MBAGlobal Master of Business Administration (Financial Management)
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- 1 year full-time (January start)
- 1 year full-time
Why study a global MBA (financial management) at Solent University
Advance your career by gaining strategic financial insight, global business acumen, and leadership skills to prepare for senior financial management roles.
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- Gain a global perspective by exploring international finance practices and economic environments to prepare for leadership roles in a globalised financial landscape.
- Learn from an industry-relevant curriculum built around real-world financial challenges with a strong emphasis on strategic finance, investment, and global leadership.
- Strengthen your strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities to meet the demands of senior financial management roles.
- Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals with expertise in finance, consultancy, and corporate leadership.
- Develop practical skills through financial reports, investment proposals, strategic case studies, and data-driven presentations.
- Enjoy personalised academic guidance, peer collaboration, and access to cutting-edge financial tools and learning resources.
Course overview
During this master's degree you'll engage with business and investigate real world scenarios, challenges and opportunities across a diverse range of contemporary business areas to gain a deep understanding of financial practices that drive business success. On completion, you'll be equipped with the necessary skills to both diagnose and analyse modern business financial challenges and to develop innovative and value-adding strategies.
You'll strengthen your communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities through a variety of assessments tailored to real-world financial management contexts. These may include exams, financial reports, investment proposals, strategic case analyses, presentations, portfolios, and data-driven evaluations. Through this varied approach, you’ll not only enhance your technical and problem-solving skills but also fine-tune your ability to present complex financial information clearly, both in writing and verbally.
You'll learn from a team of academics with extensive business experience at senior level, management consulting experience, and research interests in applied business and management. You'll also benefit from our broad industry connections and guest speakers, many of whom have contemporary senior level business and management experience, helping to ensure that the course delivery retains an up-to-date business focus and relevance.
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January start available
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May start available
This course has an option to start in May.
This course is for
This course would suit a motivated professional or recent graduate with aspirations to lead in global business through strategic financial management. You may have experience in finance, accounting, business, or related fields, or may be seeking to transition into leadership roles with a strong financial focus.
What this course leads to
Future careers could include leadership positions in financial management, investment strategy, corporate finance, financial consultancy, and broader strategic business roles.
- Financial manager
- Investment analyst
- Corporate finance officer
- Risk manager
- Financial consultant
- Business analyst
- Entrepreneur
Meet the team
Andrëa Faustino
Course Leader
Dr Akash Puranik
Senior Lecturer
Dr Shan Jayasinghe
Lecturer
Audrey Emery
Senior Lecturer
Dr Blessing Sibanda
Course Leader and Portfolio Lead
Dr Emmanuel Quansah
Senior Lecturer
Tim Jackson
Senior Lecturer
Dr May Owen
Lecturer
Dr Richard Gibbs
Senior Lecturer
Harjinder Virdee
Course Leader
Dr Ajab Khan
Senior Lecturer
Tomasz Lasek
Senior Lecturer
Dr Adham Hawash
Lecturer
Dr Whysnianti Basuki
Associate Professor
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
Year one
Core modules
Financial Management
This module focuses on financial decision-making within an organisational and global business context. You'll become familiar with the tools and frameworks needed to evaluate financial performance, manage working capital, assess investment decisions, and understand the risks and implications of financing choices. Emphasis is placed on using financial data to inform strategy, ensure liquidity, and support long-term business sustainability.
Integrated Finance, Operations, and Marketing
This module provides an in-depth exploration of finance, operations, and marketing, emphasizing their interconnections and strategic importance in business. Using a case-based approach, students will engage with real-world scenarios to develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in these three critical areas. The module aims to foster innovative thinking and strategic decision-making, preparing students for leadership roles in diverse business environments.
Financial Planning and Modelling
During this module, you'll develop sophisticated analytical capabilities required for executive-level financial leadership. You'll critically evaluate financial planning methodologies, synthesise complex data sets, and apply AI-enhanced tools to solve multifaceted strategic challenges, with an emphasis on practical application within global business contexts while fostering critical thinking about the limitations and opportunities presented by intelligent technologies.
Strategic Leadership and Change
Combining theory and practice, this module will help you develop and enhance your own strategic leadership qualities. You'll gain a clear understanding of contemporary issues of leadership and will be supported towards a career in business management enabling you to apply knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex, dynamic issues and situations that will arise in your working environment.
Academic Skills and Career Development
This module will allow you to build a strong foundation of academic, personal and professional development skills that will ensure success in the workplace. Throughout the module you'll develop a stronger reflective awareness of what your skills are, how they can be put into action to ensure your professional success, and where improvements can be made through a clear plan of action. You'll also develop a confident grasp of the study skills you need to succeed at master's level. This is a must-pass module.
Research Methods and Final Major Project
The module consists of two parts: Research Methods and Final Major Project. Learners will produce a research proposal and a final major project using the research skills developed. The final major project must be on a topic relevant to project management.
Research Methods and Final Major Project
This module gives you the opportunity to apply your research and analytical skills to an area of business or management of interest to you. The Research Methods element will develop your skills of inquiry and management research, resulting in a project proposal to be used as the basis for your Final Major Project.
Learning resources
At Solent, our aim is to deliver innovative, inclusive and intellectually stimulating teaching to develop self-confident and highly employable graduates. All our courses are designed with employability in mind, which makes industry-based learning a priority.
Learn transferable skills
You will be supported to develop a range of transferable skills throughout the course. This includes programming, project management, problem-solving, analytical skills, technical writing, teamwork, communication and presentation skills.
These transferable skills empower you to work in a range of different industries after graduation. The course will also equip you with research and academic skills helping those who wish to pursue a PhD or an academic career.
Why choose an MBA specialising in financial management?
MBAs remain the most sought-after degree among all management degree programmes. According to a Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2023 survey, 91% of employers reported hiring MBA graduates in the past year.
The strong pace of change in the global economy is creating a greater demand for effective leadership in organisations. A Global MBA (Financial Management) from Southampton Solent University can help you to demonstrate your capability and secure higher level financial management roles with global corporate employers.
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
6th
UK uni for sustained employment
(Longitudinal Educational Outcomes, 2022)
Alumni network
As part of our global alumni community, you can take advantage of a range of benefits.
Whether it's been days or decades since you left us, or you're soon to don your cap and gown, things are constantly changing at Solent. We're always innovating, but we're also immensely proud of our heritage. And that means you.
Solent University prides itself on carrying out not only pioneering research, but also research that addresses real world problems. We offer opportunities to study for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a number of areas.
At Solent, we want to help you achieve your best and discover new insights. Whether you're thinking about applying for a PhD, or already underway with your research studies, you'll find useful guidance and information in our research pages.
Research at SolentTuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are:
- UK and Channel Island full-time fees: : £14,500 per year
- International full-time fees: £19,500 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
Alumni discount
Solent alumni are eligible for a 20% reduction of tuition fees if returning to study a postgraduate course.
Find out moreBursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Entry requirements
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Key entry requirements
An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in any related discipline, or significant and relevant work experience in this area
Potential applicants who have significant and relevant work experience and do not have a degree may be considered - please contact the University.
It is essential that applicants demonstrate a clear passion and interest for business, management and finance.
Key entry requirements
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about UK, EU and international qualifications, please contact admissions.
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at our course entry statement document.
An honours degree at2:2 or higher
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Speak to a tutorYour application checklist
Applications for postgraduate courses can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. However, we strongly recommend you apply at your earliest convenience.
Please ensure you upload the following mandatory documents with your application.
- Two academic references.
- An up-to-date CV.
- Certified transcripts of qualifications, including English language proficiency if non-UK student.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of current visa (if applicable).
- A personal statement.
- Employer sponsor form, where appropriate.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component
- TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 100 in each component
or equivalent.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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