MBA Programme

The Aston MBA

An immersive experience that will equip you to launch your own business or transform your organisation

The Aston MBA is an intensive programme designed for professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level. A transformational MBA for managers who want to accelerate their thinking, career, and potential.

Whether your ambition is to lead in international organisations or start something closer to home, the Aston MBA will hone your strategic thinking, preparing you for a career at the forefront of business.

Closely aligned with The Aston Edge, your personnel development programme, we run a comprehensive career management programme of activities designed to help you maximise your employability, coordinated by our dedicated MBA careers consultant.

You'll have the opportunity to work or study abroad. This a great opportunity for you to experience life and culture in another country. Our international partners range from Business Schools in the United States all the way to Australia.

Aston Business School is consistently recognised by the world's most prominent rankings as being at the forefront of business education.

Scholarships

There are a range of scholarships available to support all students looking to embark on the full time MBA. If you are an Aston graduate you will qualify to apply for the Aston loyalty course fee discount of 20% off your course fee. Further information about scholarship opportunities.

Our MBA programmes

You have a choice of programmes to select from, whether your needs are full-time, or part-time flexible study:

MBA - Full Time

Full-time study.

Handle real-world challenges and develop your leadership skills and entrepreneurial thinking.

Executive MBA

Part-time study.

Combine study and work, Learning through flexible study and workshops, applying new skills straight away to your role.

Online MBA

Part-time study over two years.

Flexible online learning - study modules at your own pace. Challenge your thinking, grow your leadership skills.

Healthcare Management MBA

Part-time study.

Ideal programme if you are a manager in public or private healthcare sector, and want to develop into a leader within your field.

Management of Manufacturing MBA

Part-time study over two years.

Tailored for leaders in manufacturing organisations, merging the practical elements of industry with academic theory to improve business processes.

How to Apply

Get more information about how to apply, the interview process, and answers to our frequently asked questions.

Get the Aston Edge

As well as teaching the fundamentals of business, the Aston MBA includes a professional development programme based on the latest thinking in behavioural science to give you the Aston Edge. This module is delivered alongside your core learning process, developing your skills portfolio to support your career goals.

Career Development

Our comprehensive career management programme supports your studies with our dedicated MBA Careers Consultant. When you leave us, you will have a far greater appreciation of your own strengths, abilities and capacities, and the confidence to communicate these to potential employers or to start your own business.

Alumni Mentoring Programme

To support your learning you have the opportunity to be partnered with an Aston MBA graduate mentor who will act as a sounding board to support your strategic thinking.

QS Top 100 MBA Alumni

Aston University's MBA has been recognised in the world top 100 by QS MBA Career Specialization Rankings 2021. QS, the global university rankings authority for careers and education, has ranked Aston amongst the world's elite universities following assessment of the university's academic and employer reputation.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching is delivered by our highly-regarded Aston Business School, which is made up of leading academics and experienced professionals. Our teaching philosophy is based on putting business principles into practice, meaning you’ll learn through a series of applied, task-based activities.

Student and Graduate profiles

Our graduates go on to do amazing things, from founding businesses, to leading multinational companies, or setting up successful charities. Find out more.

Exchange Partnership Second Degree Pathway

We partner with some of the world's highly ranked business schools. A second degree pathway is yours for the taking.

Graduate Testimonial

"I am now working as a non executive director on three boards, continuing to grow my business and learning from high level business leaders. This has all helped me to strategically consider entering new markets in the property industry."

Parveen Rai

Rai Property Investments Ltd

Find out more about Parveen's entrepreneurial experience

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