MBA (Finance)

Establish yourself as a leader and enhance your financial judgement to move into a strategic career role.

Start Dates

January, April, July, October

Duration

18-60 months

Fees

From £10,855

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Strengthen your current management abilities and expand your knowledge of finance in one fully online master's programme.

The modern business place needs modern leaders. Stay competitive in your career and complement your current management experience with a solid foundaton in financial, budgeting, and performance reporting.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of MBA (Finance) will possess career-ready skills in:

Managing an organisation's finances, and analysing strategies to minimise financial failures
Ethical decision making in leadership
Forming sustainable business stratgies for long-term growth
Awareness of your own leadership style, and how it affects your organisation
How to structure finances and evaluate available financial sources

Online Delivery

With Arden University, you’ll have access to an engaging and easy to navigate online learning platform called ilearn. Available on desktop or mobile devices, ilearn supports and encourages you to take control of your studies. Providing everything you need to complete your programme in one accessible place, ilearn features:

A virtual classroom, library, diary, and lecture theatre rolled into one
All of your modules, study materials, career support, and schedules
Access to an online library containing thousands of e-journals, e-books, podcasts, and videos
Downloadable module materials so you can access the course when offline
Engaging forums where you can interact, debate, and discuss ideas with your tutors and fellow students

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree or diploma equivalent to a UK honours degree at a minimum of second class (2.2), plus 2 years of relevant work experience.

If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above (no less that 6.0 in any element).

Syllabus

The MBA (Finance) programme takes you through the most essential aspects of business management skills, with the additional advantage of a solid financial understanding to lead in the workplace.

Explore the ethical and sustainability issues facing leaders in the business world, and implementing strategies to ensure an organisation's success.

Modules

Personal & Business Transformation
Ethical Leadership
Financial Management
Reporting Corporate Performance
Implementing Strategy
Sustaining the Business
Research Project

Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.

How to apply

If you’d like to apply, please click on the Apply Now or Start Application button on the page. Please fill in the form and provide as much detail as possible so we can properly advise you on the next steps. Once you’ve submitted your application form, one of our dedicated course advisors will contact you within 48 hours.

Careers

High quality leadership is essential for the success of any organisation. The MBA (Finance) programme is for practicing managers who want to move into strategic management positions with an advanced understanding of financial concepts.

Graduates of this programme may choose to continue their academic studies and pursue a PhD in the field, or enjoy a range of careers such as:

Finance manager
Chief financial officer
Insurance manager
Financial research analyst
Senior manager

Testimonials

Going back to full-time education became almost impossible as I had a family, mortgage, and all the other distractions of modern family life. Would I recommend Arden? Yes, I would. It has given me purpose, self-fulfilment, confidence and a potential to work in my chosen field.

— Martin Lithgow, Arden University

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