MSc Business & Management
Aston University Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,500
Application deadline
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Introduction
Advance your career as you build industry-based skills needed for success with Aston University. Our flagship distance learning MSc Business & Management programme introduces essential management principles and techniques that are broadly applicable in a range of professions and environments. Designed for working professionals from all disciplines and industries, learn theory and gain confidence as a leader.
Admissions
Curriculum
You will complete 90 credit hours of core modules and 60 credit hours of dissertation. A sample of modules is listed below.
Core Modules
Marketing (15 credits)
This module will develop the skills and competencies necessary to critically analyse organisational marketing options.
Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
This is an introduction to human behaviour in organisations. Further, it aims to discuss organisational processes from the context of individuals and organisations, and from different theoretical perspectives.
Strategic Management (15 credits)
This module is an introduction to the main concepts and thought processes in strategic management and enables you to analyse complex situations and make appropriate strategic recommendations.
Research Methods for Business Students (15 credits)
The module aims to develop the skills of defining a management or leadership topic of relevance and interest and selecting appropriate methodologies in order to address identified research questions.
Optional Modules
Entrepreneurial Strategies (15 credits)
This module aims to equip you with the analytical and strategic skills necessary to start a successful small business. It also aims to contribute to an 'entrepreneurial culture' amongst Aston postgraduates and encourage them to consider entrepreneurship as an alternative to employment.
International Business (15 credits)
The aim of this module is to provide a systematic understanding of the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influence business decisions and behaviour.
Effective Management Consultancy (15 credits)
This module will help you to understand different approaches to consulting projects. You will explore what is good and what is bad consulting practice. It will also prepare you to carry out successful consulting projects within organisations, either as an external consultant or as a line manager given a one-off problem-solving task.
International Marketing Management (15 credits)
The module aims to provide awareness of the range of issues that, within an international context, constitute a holistic approach to the design and management of operations systems taking into consideration their social and environmental impacts.
Program Outcome
A Unique Skill Set
Upon completion of the MSc Business & Management, students will develop and refine a wide range of business skills demanded by employers worldwide including:
- Managerial Thinking: Learn the theories, principles, concepts and practices of successful management in national and global contexts.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Develop an understanding of the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influence business decisions and behaviour.
- Functional Expertise: Gain confidence and experience needed to practically apply all of your knowledge in the working environment.
Career Opportunities
Recognised by Employers Worldwide
Graduates have gone on to enter a number of fields and disciplines, including human resources, strategic management, operations, marketing and accounting. Positions held by recent graduates span a breadth of countries and continents. Some examples are:
- Brand Activation Executive — Unilever (United Arab Emirates)
- Communications and Training Executive — Tesco (UK)
- Management Consultant — Deloitte (India)
- Senior Business Analyst — Lloyds TSB (UK)
- Strategic Project Leader — Rolls-Royce (UK)
English Language Requirements
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