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Get ready to take on senior financial roles as you learn the skills you'll need for well-paid leadership positions. You'll choose a dissertation based on your interests in finance and career goals.

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Overview

This course will teach you to think strategically about the different parts of an organisation. You'll learn how to work in management for international business, bringing financial results to your company.

Along with the core group of MBA modules, you'll also specialise with the 'Management Accounting and Control' course. Your final dissertation will also focus on a financial topic of your choosing. It's your chance to do academic research on your personal area of interest.

You'll learn to solve business-related problems, combining theory with real-world challenges of running organisations. The course takes you out of the classroom to visit local companies and listen to guest lectures from business experts.

Because the MBA is the next step on your career path, we have a range of career support available to help you find the role you want - whether a top job in a major company or running your own business.

You can also choose from one of our other MBAs, specialising in everything from Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management to Marketing and Enterprise and Innovation.

Download the programme specification to learn more about the Master of Business Administration (Finance) course.

Why us?

We're a top 50 UK University (Guardian University Guide 2024).
Our degrees are recognised by the Chartered Institute of Management

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
MBA graduates can get the CMI L7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice.

Course structure

You'll benefit from traditional classroom learning and your own research.

Your dissertation supervisor will help you choose a topic that fits your interests and career goals. You'll also have smaller seminars, discussions, case studies, group work, presentations and applied study.

The course is assessed through the dissertation, assignments and exams for some subjects. More information about the regulations and documentation of our courses on the Academic Services website from the University of Sunderland.

Modules on this course include

Financial Management and Control (15 Credits)
Strategic Management in an International Context (15 Credits)
Professional Management and Leadership Development (30 Credits)
Value Creation in Organisations - Managing Operations and Marketing (30 Credits)
Management Accounting and Finance for Decision Making (30 Credits)
MBA Project (60 Credits)

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

To study this course you need:

A relevant degree or
An equivalent professional qualification

We consider prospective students with all levels of practical work and work experience as long as you can show you'll benefit from the programme.

This includes:

Candidates who haven't graduated yet
People with limited or no work experience

All applications are subject to approval by the University. You must meet the minimum English language requirements to join the course.

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

APL is the term used when you get credit towards your course for something you learned in the past. It means you might not need to study all of the course including a module or number of modules.

This can come from:

Previous learning
Work experience

If you think you could get APL, contact our Admissions team.

Fees and finance

2023/24 fees

The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:

£15,000 if you are from the UK (including EU students with settled or pre-settled status resident in the UK)
£17,000 if you are an EU or international student.

2024/25 fees

The annual, full-time, fee for this course is:

£17,000 if you are from the UK (including EU students with settled or pre-settled status resident in the UK)
£18,000 if you are an EU or international student.

From August 2021, EU students who are resident in the EU or elsewhere outside the UK will be charged international fees. Find out more information on how Brexit will impact EU, EAA and Swiss citizens studying in the UK.

For more information on fees and funding, visit our Scholarships pages.

Please note: Fees may be subject to change in the next academic year.

Find out more about paying tuition fees, methods of payment, or read about the scholarships and discounts that might be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

Studying for your MBA in Finance can lead to a wide range of careers. It's a professional development journey that starts with your experience in management.

As an internationally recognised degree, the MBA can lead to higher salaries, promotions and better employment opportunities perfect for a changing job market.

You'll be suited to roles in financial analysis and management with typical salaries starting at £40,000.

Guest speakers

We're proud of our network of guest speakers, including many business leaders. You'll benefit from their expertise as they share their real-world knowledge with you in our regular series of guest lectures.

Past speakers have included Divine Chocolate's Head of Sales and Marketing and the CEO of Sunderland Football Club.

Listening to business professionals is a great way to find out about your options after graduation. Whether you already have career plans or want a little help, guest lectures are a great way of building your professional network.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Accreditation

Our MBA courses are accredited by the CMI - the professional organisation for managers. When you graduate with us, you'll get a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership which shows your knowledge and understanding of management. Graduating from a CMI course increases your employability by 10%.

Meet the students

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Contact

Contact Student Recruitment to learn more about studying at the University of Sunderland in London:

020 7531 7333

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Download the programme specification for more information on our Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses.

Page last updated: 05 March 2024

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