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MBA with Finance

MBA with Finance

Take the next exciting step on the business and finance career ladder with an accredited MBA from LIBF. When you study a finance MBA with us, you’ll build skills and specialised knowledge that are in demand and will allow you to explore new career directions – on a worldwide scale.  

Kick-start your future.  

Programme specifications

Course Overview

This programme includes the modules listed below, which are shown in their order of study:

  • Leadership 
    This module explores methodological and conceptual leadership, practical examples, and best-practice principles. Develop knowledge, expertise, and skills to lead an organisation and empower employees. 

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
    Examine what drives entrepreneurial activity and innovation. Learn how to identify, analyse, and develop business ideas. Build key skills, like negotiating with investors and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of starting and growing a business. 

  • Corporate Finance 
    Explore complex financing and investing principles. Learn about portfolio selection and capital market theory. Examine finance types, capital structures, mergers, and acquisitions. 

  • International Marketing 
    Analyse contemporary case studies involving multinational corporations. Define key marketing terms and concepts and extrapolate them internationally, identify potential threats, and address specific challenges. 

  • Managerial Economics 
    Take an in-depth look at the economic framework underlying markets and strategic decisions. Analyse the economic environment and different structures to make decisions from a managerial perspective.  

  • Performance Measurement 
    Performance measurement and its functions are critical for supporting the implementation of strategy. Develop knowledge and skills in various financial performance aspects and discover measurement concepts that drive business operations. 

  • Strategic Management 
    This module explores different strategic market analysis methods. Through practical case studies evaluate risks and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses and intercultural aspects in global markets and organisations. 

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 
    Develop your knowledge of business ethics, entrepreneurial practices, and corporate governance. Research and present your findings on a chosen topic that links business ethics and corporate governance.  

  • Operations and Information Management 
    Develop the knowledge and skills to apply theoretically sound and practice-relevant operations management concepts to decision making. Examine human decision heuristics and preferences. 

  • Financial Markets and Instruments 
    Examine products, services, and operational arrangements for the four key global financial markets:  

    • foreign exchange  

    • international money  

    • international capital  

    • and international derivatives. 

  • Financial Institutions 
    Develop your knowledge about the role of financial institutions and the structure of the industry. Learn about: 

    • intermediaries 

    • depository and non-depository institutions 

    • central banksand regulators. 

  • Banking Regulations 
    Making use of real-life case studies, this module explores contrasting regulatory structures. You’ll develop the skills needed to critically evaluate competing regulatory control concepts, risk management expectations, and organisational stewardship. 

  • Compliance in International Banking
    Develop an understanding of regulatory frameworks and how corporate governance systems and structures manage bank risk. Develop expertise in banking regulation, risk management, compliance, and governance. 

  • Fintech Foundations
    Fintech has forever changed the way we bank. Learn about the implications for the status quo and the shift from disruption to collaboration. Build in-demand leadership skills to be at the forefront of this financial revolution. 

  • Alternative Finance 
    The cornerstone of the Fintech revolution, this module explores alternative finance origins, new business models and infrastructures after the 2008-09 global financial crisis. Learn about the impact of data-enhancing technologies like AI. 

  • Capstone Project and Defense (with Finance focus) 
    With the guidance of a supervisor, prepare a written dissertation that applies your MBA knowledge. Scientifically analyse and critically discuss a chosen financial issue and suggest possible solutions.   

     

Full time: You’ll study approx. one module per month.

Part time option: You’ll study 7-10 modules per year.

Your online degree at a glance

Start dates and duration

  • Online start dates UK students: the first working day of any calendar month

  • Online start dates international students: any time

Entry requirements

  • Typical offer: 2:1 honours degree – or equivalent – from a recognised institution

  • English language skills: IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent

Tuition fees

  • Total course cost is £10,250 split across the duration of your course.

  • Use our tuition fee calculator to discover your individual fees.

Funding and scholarships

  • Scholarships available for both UK and international students.

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Fees for MBA with Finance 

Complete your MBA with Finance at your own pace. When you study with us, you can learn flexibly to fit learning around your professional and personal life. Fees are based on your choosen study model, and you can study part time or full time. There aren't any fees for the application process.

You may also be eligible to apply for a student loan, scholarship or bursary.  

You’ll find more about how to fund your MBA with Finance degree on our fees and funding page.

Full time

Complete your degree in the shortest possible time, but study flexibly – when and where suits you!

You’ll study approx. one module per month.

We offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries and encourage you to apply.

Part time short option

Study for a degree whilst fitting it around your work, care and other life commitments.

You’ll study 7-10 modules per year.

We offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries and encourage you to apply.

Tuition fee calculator

Use our tuition fee calculator to check your course fees. There are no hidden costs, our fees cover all your teaching, support, exams and assessments. Simply enter the country you currently live in and the length of time you would like to study for.

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Your tuition fees

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Benefits of learning with LIBF

Totally flexible learning

Fit learning around your life but study in a structured way, using a flexible online approach with full support from your lecturers and tutors. Learn part time or full time – at your own pace, fully online, anywhere. 

Over 140 years of expertise

Upgrade your expertise with the skills of the future. To help you succeed and progress your career, we’re combining our long history of education in finance, business and banking with IU’s up-to-the-minute online learning platform.  

Innovative personalised learning

Learn flexibly – on your terms – to gain the skills you need to reach your full potential and achieve your ambitions. You’ll have support, as well as access to advanced digital learning tools and practical real-life expertise. 

Rewarding your ambition

Distance learning is an affordable and flexible option. Fees for our online degrees are spread over your chosen course length. Scholarships and bursaries are also available to help you achieve your goals.   

Entry requirements

Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements, or you have any questions, contact us for advice. 

Typical offer

2:1 honours degree – or equivalent – from a recognised institution. 

We also welcome applications from anyone without an undergraduate degree who can demonstrate relevant professional experience, or other experience in debating and discussion.

Not sure if you meet the criteria? Get in touch and we’ll talk you through it.

You will have either:

  • two years' work experience in a business-related prior to starting your course.

Or

  • at least one year's business-related work experience prior to starting the course, with a second year completed before you graduate.

English language requirements

If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency in one of the following forms.

We happily accept students with a score of IELTS 6.5.

We happily accept students with a score of 88 overall (with 18 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking and 23 in writing).

We happily accept students with a score of ISE II with distinction in each skill.

Please note that Trinity College ISE academic results are only valid for two years.

We happily accept students with a score of 110 overall, with 100 in each component.

It takes just 45 to 60 minutes, and you’ll receive your results within two days. You can then send your certificate to us. 

We happily accept students with a score of 176 overall, with 169 in each component.

Your MBA finance course overview 

When you study a finance MBA with LIBF, you get the ideal combination of practical business theory and hands-on financial knowledge. Our MBA with Finance programme puts you a step ahead of your peers, allowing you to make the most of new career opportunities. Dive into the latest business trends and learn the in-demand skills you need to expand your financial knowledge and open new career doors.  

Elevate your expertise with our MBA with Finance, which includes the following finance-focused modules.

  • Leadership 
    This module explores methodological and conceptual leadership, practical examples, and best-practice principles. Develop knowledge, expertise, and skills to lead an organisation and empower employees. 

  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship 
    Examine what drives entrepreneurial activity and innovation. Learn how to identify, analyse, and develop business ideas. Build key skills, like negotiating with investors and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of starting and growing a business. 

  • Corporate Finance 
    Explore complex financing and investing principles. Learn about portfolio selection and capital market theory. Examine finance types, capital structures, mergers, and acquisitions. 

  • International Marketing 
    Analyse contemporary case studies involving multinational corporations. Define key marketing terms and concepts and extrapolate them internationally, identify potential threats, and address specific challenges. 

  • Managerial Economics 
    Take an in-depth look at the economic framework underlying markets and strategic decisions. Analyse the economic environment and different structures to make decisions from a managerial perspective.  

  • Performance Measurement 
    Performance measurement and its functions are critical for supporting the implementation of strategy. Develop knowledge and skills in various financial performance aspects and discover measurement concepts that drive business operations. 

  • Strategic Management 
    This module explores different strategic market analysis methods. Through practical case studies evaluate risks and opportunities, strengths and weaknesses and intercultural aspects in global markets and organisations. 

  • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 
    Develop your knowledge of business ethics, entrepreneurial practices, and corporate governance. Research and present your findings on a chosen topic that links business ethics and corporate governance.  

  • Operations and Information Management 
    Develop the knowledge and skills to apply theoretically sound and practice-relevant operations management concepts to decision making. Examine human decision heuristics and preferences. 

  • Financial Markets and Instruments 
    Examine products, services, and operational arrangements for the four key global financial markets:  

    • foreign exchange  

    • international money  

    • international capital  

    • and international derivatives. 

  • Financial Institutions 
    Develop your knowledge about the role of financial institutions and the structure of the industry. Learn about: 

    • intermediaries 

    • depository and non-depository institutions 

    • central banksand regulators. 

  • Banking Regulations 
    Making use of real-life case studies, this module explores contrasting regulatory structures. You’ll develop the skills needed to critically evaluate competing regulatory control concepts, risk management expectations, and organisational stewardship. 

  • Compliance in International Banking
    Develop an understanding of regulatory frameworks and how corporate governance systems and structures manage bank risk. Develop expertise in banking regulation, risk management, compliance, and governance. 

  • Fintech Foundations
    Fintech has forever changed the way we bank. Learn about the implications for the status quo and the shift from disruption to collaboration. Build in-demand leadership skills to be at the forefront of this financial revolution. 

  • Alternative Finance 
    The cornerstone of the Fintech revolution, this module explores alternative finance origins, new business models and infrastructures after the 2008-09 global financial crisis. Learn about the impact of data-enhancing technologies like AI. 

  • Capstone Project and Defense (with Finance focus) 
    With the guidance of a supervisor, prepare a written dissertation that applies your MBA knowledge. Scientifically analyse and critically discuss a chosen financial issue and suggest possible solutions.   

     

Once enrolled, you will be expected to meet LIBF's policies and standards.

Achieving the second degree, also known as the dual award, from IU is subject to meeting IU's entry requirements and academic regulations.

Each module is led by either LIBF or IU. The academic regulations of the lead institution will apply.

The course handbook provides you with all the important information on your study programme.

Course handbook

Learn more about the objectives, learning outcomes and content of the study programme.

Programme specifications

Any questions?

If you have any queries about how to apply, our courses, or anything else, please ask for help.

Darren Parkin

Study Adviser

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Your MBA with Finance: outlook 

Your MBA with Finance will give you the fundamental business tools, methodologies and mindset you need to make exciting career moves in the world of business. Your finance MBA programme will broaden your skills, setting you up to work at world-leading global organisations in senior positions – or even start your own business. Whatever your ambitions, LIBF’s online programme, in partnership with the International University of Applied Sciences (IU), will help you achieve them.  

Use your in-demand skills and knowledge to make an impact in roles such as those below.   

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Financial analyst opportunities

Your MBA with Finance gives you the economic edge to expertly analyse risk, solve problems, and influence crucial business decisions to create financial stability for cutting-edge companies.  You can use your specialised skills and knowledge in a range of key business areas such as: 

  • analysing key trends  

  • developing financial strategies  

  • and driving sustainable growth.   

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Risk management opportunities

Your MBA with Finance gives you the advanced skills and know-how you need to quickly uncover and assess risk and to implement effective best practices. Risk management is the cornerstone of continued corporate success. You can apply your skills to a range of business areas like implementing strategies to minimise or avoid risk to positively impact business.  

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Consultant opportunities

Your MBA with Finance will give you the financial know-how and developed relationship-building expertise you need to advise businesses and help them succeed through better strategic decisions. You can use your adaptable skills and knowledge to evolve strategy, optimise performance, and achieve long-term business success through increased profits. 

 

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"Going from being a lorry driver to working in finance – I was making a huge transition. I eventually realised that it was only three years of my life and once they’d passed, I would have a degree and more opportunities. You can’t stop time. But you can use it to achieve something that will put you in a better position and open more doors for you."

Daniel Heger

On-campus mature learner/Graduate BSc (Hons) Banking Practice Management

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Increase your opportunities with a dual degree

Ready to build better skills and achieve your ambitions? Our partnership with the International University of Applied Sciences (IU) could offer you new and exciting international opportunities.  

When you study an LIBF degree programme online through IU’s learning environment, you may also be eligible for a second degree – a BA in International Management from IU.  

The ‘dual degree’ upgrade is globally recognised and comes at no extra cost. You’ll find out if you’re eligible when your place is confirmed. The IU award is subject to meeting IU's entry requirements and academic regulations.

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Find your online degree

Online undergraduate degrees
BSc (Hons) Business Administration with Finance
BSc (Hons) International Management with Finance
BSc (Hons) Data Science with Finance

Online postgraduate degrees
MSc Management with Finance
MBA with Finance

On campus courses
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
BSc (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk