Global Financial Services MBA

From the heart of London’s exciting financial district, get ready to take your place in the increasingly fast-moving, complex and exciting world of international financial services.

Since the global financial crisis of 2008, fundamental and far-reaching changes have required leaders in this sector to think and behave in a new way. Wide-ranging political, regulatory and technological responses to these changes, as well as new business opportunities and challenges, form part of the new landscape. This MBA explores the implications of all these changes, preparing graduates to lead the financial services organisations of the future.

This programme will equip you for a high-flying career in financial services, whether you’ve just completed your undergraduate studies or have been working for some time, and whether you need an MBA to accelerate your career progression or want to move into this sector for the first time. It offers the flexibility of start dates in October and January plus options for full- or part-time study.

In addition to gaining academic skills and knowledge, MBA students have the opportunity to undertake a professional development programme designed to develop career plans, improve professional skills, and increase employability.

A second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent.

Applications from candidates with relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Work experience is desirable but not essential.

English as a Foreign Language: an IELTS of 6.5 overall is required for this course.

In the UK alone, banking and finance employs almost 3 million people, making it one of the UK’s biggest employers and contributors to GDP. This is reflected around the world.

Successful graduates of this Global Financial Services MBA programme should have well-developed powers of analysis, clear perspectives on strategy and strategic thinking, and highly effective communication and research skills. You will also have a globalised perspective on all aspects of financial management and leadership. These skills are very much in demand from employers in private, public and third-sector organisations around the world.

Where our graduates work

Many career options will be open to you when you graduate from this MBA programme. You might choose to put your skills to use within the financial services sector; for example, retail or investment banking, insurance, or the markets. Alternatively, your skills would be equally suited to managing the finance function of any organisation, anywhere, including business, the public sector and the third sector (charities and humanitarian organisations).

You could also choose to go into consultancy, whether on your own or as part of a leading global consulting firm. You might start your own company, or you might go into a related field such as IT, publishing, journalism, or the regulation of a financial sector.