MBA (Online)

Suitable for all entrepreneurs wanting to take their career to the next level.  This 100% online course will allow you to develop your business knowledge while balancing work and home life commitments.  You will be able to study at one of the best business schools in the world from any location, at a time that suits you.

It will enable you to study at your own pace and through a diverse range of modules, challenge your thinking and grow your leadership skills.  It will encourage you to think like a leader, make decisions and execute these skills in the real-world. You will be able to put into practice the key concepts gained during the programme and become a highly proficient and engaged leader. 

The course also includes the Aston Edge module; a personal and professional development programme based on the latest thinking in behavioural science to give you the "Aston Edge".

The Aston Edge programme will develop your skills portfolio to help you become a better performer, achieve your goals and equip you to deal with the big challenges that lie ahead in your future at the forefront of business.

Our online MBA can be a catalyst for lasting professional success and new opportunities.

Modules

Core modules 

You can either choose to follow a given pathway or select your own modules, providing more flexibility to mix and match modules. Note that if you choose a pathway and a project in the same area this will be recorded in your final Programme of Study.

Measuring and Enhancing Financial Performance

The module aims to enable students to understand and interpret a range of financial statements and other financial information used by organisational stakeholders to aid decision making in relation to the allocation of capital.

Creating and Delivering Customer Value

The module aims to enable to develop the skills and competencies necessary to critically analyse organisational marketing options and to contribute to strategic marketing decision

Crafting Organisational Strategy

The module aims to enable students to analyse strategic issues facing a variety of different organisations using appropriate concepts, frameworks and models in order to inform strategic decision making.

The Global Economic Environment

This module introduces students to fundamental concepts in economics, in order to develop an economic perspective on business decision making in a wide range of contexts and applications.

Designing and Managing Operations, Systems & Processes

The module aims to provide an understanding of the role of operations management and how it contributes to business competitiveness.

Leading Complex Organisations

The module aims to introduce theoretical and real world perspectives on leading modern complex organisations, including consideration of the complexity of behaviour, processes, systems and cultures.

The Aston Edge modules

Aston Edge Futures

The first phase aims to prepare you to make the most of the MBA programme by building on critical skills. You will be asked to set goals, reflect on what motivates you, what your ideal career looks like and what obstacles you must overcome to fulfil your long-term goals.

Aston Edge Reflections and Growth

Continue to foster self-awareness during this phase of the Aston Edge programme, building on your networking and relationship skills. Through online activities, webinars and networking, this portion teaches you aspects of behavioural science to effectively communicate with others.

Aston Edge Project

This final stage is the completion of a hands-on research project to showcase the skills and leadership capabilities developed throughout the MBA programme. You will select an organisational challenge and spend time curating the ideal managerial methods, business methods and tools necessary to reach a socially responsible solution.

Pathways

You can choose to follow one of four available pathways, or you can select one module from each of Block 1 and Block 2. 

Entrepreneurship

Gain 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 students to consider entrepreneurship as an alternative to employment.

• Discuss the key theories of entrepreneurship and the strategic practice of entrepreneurship.
   
• Evaluate the growth and market potential of existing and new business opportunities.
   
• Prepare a feasible and sustainable plan for the creation of a new business venture based on a clearly identified commercial opportunity.

Finance 

Focus on the key principles and challenges of financial management decisions, the characteristics of different forms of finance, and the linkages between organisations, the financial markets and financial strategy.

• Identify and analyse the financial problems faced by firms in their financial and economic environments.
   
• Use financial tools to provide effective solutions to organisational challenges.
   
• Critically evaluate financial theory in the identification of effective solutions to organisational challenges.

Global Business

Develop a systematic understanding of the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influence business decisions and behaviour.

• Explore the opportunities and challenges involved in the operation of multinational enterprises.
   
• Assess the economic, political, social and cultural influences on the operation of multinational enterprises.
   
• Evaluate the entry and organisational strategies of multinational enterprises using key theories from international business studies

Digital Transformation

Build in-demand leadership skills needed to thrive in the fast pace of technological change and keep your organisation ready for future challenges.

 

Entry Requirements

A good UK honours degree or an equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University, together with 3 years of management experience

If you do not have a honours degree or equivalent, you may be considered on 7+ years management/progressive leadership experience, clearly detailed in your CV

International students 

International students require an official academic transcript with an official English translation of university grades.

International students whose native language is not English will need to satisfy English language requirements of the University. 

Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law. 

Funding 

You may be eligible for postgraduate funding through many channels including loans, studentships, bursaries, grants or assistance from your employer. View more information on student financing.

Aston University Alumni Scholarship 

Cost shouldn't limit your career aspirations, which is why we are delighted to offer all Aston University graduates (including exchange students) a 20% loyalty scholarship in standard taught MA, MSc and Full-time MBA course fees. Students who have completed their first degree at Aston University will receive an automatic scholarship when applying for their course. 

Find out more information and how to apply.