This MBA has a particular focus on finance. The course prepares you for senior roles that have major financial responsibility. Our aim is to accelerate your progress towards well-paid positions of leadership. You will develop a deep strategic understanding of the different functions within organisations. You will also learn how to re-apply the best of international management practices and how to implement approaches that deliver outstanding results. In addition to the core elements completed by all our MBA students, you will undertake the specialist module ‘Management, Accounting and Control’. There is also flexibility to choose a finance-related dissertation topic that reflects your personal interests and aspirations. Our course focuses on problem-solving ability and linking theory to real-world challenges. As part of this, we encourage visits to local companies as well as guest lecturers who share their practical business experiences. We understand that your MBA is part of an onward journey. We offer extensive career support to help you gain a rapid return on your investment in yourself.

The MBA degree is one of the most prestigious and sought-after postgraduate degrees in the field of management and leadership. The applied nature of our MBA course will build on your previous managerial experience while moving you forward on a journey of practical professional development. The course is an investment in yourself that can lead to: Higher salary Promotion opportunities Greater employability Flexibility in an evolving job market The most common reason for undertaking an MBA is to improve job opportunities. Previous University of Sunderland MBA graduates now work in roles such as: Financial Controller in the Gulf region Financial Analyst for ultra-high net worth investors Operations Director in an oil company Management Consultant with an international consultancy group General Manager in Eastern Europe Division Chief in China Business Development Manager for an automotive supplier Vice President of a Canadian corporation.