Online MBA Human Resource Management | Walbrook

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- 12 start dates a year – from April 2026.
- Competitive tuition – £8,880 total.
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MBA Human Resource Management online degree

Redefine your influence as a strategic HR leader in a market that needs decisive, forward-thinking expertise. With rising demand for senior HR professionals (ONS, 2025), our MBA HR Management degree empowers you to lead transformation, shape culture and position people strategy at the heart of business success.

Why this MBA?

For bold HR leaders ready to shape boardroom strategy and redefine workplace culture.
Created for HR professionals ready to drive transformation.
Built in the City of London, where global leaders are made.

Meet Dr Vikram Finavker, Academic Lead for this MBA

Your Online MBA at a glance

Location:

‣ 100% Online, distance learning

Accredited by:

‣ Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Start dates:

‣ Start any month

Duration:

‣ Full-time: 14 months

‣ Part-time: 24 months

Tuition fees and funding:

‣ Total programme cost is £8,880

‣ Secure your place by paying for your first one or two modules, depending on whether you choose full-time or part-time study.

Entry requirements:

‣ 2:2 honours degree and above (or equivalent) and typically 2+ years of professional experience.

‣ Alternatively, you can apply with 2+ years of relevant work experience alone.

Chartered Management Institute accreditation

Our online MBA Human Resource Management degree is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This means you’ll get an additional CMI professional qualification alongside your degree, achieving Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. This puts you on the path to full Chartered Manager status – and giving your career that extra boost. With CMI accreditation, you can be confident this course meets international standards for content, teaching quality, and resources.

Fees for your online MBA Human Resource Management degree

The prices shown below are for our online MBAs only. They are inclusive of your first module(s) payment and don't include any reductions.

Total programme cost
Full-time: 14 months | Part-time: 24 months

£8,880
in total
You'll study 10x 15-credit modules and 1x 30-credit Capstone module in total (approx. 17-30 hrs/week).
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Cost per module
Full-time: 14 months | Part-time: 24 months

£740
per 15-credit module
You'll study 10x 15-credit modules. Your final 30-credit Capstone module will be charged at £1,480.
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Total tuition fees: £8,880. You can pay for your MBA per module, or in full before you start your studies.

If you choose to pay in full, you’ll receive a 15% reduction on your total tuition fees.

If you choose to pay per module, your payment schedule will depend on whether you choose full or part-time study:

If you apply as a full-time student, you’ll need to pay for two modules upfront to confirm your place, then continue to pay in two-module instalments as you progress.
If you apply as a part-time student, you’ll pay for one module upfront, then continue to pay per module before each one begins.

If you’re a UK student, you may be eligible for a government master's loan from Student Finance England for our online MBA degrees. The Student Loans Company (SLC) will pay the loan directly to you after you start your studies. So, it’s your responsibility to make your module payments to us directly. Find out more about funding your Walbrook MBA with a UK master's loan >
Want to see exactly when payments are due? Open the payment schedule for our next two start dates below.

April 2026 start date
- Full-time payment schedule – April 2026
- Part-time payment schedule – April 2026
May 2026 start date
- Full-time payment schedule – May 2026
- Part-time payment schedule – May 2026
Alumni receive a 10% tuition fee discount. If you’re eligible, our enrolment team can provide your personalised payment schedule.

Entry requirements for your online MBA Human Resource Management degree

Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the MBA Human Resource Management entry requirements, or if you have any questions, contact us for advice.

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 you’re a non-native English speaker, 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.

My favourite part of studying with Walbrook is definitely the flexibility that the online degree offers. I think without that there wouldn't have been away for me to achieve this level of qualification. I haven't felt a massive change in my routine and don't feel like I have to give up much either to fit the studying in.

Dean Piper
Walbrook online MBA student

I would say just go for it. I am currently in full time employment, so being able to study at my own time and being able to be in control of my own studying was really important, and Walbrook provided that as part of their online degrees.

Aleksandra Anastasova
Walbrook online MBA student

MBA Human Resource Management online programme details

HR leadership is about more than managing people. It’s about strategic alignment between people and organisational performance. This MBA in HR Management explores how human resources support innovation, growth, and culture to create lasting business success. You’ll study talent management, reward strategy, agile HR, organisational behaviour and organisational change alongside core business skills in finance and strategic management. Developed in the City of London, this MBA master's is shaped by our links to major employers, giving you the professional skills and in-depth understanding to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

On this online MBA Human Resource Management degree, 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.
- Talent Management
  Discover how companies attract, retain and develop the right people. Analyse talent strategies, succession planning, and the impact of leadership on employee engagement and performance. Develop a talent management plan that aligns people development with long-term business goals and organisational success.
- Strategic Approaches to Reward Management
  Learn how fair and effective reward systems shape motivation, employment relations, and performance in HR management. This module develops your professional skills and analytical techniques as you examine pay, benefits, and recognition strategies, helping you design reward frameworks that align with both business goals and employee expectations.
- Environmental Focus
  This module examines how responsible business administration and operations management drive sustainable outcomes and long-term economic growth in a global environment. You’ll analyse global and local contexts, applying analytical skills to evaluate corporate impact and ethical decision-making processes.
- Strategy Formulation and Implementation
  This module gives you the tools for business strategy and strategic leadership. Develop management skills in strategic management and planning, learn how global organisations plan for success, apply data-led insight, and align strategy with real-world business problems through structured analysis and reflection.
- Change Management
  Companies must adapt to sustain positive organisational performance. This module focuses on how leaders navigate change, using data-driven insight and effective communication to manage transformation. You’ll build confidence and the professional skills in communication, problem solving, and decision-making to become an effective leader in evolving workplaces.
- Marketing Communication
  Discover how analytics supports business administration and brand strategy. This module develops effective data-interpretation and communication skills to create campaigns that connect insight with outcomes in competitive business environments.
- Agile HRM
  Explore how a critical understanding of agile human resource management strategies enhance adaptability and performance. You’ll apply data analytics and leadership insight to assess organisational performance, foster innovation, and improve workforce planning in today’s data-driven world.
- Financial and Business Intelligence
  Gain a data-driven view of business analytics and finance. This module develops critical thinking and skills in analytical techniques, with a focus on evaluating performance, interpreting data, and applying predictive analytics for smarter strategic decision making and long-term organisational success.
- Research Methods
  Develop professional skills to support independent academic and applied research. This module introduces research methods, analytical techniques, and statistical analysis, preparing you to investigate real-world problems and produce meaningful insights that inform strategy.
- Research Development
  Prepare for your final project by defining your focus area and approach. You’ll refine research aims, apply analytical frameworks, and develop critical thinking, applying analytical techniques and practical skills to design a research project around your chosen topic.
- Research Project
  Conduct an independent study on a topic that matters to you. You’ll apply your research methods, analysis, and problem-solving abilities to produce insights and recommendations that contribute to effective management practice in global business contexts.

Your module schedule depends on the month you start, and whether you study full or part-time. You'll study each module once, completing all taught modules before moving on to your final two modules: Research Development and Research Project.

Full-time students: start a new 8-week module every month.
Part-time students: start a new 8-week module every other month.

Module start date	Module name	Assessment details
6 April 2026	Strategy Formulation and Implementation	1. Forum discussion contribution – 10% 2. Video presentation – 30% 3. Strategic Implementation Plan – 60%
4 May 2026	Environmental Focus	1. Report – 30% 2. Reflective practice – 25% 3. Poster presentation – 45%
1 June 2026	Change Management	1. Change narrative and rationale – 20% 2. Stakeholder engagement presentation – 30% 3. Implementation plan – 50%
6 July 2026	Marketing Communication	1. Discussion post and peer reply – 20% 2. Poster presentation – 30% 3. Report – 50%
3 August 2026	Financial and Business Intelligence	1. Finance analysis presentation – 20% 2. Case study presentation – 30% 3. Reflective blog and AI usage reflection – 50%
7 September 2026	Agile HRM	1. Background to business/organisation project – 20% 2. Business/organisation analysis – 40% 3. Business Case – 40%
5 October 2026	Research Methods	1. Portfolio – 100%
2 November 2026	Talent Management	1. Background to report – 15% 2. Report analyse – 35%% 3. Report implementation strategy – 50%
7 December 2026	Strategic Approaches to Reward Management	Assessment details TBC
4 January 2027	Strategy Formulation and Implementation	1. Forum discussion contribution – 10% 2. Video presentation – 30% 3. Strategic Implementation Plan – 60%
1 February 2027	Environmental Focus	1. Report – 30% 2. Reflective practice – 25% 3. Poster presentation – 45%
1 March 2027	Change Management	1. Change narrative and rationale – 20% 2. Stakeholder engagement presentation – 30% 3. Implementation plan – 50%
5 April 2027	Marketing Communication	1. Discussion post and peer reply – 20% 2. Poster presentation – 30% 3. Report – 50%
3 May 2027	Financial and Business Intelligence	1. Finance analysis presentation – 20% 2. Case study presentation – 30% 3. Reflective blog and AI usage reflection – 50%
7 June 2027	Agile HRM	1. Background to business/organisation project – 20% 2. Business/organisation analysis – 40% 3. Business Case – 40%
5 July 2027	Research Methods	1. Portfolio – 100%
2 August 2027	Talent Management	1. Background to report – 15% 2. Report analyse – 35%% 3. Report implementation strategy – 50%
6 September 2027	Strategic Approaches to Reward Management	Assessment details TBC
4 October 2027	Strategy Formulation and Implementation	1. Forum discussion contribution – 10% 2. Video presentation – 30% 3. Strategic Implementation Plan – 60%
1 November 2027	Environmental Focus	1. Report – 30% 2. Reflective practice – 25% 3. Poster presentation – 45%
6 December 2027	Change Management	1. Change narrative and rationale – 20% 2. Stakeholder engagement presentation – 30% 3. Implementation plan – 50%
3 January 2028	Marketing Communication	1. Discussion post and peer reply – 20% 2. Poster presentation – 30% 3. Report – 50%
7 February 2028	Financial and Business Intelligence	1. Finance analysis presentation – 20% 2. Case study presentation – 30% 3. Reflective blog and AI usage reflection – 50%
6 March 2028	Agile HRM	1. Background to business/organisation project – 20% 2. Business/organisation analysis – 40% 3. Business Case – 40%

You can register for your Capstone modules once you have studied at least seven of the nine taught modules:

Module name

Assessment details

Research Development

1. Research proposal – 20%

2. Literature review – 80%

Research Project

1. Thesis – 100%

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.
- 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.

How you'll study

Studying online with Walbrook is designed to be flexible and engaging, giving you access to everything you need to succeed:

Full-time students should set aside around 30 hours per week.
- You'll start a new 8-week module each month, so while you’re beginning your learning in one module, you’ll be preparing for assessment in the other.
Part-time students should set aside around 17 hours per week.
- You'll start a new 8-week module every other month, making it easier to fit your studies around work, family and everyday life.
Your self-study will include:
- Engaging programme content delivered via our online study platform.
- Case studies and applied tasks that link theory to real business scenarios.
- Preparation for assessments including reports, proposals and project work.
Our support is built around you and your success. From enrolment to graduation, you’ll have access to digital academic tools that help you study in a way that works for you, and people who are here to help.

You'll benefit from:
- Digital learning materials including key readings, videos, and research resources.
- Access to a digital library to support your independent research.
- Support to help you stay on track and direct you to the right teams when needed.

Apply today – 12 start dates a year from April 2026

Applying to study an online MBA at Walbrook is simple, and you can do it directly.

1. Check programme entry requirements
Review our entry requirements to make sure you meet them.
2. Complete your application online
Apply through our secure online application portal and upload your documents as you go.
3. Accept your unconditional offer
By paying for your first module (part-time) or first two modules (full-time).

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Career opportunities: online MBA Human Resource Management

As organisations adapt to new ways of working, experienced HR leaders are being called on to steer transformation, manage talent, and rebuild culture. According to data from the Office of National Statistics, experienced HR management professionals remain in demand – providing clear career opportunities to those who can lead during times of organisational change (Hunter Adams, 2025).

Senior roles now extend far beyond traditional HR functions – offering opportunities to influence business strategy, drive innovation, and shape how people experience work. Our CMI-accredited Master of Business Administration in HR Management helps you develop skills that blend specialised knowledge of human resources with a global understanding of strategy and leadership. Over time, and as your career progresses, this foundation can open pathways towards roles that guide organisational culture, workforce planning, and the people strategies that underpin growth.

Director of Human Resources
Average UK salary: £77,182

Director of Human Resources: job description

As a Director of Human Resources, you’ll shape the people strategy that defines how an organisation operates and grows. You’ll lead on everything from workforce planning to performance, engagement, and reward. Through successful completion of modules in talent management, strategy, and financial intelligence, you’ll build advanced management skills and a deeper understanding of how human resource management enhances long-term business success. In this senior role, you’ll advise boards, lead major transformation projects, and ensure that the employee experience supports sustainable growth. It’s a role for leaders who can balance empathy with strategy – making decisions that strengthen both culture and results, while demonstrating the strategic value of effective human resource management.

Average UK salary: £77,182
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Average UK salary: £84,618

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager: job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Managers play a critical role in helping organisations attract and retain the right people. You’ll lead recruitment strategy, employer branding, and workforce planning, using insights from agile HRM, reward management, and organisational change. The focus is on building strong, inclusive teams that meet future business needs, often across international business settings. You’ll partner with leaders in senior roles to forecast demand, design selection processes, and guide hiring decisions at every level. It’s a role that combines people insight with strategic thinking – ensuring that every hire contributes to long-term success and sustained career potential of your employees.

Average UK salary: £84,618
Management Consultant
Average UK salary: £59,862

Management Consultant: job description

Management Consultants work with organisations to solve complex business and people challenges. You’ll apply the analytical, strategic, and leadership skills developed in modules such as financial intelligence, change management, and environmental focus. The role involves diagnosing problems, advising on transformation, and helping clients improve efficiency, culture, and performance, through effective human resource management and strategic insight. Whether working in-house or for a consultancy, you’ll use your understanding of human resources and organisational dynamics to create solutions that deliver measurable impact. This is a path for those who want variety, influence, and the opportunity to drive change across industries, enabling you to develop as a trusted development manager with strong international employability opportunities.

Average UK salary: £59,862

FAQs: Why study for an MBA Human Resource Management online degree?

Yes – this is a 100% online MBA, specifically targeted for working professionals who want the flexibility to study from anywhere. You can learn from anywhere, without the additional living costs that come with relocating for a campus-based course. All teaching, assessment, and support are delivered online – giving you the same academic quality and engaging student experience, with the flexibility to study your Master of Business Administration (MBA) on your schedule.
At Walbrook, we welcome international students and international applicants to all our MBA Master programmes. You’ll receive guidance throughout the admissions process, plus ongoing support during your studies – from academic assistance to careers and wellbeing advice.

For further information and further advice on studying with us as an international student, visit our International Student webpages.
An MA in HR Management tends to focus on the professional and operational side of human resources – areas like employee relations, learning and development, and employment law. It’s a great choice if you want to build specialist expertise and progress within HR functions.

An MBA in HR Management takes a wider view. It’s designed for professionals who want to move into senior or cross-functional leadership roles, exploring strategic human resource management and organisational change. You’ll develop commercial awareness, financial understanding, and strategic leadership skills – alongside dedicate modules on core areas of human resource management.
An MBA Human Resource Management degree prepares you for senior positions where people and business strategy meet, including roles such as HR Director, Head of Organisational Development, or Talent and Culture Lead. At Walbrook, our online MBA HR Management degree is also a CMI-accredited programme, supporting your progression towards Chartered Manager status and recognising your leadership expertise.
Your MBA Human Resource Management 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 Dual Accreditation, you’ll graduate with Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status. This means you’ll:
- get an additional, highly respected CMI professional qualification alongside your degree.
- be on the path to full Chartered Manager status – the highest professional accolade awarded by CMI under its Royal Charter.
You’ll also receive complimentary CMI membership for the duration of your studies. This gives you access to career development tools, study resources, exclusive events and a powerful professional network.

Benefits of your membership include:
- Employability Skills Diagnostic
- Career Development Centres
- ManagementDirect online resource portal
- mentoring opportunities with experienced managers
- networking and events with industry professionals,
- the Qwell mental wellbeing platform to support your personal wellbeing during your studies.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is the only Chartered body for management and leadership.

With over 75 years of expertise and a Royal Charter, CMI supports more than 230,000 members and works with over 1,000 businesses and education providers worldwide. It provides trusted accreditation, flexible learning pathways and internationally recognised professional qualifications.

CMI is also the awarding body for Chartered Manager (CMgr) – the highest professional status available for practising managers and leaders. Its focus is simple: to help people at every stage of their career develop the confidence, credibility and skills to become effective, successful leaders.

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