Finance, MBA
The University of Greenwich has a long history of financial education. The Finance MBA draws on decades of professional experience.
Our London based MBA Finance degree focuses on developing your knowledge in finance, strategy, corporate governance, sustainability, and business decision making. Our MBA programme will provide you with a solid knowledge base in financial management and business strategy. It will also allow you to pursue your own professional interests.
As part of the MBA Finance programme, you will need to secure a placement with a company of your choice (UK or overseas) to apply your knowledge and gain the required professional experience. The Finance MBA Programme will equip you with a world class experience and will enable you to embark on managerial roles in finance and become an impactful and influential leader.
School
Location
Duration
- 1 years full-time
- 2 years sandwich
Start month
September
Home /international fees 2025/26
£17,350 /£20,000
Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
What you will study
About the course team
Welcome to our Master of Business Administration in Finance. Your teaching team includes accomplished lecturers and practitioners with vast experience in international financial management, strategy and governance. Our teaching is informed by research and consultancy work.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
For entry: applicants with professional qualifications and/or four years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
For exemption: If you hold qualifications or courses from another higher education institution, these may exempt you from courses of this degree.
How you will learn
Teaching
In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions. Contact hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
The typical student intake per year is up to 220-230. Lectures are normally attended by 120-320, and seminars/tutorials by 15-30, based on the 2018 intake. This varies by module, particularly if they are shared between degrees.
Independent learning
Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
You can also join a range of student societies, including the Economics and Business Society.
Overall workload
Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.
Assessment
On this course, students are assessed by:
- Examinations
- Coursework
- Dissertation.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 days.
Examination results will be available within 15 days.
Dates and timetables
Academic year:
- The academic year runs from September to June
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £17,350 | N/A | N/A |
| International | £20,000 | N/A | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
- Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies. Our Stockwell Street library offers an extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
- Software: computers on campus have access to software which is paid for by the university. However, students may wish to purchase a personal copy of any particular software they wish to use off-site.
- Memberships: applying for membership of a professional body may incur further costs. Find application costs on their websites.
- Field trips: you may need to contribute towards any trips required for your course.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Our MBA Finance graduates pursue exciting careers in a wide range of multinational companies, non-government and public sector organisations. Working in roles such as Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Accounting Manager, Corporate Controller, Management Consultant among other career options.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring.
More about our careers services.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
Access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.
Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
Support from the department
As a Business School student you will be able to enter our Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received significant prize money to develop their business ideas.
Join groups such as the Trading and Investment Society and take part in student competitions like the UK Trading Challenge. Our team of Greenwich students have repeatedly won this competition.
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