MBA Banking & Finance
14 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
Online
Online MBA in Banking and Finance Advance your career in the global financial sector while continuing to work.
Walbrook’s MBA in Banking and Finance builds on our respected legacy in financial education, offering a curriculum shaped around the realities senior industry leaders face. Anchored in the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework, this programme blends essential business strategy with specialised financial knowledge, preparing you for leadership roles in banks, investment companies, or regulatory bodies.
From corporate and international finance to financial intelligence and governance, you’ll explore key concepts through practical modules that enable you to make confident, strategic decisions in a fast-evolving industry. With personalised support and a finance-centric research project, the programme equips you to move into senior positions with credibility.
You can begin the programme any month from July 2025, studying fully online through a flexible format created for working professionals. Each module lasts eight weeks, allowing you to plan your studies around your professional and personal commitments. Pay as you go, and earn your MBA in Banking and Finance in as little as 14 months.
Programme Overview: MBA in Banking and Finance Online
The Walbrook MBA in Banking and Finance prepares you for leadership in a demanding, global industry. Explore core areas including corporate finance, investment, risk management, strategy, marketing, and business intelligence, all with a focus on the realities of financial systems. Develop the leadership and decision-making capabilities essential for success in banking and finance.
Course Modules: With flexible monthly intakes, you’ll join the next available module and study alongside peers focusing on the same topics.
Corporate Finance: Gain expertise in capital budgeting, investment decision-making, and corporate finance theory, applying what you learn to real-world banking situations to drive growth and performance.
International Finance Management: Understand how global markets, currencies, and regulations impact business strategy. Learn to manage financial risk, funding, and investment across borders.
Environmental Focus: Investigate the increasing call for sustainable and ethical practices in finance. Analyse the environmental impacts of financial decisions and recommend strategies that align profitability with responsibility.
Strategy Formulation and Implementation: Learn how financial organisations evaluate risk, interpret markets, and create growth strategies. Develop a strategic plan for a real or hypothetical business using proven frameworks.
Change Management: Study how to manage change in dynamic financial environments. Explore leadership, communication, and innovation in supporting effective transitions, applying your knowledge to real business scenarios.
Marketing Communication: Learn how banks and financial firms use marketing to build trust and deliver value. Design integrated campaigns tied to brand strategy and business objectives, supported by case studies.
Agile HRM: Analyse the importance of agile human resource management in driving performance. Investigate workforce trends and create people-focused strategies tailored to long-term goals—crucial for success in regulated sectors like banking.
Financial and Business Intelligence: Master tools and data analysis techniques vital for today’s finance leaders. Interpret financial health, assess risk, and make data-driven recommendations for strategic growth.
Research Methods: Gain a solid grounding in business research methods. Develop research questions, review academic literature, and employ ethical frameworks to prepare for your final project.
Research Development: Define your research topic, begin outlining your approach, present your proposal, and refine your ideas with feedback from peers and tutors.
Research Project: Produce a 6,000-word research paper on a contemporary issue in banking or finance, blending independent study with practical insights tailored to your professional ambitions.
Self-Directed Learning Each module is designed to be completed over eight weeks, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Self-study includes:
- Interactive online course materials
- Case studies and assignments that apply theory to real-world situations
- Preparation for assessments, including reports, proposals, and projects
Student Support
From enrollment to graduation, you’ll access a suite of digital academic resources to support a flexible, self-driven learning journey. We’re dedicated to your success.
You’ll benefit from:
- Digital course materials, including readings, videos, and research tools
- Access to an online library for in-depth research
- Personalised assistance to keep you on track and connect you with the right support resources
Programme overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
MBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
Online
Online MBA in Banking and Finance Advance your career in the global financial sector while continuing to work.
Walbrook’s MBA in Banking and Finance builds on our respected legacy in financial education, offering a curriculum shaped around the realities senior industry leaders face. Anchored in the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework, this programme blends essential business strategy with specialised financial knowledge, preparing you for leadership roles in banks, investment companies, or regulatory bodies.
From corporate and international finance to financial intelligence and governance, you’ll explore key concepts through practical modules that enable you to make confident, strategic decisions in a fast-evolving industry. With personalised support and a finance-centric research project, the programme equips you to move into senior positions with credibility.
You can begin the programme any month from July 2025, studying fully online through a flexible format created for working professionals. Each module lasts eight weeks, allowing you to plan your studies around your professional and personal commitments. Pay as you go, and earn your MBA in Banking and Finance in as little as 14 months.
Programme Overview: MBA in Banking and Finance Online
The Walbrook MBA in Banking and Finance prepares you for leadership in a demanding, global industry. Explore core areas including corporate finance, investment, risk management, strategy, marketing, and business intelligence, all with a focus on the realities of financial systems. Develop the leadership and decision-making capabilities essential for success in banking and finance.
Course Modules: With flexible monthly intakes, you’ll join the next available module and study alongside peers focusing on the same topics.
Corporate Finance: Gain expertise in capital budgeting, investment decision-making, and corporate finance theory, applying what you learn to real-world banking situations to drive growth and performance.
International Finance Management: Understand how global markets, currencies, and regulations impact business strategy. Learn to manage financial risk, funding, and investment across borders.
Environmental Focus: Investigate the increasing call for sustainable and ethical practices in finance. Analyse the environmental impacts of financial decisions and recommend strategies that align profitability with responsibility.
Strategy Formulation and Implementation: Learn how financial organisations evaluate risk, interpret markets, and create growth strategies. Develop a strategic plan for a real or hypothetical business using proven frameworks.
Change Management: Study how to manage change in dynamic financial environments. Explore leadership, communication, and innovation in supporting effective transitions, applying your knowledge to real business scenarios.
Marketing Communication: Learn how banks and financial firms use marketing to build trust and deliver value. Design integrated campaigns tied to brand strategy and business objectives, supported by case studies.
Agile HRM: Analyse the importance of agile human resource management in driving performance. Investigate workforce trends and create people-focused strategies tailored to long-term goals—crucial for success in regulated sectors like banking.
Financial and Business Intelligence: Master tools and data analysis techniques vital for today’s finance leaders. Interpret financial health, assess risk, and make data-driven recommendations for strategic growth.
Research Methods: Gain a solid grounding in business research methods. Develop research questions, review academic literature, and employ ethical frameworks to prepare for your final project.
Research Development: Define your research topic, begin outlining your approach, present your proposal, and refine your ideas with feedback from peers and tutors.
Research Project: Produce a 6,000-word research paper on a contemporary issue in banking or finance, blending independent study with practical insights tailored to your professional ambitions.
Self-Directed Learning Each module is designed to be completed over eight weeks, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Self-study includes:
- Interactive online course materials
- Case studies and assignments that apply theory to real-world situations
- Preparation for assessments, including reports, proposals, and projects
Student Support
From enrollment to graduation, you’ll access a suite of digital academic resources to support a flexible, self-driven learning journey. We’re dedicated to your success.
You’ll benefit from:
- Digital course materials, including readings, videos, and research tools
- Access to an online library for in-depth research
- Personalised assistance to keep you on track and connect you with the right support resources
Admission Requirements
Every application is unique. If you’re unsure whether you meet the entry requirements or have any questions, please reach out to us for guidance.
Previous Study and Professional Experience To be eligible for the Walbrook MBA, you must meet one of the following:
Option 1:
- Hold a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution, and
- Have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
Option 2:
- Have 2 or more years of relevant work experience
Recognition of Prior Learning If you have prior studies or are considering transferring from another institution, you may be able to transfer up to 60 credits towards your MBA (note: credits cannot be granted for the Research Development or Capstone Project modules).
- Review our recognition of prior learning procedures
- Speak with our Enrolment Team
- Submit a recognition of prior learning form along with your application
Other Qualifications International qualifications may be accepted, provided they can be verified for equivalency—typically through ECCTIS (also known as UK ENIC).
English Language Requirements If English is not your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English proficiency by one of the following methods. You may also be eligible if you have previously studied in English at an appropriate level from a recognised institution.
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no section below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT®: Total score of at least 88 (with at least 18 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking, and 23 in writing)
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Level II with distinction in each skill (results valid for two years)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency or Advanced English: Overall score of 176, with no component below 169
If you need further details, please contact our team.
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