Finance

Why Finance at Sunderland

Financial education here blends theory with real business cases through industry leaders who regularly visit campus—past speakers have included executives from Global Blackswan, Castrol and BP, ONYX, and the North East Chamber of Commerce. The approach works: business and management programs ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025), while graduates land roles at Microsoft, IBM, P&G, Nike, Adidas, Lloyds Bank, Marriott Hotels, and NHS across various sectors.

Accounting and Financial Management

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up) turns existing diplomas into full bachelor’s degrees within nine months to three years. It focuses on how organizations structure finances, manage debt and capital for efficiency while ensuring sustainability. Modules cover strategic management accounting, international financial reporting under IFRS, and corporate governance with ethics, preparing specialists who can critically analyze financial decisions and apply modern accounting tools in the digital business landscape.

Banking and Finance

BA (Hons) Banking and Finance (Top-Up) at University of Sunderland builds on diploma-level knowledge to develop banking and financial markets expertise. Its international recognition opens strong career paths in the financial sector. The curriculum includes international money and banking, financial management, strategic management accounting, and corporate governance—emphasizing asset pricing, market behavior, and decision-making that maximizes profit while ensuring organizational sustainability amid digital transformation.

Business and Financial Management

BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management provides fundamental business education centered on financial management as the backbone of any successful enterprise. Through case studies and simulations, it explores opportunities and challenges businesses face—particularly around cash flow, long-term sustainability, and how sound financial management drives commercial success. The program’s distinctive feature: a partnership with Sage Group PLC, where second-year students complete two specialized digital finance courses as part of the “Finance and Decision Making for Managers” module, gaining hands-on experience with contemporary financial accounting tools.

Finance and Management

MSc Finance and Management accelerates career growth by delivering advanced knowledge of key finance and management concepts. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), it grants exemptions from 11 examination papers—a significant advantage for those pursuing professional certification. Learning happens through Peer Action Learning Sets, where students exchange practical and academic experience. Graduates emerge equipped to tackle real challenges in financial sectors or organizational finance departments, prepared for management roles that demand greater responsibility and offer corresponding compensation levels.

MBA (Finance) at University of Sunderland

The one-year Master of Business Administration (Finance) develops strategic understanding across all aspects of running successful businesses while specializing in finance. This internationally recognized course prepares graduates for senior positions with substantial financial responsibility, accelerating the path to high-paying leadership roles. Modules span strategic leadership for sustainable futures, international business in globalization contexts, digital entrepreneurship and innovation, plus financial decision-making in multinational corporations. It culminates in a research project where students critically examine real business problems, developing competencies needed to re-enter the business world as future leaders.