MBA Cyber Security

To apply for the Walbrook MBA, you’ll need to meet one of the following:

Option 1:

• A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution plus relevant professional experience (typically 2+ years).

• If you have less than 2 years’ experience, you’re still encouraged to apply. We’ll review your academic and professional background on a case-by-case basis.

Option 2:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Thinking of transferring institutions or have you studied before? You can apply to transfer up to 60 credits towards your MBA. Please note that credits can’t be awarded for the Research Development or Capstone Project modules.

• Review our recognition of prior learning process.

• Speak to our Enrolment Team.

• Submit a recognition of prior learning form alongside your application.

Overseas qualifications may be accepted and will be subject to evidence of equivalency normally verified through ECCTIS (UK ENIC). 

If English isn't your first language, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency in one of the following forms. Alternatively, you may be accepted if you have previously studied in English at an appropriate level and attended a recognised institution.

IELTS

• Evidence of a score of IELTS Level 6.5 or above with no element below 6.0.

TOEFL iBT®

• Evidence of a score of 88 overall (with 18 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking and 23 in writing).

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

• Evidence of a score of ISE II with distinction in each skill.

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

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English

• Evidence of a score of 176 overall, with 169 in each component.

On this online MBA Cyber Security, you’ll study a series of carefully designed modules. With flexible monthly starts, you’ll join the next available module and study alongside a cohort learning the same subject at the same time.

• Cyber Security of Digital Business

  This module introduces the technical and managerial aspects of cyber security management, focusing on cyber threats, systems security, and incident response. You’ll analyse vulnerabilities, assess organisational risk, and apply informed decisions to strengthen digital businesses.

• Risk Management in a Digital Environment

  This module focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex business environments. Develop leadership skills to manage uncertainty, support business strategy, and create actionable insights that help business leaders future proof their organisations.

• Environmental Focus

  Examine how organisational practices influence the global business environment. This module introduces sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical decision making, preparing you to apply responsible business administration and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Strategy Formulation and Implementation

  This module gives you the frameworks for strategic management and general management. Analyse sectors, evaluate resources, and design effective business strategy that supports growth and competitiveness in an international business management context.

• Change Management

  Explore the theory and practice of managing organisational change. This module introduces models of change, creativity, and innovation, building leadership skills and problem solving approaches for transformation within dynamic business and management settings.

• Marketing Communication

  Learn how communication planning and brand management deliver value. This module focuses on integrated marketing, stakeholder engagement, and developing skills that support business leaders in aligning communication with overall business strategy.

• Agile HRM

  Learn how human resource strategies adapt to change. Explore HR frameworks, global challenges, and workforce agility to enhance business performance. You’ll develop leadership skills and insight to align people strategy with wider business strategy.

• Financial and Business Intelligence

  Gain a critical understanding of finance and data in modern organisations. This module introduces financial management, valuation, and financial decision making, linking analysis of financial data to strategy so you can offer insight as a risk manager or senior leader.

• Research Methods

  This module introduces research design, data collection, and analysis. You’ll learn how to use qualitative and quantitative methods to produce credible, ethical studies that inform business and management practice and your final MBA project.

• Research Development

  Focus on refining your topic before your final project. This module gives you the skills to conduct a literature review, define research aims, and plan methods, developing the professional skills and structure needed to deliver meaningful, evidence-based actionable insights.

• Research Project

  Complete an independent study on a topic relevant to your career. This module focuses on applying research methods, analysis, and problem solving to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that advance cyber security management practice. 

Most modules include more than one assessment, helping you build skills gradually and apply your learning in different ways. You might complete two or three shorter tasks instead of one final assignment – weighted, for example, at 25%, 25% and 50%.

Here’s a snapshot of the main types of assessments you’ll complete across your core modules. Want to know what assessments you’ll sit for each module, or just need more detail? Request more info and our team would love to talk it through with you.

• Report: write a structured academic or business report that demonstrates critical analysis and application of theory.

• Strategic plan or business case: produce a strategic plan or business case in response to organisational challenges, supported by research and analysis.

• Poster presentation: create a visual summary of your analysis, such as a strategy or proposal, with a short written explanation.

• Learning log or reflective practice: write a short reflective piece to evaluate your professional learning, development or application of theory in practice.

• Infographic and commentary: design an infographic to present a business or research idea, supported by a short written explanation.

• Presentation or video pitch: present your strategic analysis or project proposal through a recorded or live presentation.

• Research thesis: complete a dissertation investigating a business issue relevant to your role or specialism, with independent research and strategic recommendations.

Walbrook’s Master of Business Administration Cyber Security degree combines advanced business and leadership learning with specialist security knowledge. You’ll explore strategy, risk, and innovation through a practical lens – gaining the insight to lead confidently in this exciting world of digital business.

An MBA in Cyber Security is a management degree that focuses on strategic leadership, decision-making, and business management in the context of cyber security. It’s designed for professionals who want to lead teams, shape policy, and manage security risks at an organisational level – not just understand the technical details.

An MSc in Cyber Security, on the other hand, is typically more technical, focusing on programming, network defence, and system protection. While Walbrook doesn’t offer a dedicated MSc in Cyber Security, our MSc Computer Science with Cyber Security degree covers some of these key areas alongside broader computing skills – making it ideal if you want a more technical route. 

If you’re still deciding between a management-focused MBA and a technical MSc, explore our article: MBA vs MSc: Which is better for you? 

An MBA Cyber Security degree blends leadership with risk management and information security. It’s ideal preparation for roles such as Cyber Security Manager, Risk and Compliance Lead, or Chief Information Security Officer. At Walbrook, our online MBA Cyber Security degree is also CMI-accredited degree, supporting your pathway to becoming a Chartered Manager by recognising your leadership development and strategic capability.

Your MBA Cyber Security is delivered through an online study platform, where you’ll study either one or two modules at a time depending on your study mode. Full-time students take two modules in parallel (with a short gap between start dates), while part-time students complete one module at a time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Weekly learning units to guide your progress

• Readings and case studies

• Videos and narrated presentations (mini-lectures)

• Online discussion forums

• Quizzes and tasks to check your understanding

You’ll have the freedom to plan your study time around work and life – but within a guided schedule that helps you stay focused, connected, and on track to succeed.

With CMI accreditation, you’ll graduate with Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. This puts you on the path to full Chartered Manager status – an award that only the CMI can offer under its Royal Charter. Both Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status and Chartered Manager status are internationally recognised and showcase dedication to management & leadership, opening up greater avenues for your career progression. 

As part of CMI’s membership, you’ll gain access to the Employability Skills Diagnostic, the Career Development Centres, and the ManagementDirect online resource portal. You’ll also benefit from mentoring opportunities with experienced managers, networking, and events with industry professionals, along with the Qwell mental wellbeing platform to support your personal wellbeing during your studies. 

With over 75 years of leadership development experience and partnerships with 850+ employers and 170 higher education institutions around the world, CMI accreditation is proof that the skills you’ll develop are aligned with industry needs.