Online MBA UK: Fast-Track Career Advancement | Walbrook

Get a CMI-accredited MBA, the Walbrook Way

Study 100% online, from anywhere
- Graduate in as little as 1 year.
- Start within weeks with monthly start dates.
- Competitive tuition – £8,880 total.
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- Beating Russell Group unis on career outcomes*
- Curriculum shaped by modern industry.
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For professionals balancing work, home and life
- Study flexibly within a weekly structure.
- Flex between full and part-time.
- Built for digital from day one.

Online MBA degree

Get the qualification that moves your career forward – without putting it on hold. The Walbrook MBA meets the rising demand for leaders who can navigate change and drive growth. Sharpen your strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership impact so you can accelerate your progression or build your own business with confidence.

Why this MBA?

For ambitious professionals ready to lead change and drive growth at senior level.
Built around the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework.
Designed in the City of London, the UK’s global business capital.

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: 1 year or 13 months

‣ Part-time: 2 years

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 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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree

Total programme cost
Full-time: 1 year or 13 months | Part-time: 2 years

£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: 1 year or 13 months | Part-time: 2 years

£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 part-time student, you’ll pay for one module upfront, then continue to pay per module before each one begins.
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’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.

July 2026 start date
- Full-time payment schedule – July 2026
- Part-time payment schedule – July 2026
August 2026 start date
- Full-time payment schedule – August 2026
- Part-time payment schedule – August 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 degree

Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the online MBA entry requirements, or 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 English is not your first language, you’ll be asked to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Ideally, your test should be no more than two years old when your course begins. If your test is older, please still apply and our admissions team can review your circumstances.

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).
Duolingo
- Evidence of an overall minimum score of 120 with no component score below 110.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
- Evidence of a score of 176 overall, with 169 in each component.

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

I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking to do an online MBA. The course content is engaging and easy to follow, and the lecturers are really responsive, which makes a huge difference when you’re studying online. I like that there’s pacing built in to keep you on track, but also the flexibility to fit around work, life and kids. I’ve really learnt a lot that I can already put into practice in my role at work.

Hayley Coates
Walbrook online MBA student

MBA online programme details

This MBA is designed to help you make an immediate impact. In this online master's you’ll explore core business areas – like strategy, finance, marketing, HR and sustainability – while developing the analytical, leadership, management and communication skills employers value most. With a focus on solving real-world business problems, you’ll learn how to make evidence-based decisions, manage change, and influence outcomes at a senior level.

On this online MBA, 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 performance. Develop a talent management plan that supports long-term business goals.
- Consumer Behaviour
  Understand the psychology behind customer decision-making. Explore behaviour across different markets and cultural contexts, and present your findings creatively. Learn how insights into consumer habits can shape brand and marketing strategies.
- Environmental Focus
  Look at how business decisions affect the environment – and how responsible businesses can drive positive change. You'll explore corporate social responsibility, business ethics and sustainable practice.
- Strategy Formulation and Implementation
  What drives business success in a competitive environment? Explore strategic analysis tools and frameworks to help businesses identify opportunities, assess their position and plan for growth. You’ll apply your learning to a real or chosen company.
- Change Management
  Organisations must evolve to survive. In this module, you’ll explore change management theory, and how creativity, communication, and leadership influence business performance. Design a change model and reflect on its real-world application.
- Marketing Communication
  Explore how businesses use integrated marketing communications to deliver value to customers and stakeholders. You’ll assess brand management and communication strategy through real-world case analysis and planning exercises.
- Agile HRM
  Explore how human resource strategies shape business performance. Engage in debates around the evolving world of work, and examine frameworks that help companies adapt to global challenges. Develop credible HR strategies that support long-term goals.
- Financial and Business Intelligence
  Gain critical insights into finance functions and how data supports smart business decisions. Learn how to evaluate financial performance, weigh up investment options, and see how fintech, big data and AI are reshaping finance.
- Research Methods
  Develop the research skills needed for your final project. Learn how to critically assess literature, formulate research questions and select appropriate methods. Build a strong foundation for ethical, impactful business research.
- Research Development
  Sharpen your focus before your final project. In this module, you’ll identify a business challenge and shape it into a focused proposal that answers a research question.
- Research Project
  Bring everything together in a research project on a business topic that matters to you. Conduct independent research, analyse your findings and make strategic recommendations relevant to your career or specialism.

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 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 analysis – 35% 3. Report implementation strategy – 50%
7 December 2026	Consumer Behaviour	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 analysis – 35% 3. Report implementation strategy – 50%
6 September 2027	Consumer Behaviour	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%
3 April 2028	Research Methods	1. Portfolio - 100%
1 May 2028	Talent Management	1. Background to report – 15% 2. Report analysis – 35% 3. Report implementation strategy – 50%
5 June 2028	Consumer Behaviour	Assessment details TBC

Final research 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 – start your MBA within weeks

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).

Contact us about our online degrees

Any questions about our online degrees or studying at Walbrook? Our Enrolment Advisors are here to help.

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.30pm UK time (excluding UK public holidays).

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Career opportunities: online MBA UK

As an online MBA graduate, you'll have the fundamental business tools, methodologies and mindset you need to make exciting moves in the world of business. Your MBA will broaden your skills, setting you up to work at world-leading global organisations in senior positions across business disciplines – or even start your own company. Whatever your career goals, Walbrook’s MBA will help you achieve them. Use your in-demand skills and business knowledge to make a real impact.

Entrepreneur
Average UK salary: varies widely.

Entrepreneur: job description

As an entrepreneur with vision and drive, you'll lead everything from strategy and financial planning to product development and operations. You'll need to make bold decisions, manage risk and bring ideas to life with confidence. With the practical skills gained from your MBA, you'll be equipped to build and grow something of real value.

Average UK salary: varies widely based on business success.
Business development director
Average UK salary: £96,594

Business development director: job description

This is a role for ambitious professionals who want to influence direction at the top of the organisation. In this high-level commercial role, you’ll lead growth strategy, drive revenue and open up new markets. An MBA gives you the ability to think strategically, manage performance and spot opportunities others miss.

Average UK salary: £96,594
Senior manager
Average UK salary: £84,972

Senior manager: job description

As a senior manager, you’ll lead teams, manage change and translate strategy into action across departments or regions. You’ll need to make complex decisions, motivate people, and balance commercial and operational goals. Your MBA will give you the credibility and capabilities to step into this level of responsibility – and thrive.

Average UK salary: £84,972

FAQs: Why study for an MBA online degree?

An online Master of Business Administration (MBA) gives you a solid foundation in business leadership and decision-making. At Walbrook, our business administration master's students build the skills and mindset to confidently lead across international business sectors. Key subjects include:
- Business strategy – learn how to assess challenges and opportunities, and shape long-term plans for growth
- Finance and data – use financial insight and analytics to make smart, evidence-based decisions
- Leadership and people management – explore how to lead teams, manage change and build a high-performance culture
- Marketing and communications – understand how to engage customers and stakeholders with clarity and impact
- Sustainability and ethics – examine how responsible leadership can drive positive change
- Research and analysis – develop your ability to investigate real business challenges and deliver practical solutions
These subjects are designed to help you lead strategically, communicate effectively and drive results – wherever your career takes you.
You can complete your MBA online in as little as 1 year full-time or 2 years 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.
Yes. You can complete this MBA in as little as 1 year when you study full-time, depending on your start date.

A few full-time start dates follow a 13-month structure, instead of 12 months. When your final taught module is one that directly feeds into your research – like Research Methods or one of two modules directly related to your programme topic – we want to make sure you have the time to complete that module in full, before you move into your final research project.

We can confirm the exact duration for your chosen start date when you request information about a programme. Or, if you'd prefer to study over a longer period, you can also study part-time over 2 years.
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 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.

The Walbrook Way: Digital from day one. Designed for your career.

Graduate in as little as 1 year, or flex to part-time.
Ranked 12th for employment outcomes in the UK*
Total fees: £8,880 – pay in full or pay per module.

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