Solent University

Solent University is a public university located in Southampton, England. It was originally founded in 1856 as the Southampton School of Art and gained university status in 2005. The university has two campuses, one in the city center and another in the East Park Terrace area.

Solent University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across several faculties, including the Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies, the Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering, the Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Sciences, and the Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering.

The Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies offers a variety of business-related programs such as business and management, marketing, accounting and finance, and international business. The faculty is home to the Solent Business School, which has strong links with industry partners, providing students with opportunities to gain practical experience through internships and placements.

Solent University has a diverse student population with over 10,000 students from over 100 different countries. The university prides itself on its strong focus on employability and career prospects for its graduates. Students have access to a range of services and resources to support their career development, including career advice, mentoring schemes, and workshops on job search skills and interview techniques.

The cost of studying at Solent University varies depending on the program and level of study. As of 2021, the tuition fees for international students range from £12,950 to £16,750 per year for undergraduate programs, and from £13,750 to £14,750 per year for postgraduate programs. It’s worth noting that fees may change from year to year and are subject to increase.

About Solent MBA

The Solent University MBA provides in-depth study and access to a huge range of experienced mentors will equip you to diagnose, analyse and overcome the ever-changing challenges faced by modern businesses. Before long students will be creating the kind of innovative and value-adding strategies that grow businesses and kick-start careers. Just bring ambition – Solent ll supply the rest.

Solent University likes to think of this MBA programme as an MBA plus. By working with industry bodies, qualification providers and the local business community we’ve managed to pack in a lot of extra value:

• Gain professional accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
• Partner with a professional mentor through Solent Futures. Make valuable contacts and plan your career development.

These additional elements blend seamlessly with our core curriculum. Marketing, financial planning, strategy, human resources, leadership, analytics and corporate social responsibility are all studied in detail.

You’ll be guided through your studies by an accomplished teaching team with a suite of specialist and high-level qualifications. These qualifications underpin the team’s long history of work in senior management, corporate governance, consultancy and research. And you won’t just be benefitting from the experience of the core teaching team – their insight is complemented by a packed schedule of respected industry speakers. These guests from industry provide valuable contributions to both unit design and course delivery, ensuring that the MBA retains an up-to-date business focus

You will also take advantage of our close relationships with the business community. Guest speaker programmes, site visits and the completion of work based assignments all combine to help you build your skillset and plan your career development. Professional mentoring and collaborative working help to refine your leadership skills, preparing you for the challenge of steering teams to success.

Another key component of your MBA will be critical debate facilitated by our blogging and discussion forums. These are an integral part of unit delivery and are supported by a modern virtual learning environment. Work like this is the perfect way to improve your critical thinking – an essential skill in business leadership.