MBA with Specialism in Finance

Course overview

The MBA with Specialism in Finance is designed for graduates who want advanced business and management knowledge with a particular focus on finance. The course develops skills in: • Corporate and strategic finance • Financial decision-making • Investment decisions • Risk management • Leadership and ethics • Marketing • International finance • Sustainable finance and ESG • Corporate governance • Business research and problem-solving • Applying theoretical knowledge to real-world business problems The university specifically highlights the changing global financial environment, innovative technology, sustainability, changing customer expectations and the need for agile management. The teaching includes lectures, workshops, presentations, industry guest speakers, case studies, site visits and one-to-one tutor sessions. The Finance MBA also includes contemporary masterclasses aimed at developing financial-management knowledge.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,700 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Queen's Park

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

For the MBA with Specialism in Finance, Chester requires: Bachelor's degree 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any discipline. Your bachelor's degree does not have to be in Finance. Work experience The university anticipates that applicants will have some previous work experience. However, applicants without work experience can still be considered. Chester says it will assess such applications individually and may require appropriate employment-related experience during the course where necessary. International applicants International students need a bachelor's degree broadly equivalent to UK bachelor's standards. Chester also assesses applications individually and may take relevant work experience into account.

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

The current course page lists these core modules: Core modules Module · Credits · Code Finance for Managers · 20 · BU7403 Marketing Management · 20 · BU7420 Responsible Leadership and Ethics · 40 · BU7418 Strategic Financial Management · 20 · BU7423 Enterprise Risk Management · 20 · BU7424 These total 120 credits.