The Manchester MBA Information Session & Alumni Panel Discussion, Bahrain

Find out how our Manchester Global Part-time MBA Programme will equip you with lifelong, marketable skills that will help you reach new heights in your career and personal life.

The session provides you with a great opportunity to:

• Learn more about The Manchester Global Part-time MBA Programme and how it fits around the busy schedule of working professionals
• Meet our programme counsellors to get advice on your eligibility and learn about the requirements
• Learn about our global and regional alumni and career services
• Have your questions answered during the Q&A
• Hear from our Alumni in your region on their experience with the programme

About The Manchester Professional MBA Programme

Our top-ranked MBA is designed to meet the needs of busy executives and fits around your personal and professional commitments. Our proven blend of robust academic theory and practice, hands-on experience means you can start putting your learning into practice from day one, providing immediate benefits for you and your work environment.

We produce creative, resilient and socially-responsible graduates who will thrive in the technological age. We continuously update our curriculum to ensure it focuses on the business challenges you will face as a leader, now and in the future. You will learn to navigate uncertainty and confidently take on complex challenges.

Agenda:

7:00 – 7:30 PM: Registration & Networking

7:30 – 8:15 PM: MBA Programme Overview and Alumni Panel Discussion

8:15 - 8:30 PM: Closing Remarks

Alumni Panel Speakers

Ahmed Abdelazim Alpajy

Ahmed Abdelazim Alpajy is a seasoned leader in Saudi Arabia’s financial services sector, bringing over 17 years of experience in strategic development and financial performance. Currently serving as the Strategic Advisor to the Managing Director at Tamweel Al-Oula Financing Company, he focuses on strategy development, execution monitoring, and corporate performance evaluation. Previously, as CFO, he played a pivotal role in enhancing funding strategies, diversifying financial sources, launching new products and driving growth. An MBA graduate from The University of Manchester, Ahmed holds certifications from prestigious institutions like INSEAD, Kellogg, Cambridge, and the Institute of Management Accountants. Known for his results-driven approach, he is dedicated to leveraging innovation to transform financial services and support sustainable growth in the industry.

Vivek Jain

Vivek Jain is a seasoned institutional banking professional with 23 years of experience in managing strategic relationships with global and regional financial institutions. He has a strong track record in developing and implementing FI business growth strategies, conducting credit due diligence on banks, NBFIs, and sovereigns, and identifying lucrative trade-related opportunities in emerging markets.

With an MBA (with merit) from Manchester Business School, UK—one of the world’s leading business schools—Vivek was recognized for his outstanding academic performance. His expertise spans correspondent banking, FI networks across MENA, South Asia, Turkey, Southeast Asia, and CEE regions, and strategic market expansion.

A skilled negotiator with strong communication and presentation abilities, Vivek excels in fostering high-value partnerships, driving business growth, and navigating complex financial landscapes.

About the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and is one of the UK’s largest single-site universities with more than 40,000 students on campus – including more than 10,000 international students.

The University is consistently ranked among the world’s elite institutions for graduate employability and world-class research across a diverse range of fields including cancer, advanced materials, global inequalities, energy and industrial biotechnology.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, The University of Manchester is ranked 34th Globally, 10th in Europe and 6th in the UK.

About The University of Manchester - Dubai

The University of Manchester – Dubai, located in Dubai Knowledge Park was established in 2006 and is the largest and fastest-growing in the University’s international network, comprising five hubs in key business cities around the world, including Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manchester.

The University of Manchester – Dubai is Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and all programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.

The Branch offers a dynamic portfolio of blended learning part-time Master’s degrees for working professionals. These include its triple accredited Manchester Global MBA and Executive MBA programmes, MSc Financial Management, and an award-winning MA Educational Leadership in Practice. The University also has a range of short business courses for executives delivered in Manchester.

The Branch has supported over 3,600 Part-time students in the region and graduated more than 2,650 students. It also works in regional collaborations with a range of industry groups, professional bodies and companies, and supports a regional alumni association with more than 5,500 members in countries across the region.

Programmes offered in The University of Manchester - Dubai

Triple Accredited MBA programmes:

• Manchester Global Part-time MBA
• Manchester Global Executive MBA

Other Programmes:

• Part-time MSc Financial Management
• Part-time MA Educational Leadership in Practice
• Executive Education

Accreditation

Our MBA is triple accredited by the AACSB, an accreditation body from the US, the EFMD from Europe and the Association of MBAs, making us a member of the elite group of less than 1% of business schools in the world with the triple accreditation.

Learn more: manchester.ac.ae

Licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and our programmes are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation.

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