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Course overview
Ready to propel your career in finance without stepping away from your current role? The Walbrook Online MBA Finance degree is crafted to fit the needs of ambitious professionals like you. Anchored in over 100 years of financial education expertise, this programme builds core leadership skills, sharpens your financial acumen, and empowers you to make strategic decisions that drive organisational success.
Focused on real-world business challenges, the Walbrook MBA Finance draws on the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework to shape future-ready leaders. You’ll master advanced concepts in financial management, international finance, and investment analysis—applying each insight directly to your workplace from day one. Our 100% online, flexible format means you can start at any time from July 2025, progressing at your own pace and paying per module. Complete your MBA in as little as 14 months without putting your career on hold.
Job outcomes
- Finance Manager
- Senior Audit Manager
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
What you'll learn
The programme is designed to build both financial expertise and the leadership qualities sought by today’s top employers. You’ll develop:
- Strategic financial planning, capital budgeting, and valuation skills
- Insights into global markets, currency risk, and multinational finance
- Leadership for sustainable business and responsible governance
- Strategic thinking and change management competency
- Marketing, HR, and communication acumen for integrated business growth
- The ability to leverage financial and business intelligence for decision-making
- Applied research expertise in a finance area of your choice
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
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 MBA Finance journey takes you through a carousel of modules, all part of a live learning group, delivering an engaging, collaborative experience:
Learn to build and assess financial plans, evaluate investments, and manage risk to maximise value.
Navigate global financial markets, strategy, and risk in multinational contexts.
Tackle sustainability and global challenges with future-ready strategies.
Formulate, implement, and lead business strategies, managing transformation with confidence.
Build broader business expertise with modules in strategic marketing communications and agile HRM.
Use the latest tools and analytics to drive smarter business decisions.
Build rigorous research skills culminating in an applied finance project tailored to your 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.
