Program Overview

Master of Business Administration – Finance MBA

Key Facts

• Level: Master's PG MBA
• Duration: Full Time: 1 Year, Full Time with Placement: 18 - 24 Months
• Starting: September
• UK Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £12,300, Placement fee: £1,000
• International Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £18,000, Placement fee: £1,000
• Location >: Waterside

Overview

MBA Finance is a named pathway of our standard MBA programme. It is ideal for individuals who are progressing to finance-related positions at management and board level, as it equips learners with the knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary themes relevant to managing successful businesses, with specialist knowledge of finance.

Highlights

• Paid work placement opportunity available for either 6 or 12 months
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership Practice Diploma upon graduation, and affiliate CMI membership throughout the course of study and three months after graduation.

Entry Requirements

• If you hold a first or second class honours degree from a British university or equivalent, you will be eligible to apply for this course. Work experience is useful but is not an essential MBA entry requirement, so long as you can demonstrate a clear passion and interest in business and/or enterprise.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills

Course Content

• Practical Data Analysis for Business (20 Credits)
• Major Project (Standard) (40 Credits)
• Financial Markets and Financial Technology (20 Credits)
• Financing and Investment Decisions for Business (20 Credits)
• Sustainable Financial and Management Reporting (20 Credits)
• People Development and Leadership (20 Credits)
• Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals (20 Credits)
• Strategy and Decision Making (20 Credits)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees: UK Full Time: £12,300, International Full Time: £18,000, Placement fee: £1,000
• Additional costs: You will have the opportunity to participate in the MBA business event in your first year. The MBA business event is optional and the cost should not exceed £500 for flights and accommodation (if you are travelling from the UK). You will need to allow an additional £250 for your expenses.

Staff

• Head of HRM & Organisational Behaviour: Ade Otukoya
• Lecturer in Finance: Modawi Fadoul
• Head of Accounting & Finance: Ahmad Haboub

Campus Facilities

• By studying the MBA Finance degree with the University of Northampton, you will be able to take advantage of our on-campus facilities, services, and study areas.
• The main reception for the University and additional teaching spaces: Senate Building
• The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.

Related Courses

• Master of Business Administration MBA: The Master of Business Administration is a globally recognised postgraduate qualification for ambitious, motivated graduates.
• Executive Master of Business Administration MBA: The Executive Master of Business Administration is a globally recognised postgraduate qualification for ambitious, motivated professionals.
• Executive Master of Business Administration (Top-Up) MBA: Our Executive MBA Top-Up course is designed to enable holders of DMS (or equivalent UK and international qualifications) to top-up their existing qualification to a full MBA award.