Online degree MBA Innovation

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 Innovation, 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.

• Venture Creation

  Turn an idea into a launch-ready business concept. You’ll explore business models, financing, risk and innovation planning – developing the tools to start something new or lead innovation from within. 

• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

  Discover the capabilities of AI tools and their relevance to business innovation. You’ll explore no-code platforms like Power BI and AutoML, gaining insight into how automation and data can power smarter decisions. 

• Environmental Focus

  Investigate how innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. You’ll examine how businesses respond to environmental pressures and explore how ethical leadership can create competitive advantage. 

• Strategy Formulation and Implementation

  Learn how to design and deliver strategic plans that turn bold ideas into business outcomes. You’ll use real-world case studies to evaluate risks, test assumptions and build frameworks for sustainable innovation. 

• Change Management

  Innovation relies on leading change effectively. In this module, you’ll explore frameworks, communication strategies and leadership techniques to deliver organisational transformation and overcome resistance. 

• Marketing Communication

  Successful innovation requires buy-in. You’ll explore how integrated marketing strategies can build trust, communicate value and position new ideas effectively in competitive markets. 

• Agile HRM

  Explore how adaptive HR strategies support innovation and performance. You’ll develop approaches that align people, culture and capability with entrepreneurial thinking and fast-changing business environments. 

• Financial and Business Intelligence

  Understand how to evaluate the financial viability of new ideas. You’ll learn how to analyse performance, assess investment options and use data to guide strategic innovation. 

• Research Methods

  Build the research skills you’ll need to investigate innovation in practice. You’ll learn how to design a research question, select methodologies and collect data that can inform business decisions. 

• Research Development

  Develop your proposal for a final research project focused on innovation or entrepreneurship. You’ll pitch your topic through a visual and verbal presentation, refining your direction based on feedback. 

  
  

• Research Project

  Deliver a 6,000-word dissertation investigating a real innovation challenge or opportunity. You’ll apply your learning to develop practical solutions and contribute new thinking to your chosen industry.

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.