audio recording
Web browsing
Document creation
Access to social networking
E-book storage and reading
Study notes storage and reading (PDF, MS Office)
Video storage and playback
• Completed application form.
• Certified copy of picture identity
• Certified copy of highest qualification and any other certification as proof of meeting minimum entry requirements for this programme.
• A comprehensive CV that stipulates work experience in detail.
• An essay that is your opportunity to make a compelling case for why you should be selected to join this prestigious and transformational leadership course. Please write a 400-word essay addressing the following:
• Your leadership goals for the future
• Personal and professional growth goals
• Your past management and leadership experience
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MODULES
This programme will run over one year and is split into modules that are eight weeks long. This includes seven weeks of study and a one-week break.
Total Fees: Included in the respective module fees
During this year-long capstone project, a student will implement a quality improvement project within their organisation. A journey of self-discovery and professional development will help grow insights to evaluate their progress and that of their peers to cultivate leadership qualities. Students will gain practical experience in identifying and addressing real-world challenges within the workplace, leveraging scientific methodology to drive change. They will use incremental cycles of action research to embrace positive change. Students will assess values, motivations, and personality types, deepening their understanding of leadership styles and their impact on organisational dynamics. Students will learn the importance of coaching and mentoring in transformation and through a series of reflective exercises, cultivate the skill of introspection and the ability to learn from successes and failures. Finally, students will develop a situational leadership approach learning to adapt their leadership style to diverse contexts, diversity and uniqueness to lead a team towards organisational and societal transformation.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module will prepare students to understand the detrimental effects of information asymmetry between board members and executive management on ethical, legal, and societal responsibilities. Students will cultivate a holistic perspective in decision-making processes and organisational culture. The module will equip leaders with practical tools and frameworks to effectively manage legal risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while safeguarding the organisation's reputation and interests. Students will learn to apply ethical decision-making frameworks and foster a culture of integrity and responsibility. By emphasising proactive communication and risk mitigation strategies, the module equips executives to detect and prevent corruption. Finally, leaders are challenged to critically assess the diverse needs of short-term and long-term stakeholders, finding a balance between profitability and sustainability.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module is designed to equip senior leaders with the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviour needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. They will learn to identify and capitalise on emerging trends and driving forces impacting their industries while exploring innovative opportunities for growth and advancement. Through a comprehensive examination of strategic management processes, a student will gain the strategic competence and capability necessary to lead an organisation through periods of change effectively. Students will also delve into the psychology behind resistance to change, enabling them to proactively address and overcome challenges, and fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability within the team and organisation. By mastering these concepts, they will be better prepared to navigate the complexities of a dynamic work environment and drive sustained success.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module is designed to equip executive leaders with the skills for Strategic Relationship Management. They will look at internal and external strategic stakeholder analysis to assess perceptions. They will learn to craft compelling customer personas for marketing strategies, integrating online and offline channels to drive sustainable success. Students will analyse the effectiveness of internal communication strategies, looking at areas for enhancement that will boost morale, productivity, goal alignment, and learning to champion employee well-being.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module will equip students to assess the financial health and performance of their organisation through techniques such as ratio analysis, cash flow forecasting, and trend analysis. With a blend of theory and practical application, they will develop systems to integrate financial risk management principles and scenario analysis into strategic planning, ensuring resilience and adaptability. Advanced tools will be used to evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives on profitability and liquidity, guiding informed decision-making and resource allocation. Students will design and implement performance measurement systems to track key financial metrics and monitor progress towards strategic objectives, fostering a culture of accountability and driving improvement in financial performance. Students will learn to interpret and communicate complex financial information and facilitate alignment and collaboration in strategic decision-making. They will also evaluate the financial viability of investment opportunities and design management systems to counter the sunk cost fallacy, growing strategic insight to navigate challenges and identify opportunities.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module provides a comprehensive understanding and insights to navigate the intricate terrain of data science and analytics within the business landscape. Theoretical foundations and practical applications will equip students to leverage the transformative potential of data-driven decision-making, integrating data science methodologies into an organisation's operations. This will drive agility, resilience, and a sustained competitive advantage. They will grow a culture of continuous learning and innovation, embracing data as a strategic asset, and ensuring the organisation's capacity to thrive.
Total Fees: R11,386
This module will equip students with the skills and insights for critical thinking in personal and organisational contexts. Students will define critical thinking, discern between system one and system two thinking, and analyse cognitive biases that often cloud rational decision-making. They will learn to design systems to counter biases, fostering a culture of rigorous analysis and sound judgment, personally and professionally. Students will critically evaluate the use of biases in marketing strategies, and learn to recognise and mitigate their influence. They will assess the effectiveness of nudge units, using behavioural sciences to shape policy outcomes.
FEES FOR 2025
*Fees quoted are for 2025 and are subject to an annual increase.
Number of modules: 7
Programme credits: Certified by Alliance Manchester Business School.
SAQA ID: International qualification