If you’re looking for a rigorous grounding in management, strategy and leadership, as well as international finance and investment, this is the course for you.
You’ll gain skills and experience by closely analysing real numbers and business plans alongside your classmates, and learn to trade in the safe, supportive environment of our Bloomberg Financial Market Lab.
You’ll graduate with a valuable, career-boosting qualification that’s recognised around the world.
Why ARU?
Prepare for an exciting career in international finance and investment
Gain knowledge and experience of management, strategy and leadership
Develop your analytical and trading skills in our Bloomberg Financial Market Lab
Enhance your employability with our optional Professional Experience year
An MBA signals to employers that you’re well-prepared for the fast-moving world of business.
You’ll graduate with a solid understanding of the principles of business management and finance and advanced level skills across a range of financial areas.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a PhD programme at ARU. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Our MBA course prepares you for careers in more advanced areas of finance, such as working with complex data and using sophisticated mathematical and simulation modelling techniques.
You'll also be able to manipulate data to aid decision- and policy-making. You may ultimately work at managerial and directorial levels in a wide range of financial environments.
We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
A degree in banking and finance teaches you how to navigate complex financial systems, manage risk, and create opportunities that can shape industries and communities.
Laura Muncey, Deputy Head of School
Take a closer look at key subjects in business management and finance.
You’ll study corporate finance and strategy, considering how financial information is relevant to decision-making and planning. You’ll also explore international financial markets, focussing on investment analysis and portfolio management.
You’ll go on to learn about business strategy, approaches to leadership, and principles of marketing management that can be applied across different types of business.
You’ll complete your MBA with your Postgraduate Major Project – a substantial research project focussed on a topic of particular interest and relevance to you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
Professional Experience modules are a great way to learn more about an industry. They take place in Year 2 of your course, with each module lasting approximately 12 weeks (or one trimester).
You can choose which modules to take. Options include project work on campus, and industry placements. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.
We place a strong emphasis on practical and professional skills. You’ll be assessed on work-based assignments, research projects, syndicate work and group presentations.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
See entry requirements for the MA or MSc
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Check the section 'English language requirements' for IELTS requirements.
Fees and funding
£21,200UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees and about postgraduate loans and funding.
£21,200UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
Fees are payable upfront, in full or in instalments, but there's no need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees and about postgraduate loans and funding.
£21,200International students starting 2026/27 (full-time)
You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter
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