MSc Business and Management

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Become a business leader of the future and get set for a rewarding career with our MSc Business and Management degree. Develop your management skills and techniques and gain an extensive understanding of how companies operate.

Course outline and modules

Suitable for graduates of all disciplines, this dynamic programme is a fantastic platform to launch your career at a top business school. Aston Business School is part of an elite group of business schools thanks to our triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

You’ll benefit from a detailed insight into many areas of business, from strategy to operations and from marketing to people management. You’ll also gain key leadership and management skills. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to go into a variety of roles for a range of organisations, including international companies and those operating in the voluntary and community sectors.

We use a variety of teaching methods to enable you to get the most from the course. There are practical activities, including simulation exercises, reflective case studies, collaborative group work, thought-provoking class discussions as well as inspiring lectures and tutorials. This allows you to explore, test and apply what you’ve learnt and gives you a deeper understanding of your subject.

How will my skills develop?

The course will provide you with a clear understanding of modern business practices. It will develop your analytical and critical-thinking skills, allowing you to solve complex commercial problems and identify and deliver successful business strategies. This will enable you to hit the ground running in graduate roles.

You’ll learn to interpret financial statements, develop marketing and pricing strategies and understand innovation processes. In addition, you will develop an understanding of strategy processes and techniques to improve business performance.

As well as enhancing your knowledge of theory, our emphasis on applied learning will help you to develop your leadership skills in practise. You’ll improve your soft skills, enabling you to effectively interact with other people in professional situations. These are key competences that employers will look for when recruiting talented graduates.

How will this course help my career?

With a wide selection of optional modules, this course provides you with opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your interests or professional ambitions. You will be able to gain advanced level understanding of different subject areas, including finance, marketing, human resource and entrepreneurship. Whatever career path you are looking to take, we can help you get on the right track.

This course is designed to enhance your employability. As well as being developed with industry experts through our advisory board, we also ensure you will gain exposure to opportunities throughout your studies. In your third term you will have the choice of studying abroad or pursuing an internship.

Student experience and employability

Overseas opportunities

We benefit from an extensive network of partner institutions, including some of the highest ranked business schools in Europe, such as Kedge Business School in France. We also have partnerships with universities worldwide, from Australia to China and USA to Singapore.

Placements

You can go on a work placement for as little as one month or as long as a year. You’ll spend your time with a company of your choice, either in the UK or overseas. A work placement is really beneficial to your future career prospects, it can enhance your CV and help you stand out from the competition when applying for graduate roles. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to develop your understanding of your subject area by applying what you’ve learnt in the classroom to a professional context.

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Requirements

The requirements may vary based on your selected study options.





















Modules

  • Compulsory modules
  • Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
  • Applied Research
  • Marketing Management
  • Strategic Management
  • People and World Organisations
  • Operations Management
  • Ethics in Academic Practice
  • The Aston Global Advantage
  • Business Project or Dissertation
  • Options modules
  • Entrepreneurial Strategies
  • International Business Strategy
  • Marketing Channels and Strategic Sales Force Management
  • Digital Advertising
  • International Marketing Management
  • Employee Relations in Context
  • Learning and Talent Development
  • Strategic Business Sustainability
  • Intellectual Property Strategy and Management
  • Corporate Governance Regulation and Compliance
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    Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
    Tuition fee
    Apply by
    Start date
    Apr 2025
    Sep 2025
    Sep 2026
    Duration
    Campus
    Mode of study
    Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
    Offer response
    2 days after your application is submitted
    Backlogs accepted
    This course accepts backlogs