Master of Business Administration – Finance MBA at University of Northampton

Programme overview

A distinct pathway of our standard MBA, this course suits those progressing to finance-related roles at management and board level. Finance modules cover corporate financing, risk management and trading in global markets, alongside a CMI Level 7 diploma on graduation.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Full Time with Placement: 18 - 24 Months | Study mode: full-time (placement option) | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Studying our MBA Finance pathway will support your career progression by developing your critical thinking and research skills and enhancing your business knowledge and understanding. You will learn to think laterally, challenge convention and offer informed solutions to business issues. Modules include Major Project (Standard), Practical Data Analysis for Business, Financial Markets and Financial Technology, Financing and Investment Decisions for Business, Sustainable Financial and Management Reporting, People Development and Leadership, Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals, Strategy and Decision Making, Career Futures: Employability Skills, Major Project (Placement).

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Application information

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: If English is not your first language, you must meet the following English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills Equivalent qualifications are considered, for further information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our English Language Requirements page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,650 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 1 Year; Full Time with Placement: 18 - 24 Months

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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