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Course overview
Are you ready to advance your career at the forefront of the financial sector, without pressing pause on your ambitions? The Walbrook Online MBA Banking and Finance is built around the real challenges faced by senior leaders today. Rooted in Walbrook’s longstanding expertise and drawing on the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework, this future-focused programme blends essential business strategy with cutting-edge financial expertise, preparing you to lead and drive change in banks, investment firms, fintech and regulatory institutions worldwide.
Designed for ambitious professionals, the MBA Banking and Finance puts you in control of your schedule with a flexible, 100% online, pay-per-module structure. Start in any month from July 2025 and graduate in as little as 14 months, all while continuing your current role. Benefit from tailored support, a finance-focused research project, and a dynamic learning community that moves at your pace in a carousel module system.
Job outcomes
- Head of Risk and Compliance
- Senior Financial Consultant
- Head of Finance
- Other executive roles in retail banking, investment, fintech, risk and compliance, or international finance.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
The full-time course length for MBA degrees at Walbrook Institute London is 14 months.
This is also available to study part-time over a period of 24 months.
Entry requirements
Every application is different. If you’re not sure whether you meet the entry requirements or if you have any questions, contact LIBF for advice.
Typical offer
- 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
- Plus at least 2 years’ relevant professional experience.
Or alternatively:
- 2+ years of relevant work experience.
Course features
Why Choose Walbrook?
- Global, flexible 100% online learning—study from anywhere, on your terms
- Progress through one module at a time with live learning cohorts
- Customised support from finance experts, tutors, and peers
- Structured to accelerate your leadership career without career interruption
- Seize your opportunity to shape the future of finance. Join a community of changemakers and graduate ready to lead and innovate in one of the world’s most dynamic industries with the Walbrook Online MBA -Banking and Finance.
Your MBA, Your Way
- Study fully online, start any month from July 2025
- Pay-per-module for maximum flexibility
- Complete in as little as 14 months, fitting your studies around professional commitments
- Ongoing personal support and tailored research aligned with your goals
Assessment
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.
Delivery
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.
Subjects
The Walbrook MBA Banking and Finance programme prepares you to lead with confidence in a global, high-stakes industry. You’ll cover key themes like corporate finance, investment, risk, strategy, marketing and business intelligence – with a focus on real-world financial systems. Build the leadership and decision-making skills that define successful careers in banking and finance.
Develop core expertise in corporate finance, capital budgeting, and investment decision-making. Apply financial theory to real-world banking scenarios to support growth and performance.
Understand how global markets, currencies and financial regulation shape business strategy. Learn to manage financial risk, funding and investment across borders in today’s complex banking landscape.
Explore the growing pressure on financial institutions to drive sustainable and ethical business practice. You’ll analyse the environmental impact of financial decision-making and propose strategies that align profit with responsibility.
Explore how financial organisations assess risk, analyse markets and drive growth through strategy. You’ll use established models to create a strategy plan for a real or chosen business.
Understand how to lead complex change in fast-paced financial environments. You’ll explore how leadership, communication and innovation support successful transitions – and apply your learning to a real business scenario.
Examine how banks and financial service firms build trust and value through effective marketing. You’ll create integrated campaigns that align with brand strategy and business goals, rooted in real-world case studies.
Explore the role of agile HR strategies in supporting business performance. You’ll analyse workforce trends and develop people-focused plans that support long-term organisational goals – essential for leading change in regulated industries like banking.
Master the financial tools and data analysis techniques used by modern finance leaders. Learn to interpret financial health, evaluate risk and make data-driven recommendations that support strategic growth.
Build a strong foundation in business research. You’ll learn to develop research questions, analyse academic sources, and apply ethical approaches in preparation for your final project.
Define your research topic and begin to shape your approach. You’ll explore a finance-specific challenge, pitch your proposal, and refine your ideas through peer and tutor feedback.
Deliver a 6,000-word research project on a real issue in banking or finance. Combine independent research with practical insight to make recommendations that support your career goals.
About Walbrook Institute London
Walbrook Institute London, formerly LIBF, marks a new chapter in our evolution. Inspired by the Walbrook river that shaped the City of London, our new name reflects our growth into a modern, digital-first institution offering career-focused degrees in high-growth industries like business, data, and technology. We remain committed to practical learning, flexible online study, and supporting students with tailored guidance through our expert careers team and 24/7 online access to study materials.
At Walbrook, a leading institution with over 145+ years of history, we combine heritage with modernity to provide flexible education for ambitious students across the globe. With our 100% online courses, we offer flexible learning opportunities that give you a competitive edge.
Our focus is on lifelong learning. Located in the vibrant heart of London, Walbrook equips you with the knowledge, tools, skills, and globally recognised qualifications that will allow you to excel in the fields of business, management, and technology from anywhere in the world.
Whether you're an experienced professional, recent graduate, or an individual aspiring for personal growth, Walbrook welcomes you to a world of limitless possibilities. Enrol today and make your ambitions a reality.
