AMBS student societies
Join a student society to improve your career prospects and make friends. All Alliance MBS first year students will have the opportunity to learn more about the student societies during Welcome Week at the Student Fair.
- Alliance MBS Guide for Society Presidents - AMBS Society Guide (link to guide #DSUP3)
- AMBS Societies Handbook
- Student Societies 'Fair' - an opportunity to get involved!
AIESEC
AIESEC is an international youth-run, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization that provides young people with leadership development and global volunteer exchange experiences.
- Email: manchester@aiesec.co.uk / I.yang@manchester.aiesec.co.uk
- Website: https://www.aiesec.co.uk/
- Facebook Page: AIESEC UK
- Instagram Page: mymcrstory
Alliance MBS International Programmes Society
The AMBS International Programmes Society is made up of international programmes and incoming exchange students and aims to create an inclusive environment for students during their time at AMBS. Through fun social events, a buddy scheme and trips around the United Kingdom we aim to support students in their global journey and help them create long lasting connections.
Note: The AMBS International Programmes Society is separate from the central University International Society.
- Email: ambs.ips@gmail.com
- Facebook: @AMBSintsoc
- Instagram: ambs.ips
Alliance MBS Accounting Society
Accounting Society Manchester strives to enhance our members’ employability and equip them with knowledge of companies of different sizes. We serves as a platform to connect our members with employers. Our members are provided with invaluable industry insights and saw development in soft skills. This year, we have successfully organised several large-scale events. A welcome dinner is held every year for students to network. Various office tours are held, allowing students to find out the career opportunities such as graduate schemes and internship programs. ASM partnered with Bright Future Manchester and ICAEW again to organise an annual big-scale business challenge in the North Region of the UK.
- Email: info@acctsocmanchester.co.uk
- Facebook (Page): AcctSocManc
- Facebook (Group): UMAcS
- Instagram: uom_acctsoc
Alliance MBS ITMB Society
The ITMB society is an undergraduate student led group dedicated to cultivating and promoting the interests of students studying Information Technology Management for Business at the University of Manchester. The central purpose of the society is to connect, develop and encourage collegiality amongst its members to foster a strong sense of community. In order to do this, the ITMB society is committed to providing inclusive social events, industry led skill development and networking workshops as a means of building fellowship and fostering ties between students and industry.
- Email: info@itmbs.org
- Website: https://www.itmbs.org/
- Instagram: itmbsocietymcr
- Twitter: @ITMBSocietyMCR
BECO Society
We are a group of students that are passionate about behavioural sciences and their application in a business context to influence attitudes and behaviour. Our committee came together this summer to engage with this topic together, find others with the same interests and apply what we have learned about behavioural sciences in a real-world context. We function on a non-profit basis and are an official society recognized by the University of Manchester Student Union. Currently, we have 40+ official members, with a high number of AMBS students. We provide students with a platform to network, socialise, engage with and expand their knowledge in the fields of consumer behaviour, behavioural economics, organizational behaviour and other similar areas.
Bright Futures Manchester
With branches in more than 30 universities, Bright Futures Society is an industry-leading consultancy in the fields of graduate recruitment, graduate scheme implementation, internships, on-campus engagement and improving graduate employability. The society organizes a lot of unique and useful events such as mock assessment centres, interview workshops, career insights opportunities and many others, which give a deeper insight into companies’ requirements to perspective employees. We aim to create a better relationship between companies and students and improve students’ network and employability. We work closely with large recruiters such as Barclays, Ernst & Young, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, RBS, Rolls-Royce, TESCO, PwC, Nestle, Siemens, Vodafone, Teach First, etc.
- Email: bfmanchestersoc@gmail.com
- Facebook: Bright Futures Society Manchester
- Instagram: brightfuturesmanchester
Business Accounting Society
The Business Accounting Society established by BSc Business Accounting students aims to act as a network for all years to form connections, with the society promoting networking with older and younger years, attending socials put on by the committee and acting as a guide when needing support during the busy year! We hope this society allows all students to feel part of a bigger community in Manchester and encourage all students to join.
Enactus
Enactus is the world’s largest experiential learning platform dedicated to creating a better world while developing the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders and social innovators. Our global network of students, academics and business leaders operate in 37 countries with an aim of transforming societies through real life social action and environmentally responsible enterprises. Enactus Manchester is a part of this global family with a mission to support the most vulnerable people in our community by delivering socio-economic and environmental projects. By joining our team, you will set a foundation for your career by gaining real-work experience to grow your skills while working alongside business advisors from companies such as Amazon, KPMG and Unilever (who offer us exclusive application fast-tracking opportunities). Join us to embark upon an entrepreneurial journey like no other while creating a better, more sustainable world.
- Facebook: EnactusMcr
- Instagram: @enactus.manchester
IBFE Society
Our society started from being an academic society for our degree course, International Business, Economics & Finance, but we are now open to anyone and everyone. We love to create events for students to socialise and interact with each other whilst having fun. From eating, ice-skating to creating useful workshops for your future career paths - we want to create a community of support for everyone! Join us if you’d like to build your employability whilst making fun and lasting memories at The University of Manchester.
- Email: IBFEsocietyAMBS@outlook.com
- Instagram: ibfesociety
- Facebook: IBFEsociety
Manchester Business Society
The newly re-branded Manchester Business Society is the fastest-growing and one of the largest business and finance societies in Manchester. At our core, our aim is to positively elevate Manchester. We will achieve this by educating, enriching, and connecting passionate students, giving them the foundations to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. We continue to equip students with the necessary skills and professional connections, by offering a range of networking opportunities, workshops, memorable events, and conferences.
MANSOC
Management Society (ManSoc) is run by AMBS students for anyone with an interest in business, now or later. The society has well-established links with employers and offers members the opportunity to network with leading firms, such as PwC, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and L’Oreal just to name a few. Through corporate events such as internship/graduate workshops, members are encouraged and assisted to build their business acumen. Equally, the society aims to integrate its members into the wider business and university community, running trophy winning Rugby, Football and Netball teams, regular sold-out socials and domestic and international trips, as well as providing its members with perks and benefits throughout Manchester.
We also have the following Alliance MBS sporting teams:
AMBS Football Society
The AMBS 11-aside football team play every Wednesday afternoon, as well as some Saturday fixtures, in the Campus Sport Manchester leagues and cup, playing against other schools/societies across UoM. The team also trains once a week in preparation for matches. Over the years, we have had a great squad of players and will be striving for promotion again this season. Joining the team is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and is a great way to take a break from studies.
- Email: luca.ponrouch@student.manchester.ac.uk
- Instagram: @ambsfootball
Netball society
Alliance MBS Netball team is a great way to keep fit and meet people on your course! It is open to all AMBS students. We train together once a week and have matches throughout the year, with various fun and social activities too! As well as this, there is an opportunity to participate in a tournament at the end of the year.
- Email: ambsnetball@gmail.com
- Instagram: @ambs_netball
- Facebook: AMBSNETBALL
If you are interested in joining any of the above, please contact the Undergraduate Team in 2.091, AMBS and they will provide contact details for the team captains.