MBA Innovation - Online

Walbrook Institute London

Advance your career and drive change – without leaving your current job – with the Walbrook MBA Innovation degree.

This 100% online programme equips you with the leadership skills, innovative mindset, and practical tools needed to take bold ideas from concept to reality. Based on the Institute of Directors’ Competency Framework, it combines strategic leadership with real-world learning in entrepreneurship, digital business, and change management. You'll explore key topics such as venture creation, sustainability, finance, and AI, developing the expertise to lead innovation at a senior level.

The programme features practical assessments, personalised support, and a research project tailored to your career goals—delivering immediate impact in your organisation or industry. The MBA Innovation empowers you with commercial acumen, digital leadership, and entrepreneurial skills – all essential for transforming insight into action and sparking business growth.

Start dates

UK and international students can start on every first Monday of the month.

Discover how distance learning works

If you’re new to online learning, you might be wondering what to expect. At Walbrook, our MBA is designed to fit around your life – with no lectures or fixed class times, and a clear structure to help you stay on track.

You’ll study one or two modules at a time depending on your pace, with weekly learning goals and regular assessment points. Everything is delivered through your online learning platform, where you’ll access readings, videos, tasks and discussion boards – available 24/7, from any device.

You’ll work through each module alongside other students starting at the same time, and if you need support, there’s always someone available to point you in the right direction – whether for academic questions, careers advice or technical help.

Wherever you’re starting from, Walbrook makes it possible to move forward on your terms – combining structure, flexibility and real-world learning.

The Walbrook MBA Innovation programme equips professionals for senior roles in strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership. Designed for those leading new ventures, digital transformation, or organisational change, the programme develops creativity, confidence, and commercial acumen – preparing you to shape the future in your field.

The business world is constantly evolving, and to succeed, professionals need to stay on top of emerging technologies, trends, and challenges. This MBA Innovation programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the core business principles and practices, as well as equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to meet the needs of a rapidly changing business environment.

Entry requirements vary; please contact us if you’re unsure about your eligibility.

• Typically, you’ll need a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution and at least 2 years of relevant professional experience, or 2+ years of relevant work experience alone.
• You may transfer up to 60 credits from prior study (excluding Research Development and Capstone Project). Review our prior learning process and speak to our Enrolment Team for advice
• Equivalent overseas qualifications are accepted, subject to verification.

As an Innovation Manager, you’ll guide R&D and bring new ideas to market. As a Strategy Director, you’ll shape company direction, respond to trends, and drive growth. As an Entrepreneur, you’ll launch or scale a business and manage all aspects. An MBA equips you with leadership, strategy, and innovation expertise to succeed in these dynamic roles.