Online degree MBA Finance

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.

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 Finance, 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.

• Business Finance

  Gain a practical understanding of financial planning, capital budgeting and valuation. You’ll explore how to manage risk, fund growth and evaluate investment opportunities to drive business success.

• International Finance Management

  Examine how financial decision-making is shaped by global markets, exchange rates and risk. Learn how to manage multinational financial strategies and make informed decisions in volatile environments.

• Environmental Focus

  Understand how businesses can respond to environmental and sustainability challenges. You’ll explore responsible leadership and strategic planning through case studies that highlight global risks and opportunities. Apply your insights to practical business recommendations.

• Strategy Formulation and Implementation

  Discover how successful organisations identify and act on strategic opportunities. You’ll use frameworks and models to evaluate risk, assess competitive positioning and plan for sustainable growth. 

• Change Management

  Examine the drivers and impact of change on organisations. Learn how communication, leadership and innovation play a role in successful transitions. Design a change management plan to solve a real business challenge. 

• Marketing Communication

  Explore how strategic marketing communications deliver value to customers and stakeholders. Learn to create effective messaging, evaluate brand performance, and build integrated plans that align with business goals. 

• Agile HRM

  Explore how people strategy contributes to business performance. You’ll analyse emerging workforce trends and develop HR approaches that support long-term organisational goals in a global environment. Build skills in planning, strategy and leadership across diverse teams. 

• Financial and Business Intelligence

  Use financial data and business intelligence tools to support better decision-making. You’ll analyse performance, evaluate financial health and identify investment opportunities. Gain experience using tools that align with real workplace scenarios. 

• Research Methods

  Develop the tools and techniques needed for postgraduate-level research. You’ll learn how to critically analyse sources, formulate research questions and design ethical research projects – laying the groundwork for your final dissertation. 

• Research Development

  Clarify your research focus and prepare for your final project. You’ll explore an area of finance that matters to you, developing a proposal that includes an infographic and video pitch to communicate your ideas. 

• Research Project

  Complete a research project focused on a finance-related business issue. Conduct independent research, analyse data and make strategic recommendations that support your professional goals. 

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.

You can complete your MBA online in around 14 months full-time or 24 months part-time. On the full-time route, you’ll study two modules at a time (with a short gap between start dates). On the part-time route, you’ll study one module at a time.

The MBA is made up of 180 credits, including core modules and a final Capstone Project made up of two research-based modules.

The total fees are £8,880 for our online MBA.

Payment depends on your study mode:

• Full-time: Pay for two modules upfront, then in two-module instalments.

• Part-time: Pay for one module upfront, then before each new module.

UK students may be eligible for a government master’s loan.

Your MBA 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 start a new module every month, so modules overlap. 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.