Business Research and Consultancy

Aston Business School has an established global reputation for offering a unique educational experience.  We provide high quality education and are among the elite 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.  We put you at the heart of what we do; to provide a truly transformational learning experience.  We develop future leaders, encouraging you to be the best you can be, and to be an inspiration to others.

Why Aston Business School

Aston Business School is an inspirational learning community, which seeks to develop individual and organisational creative wisdom.  We instil a winning business approach into all students, enabling you to take full control of your future career.  Our vision is to encourage aspiration through inspiration, and by building and developing leadership skills we shape the most enterprising global leaders of the future.

Aston Business School has a truly international environment with more than 50 nationalities represented on the MSc programmes; working together you will develop the essential skills required to become a global leader. 

Our outstanding student facilities are designed to enhance your learning experience and inspire your creative thinking. These include a purpose-built suite, accessible 24 hours a day by swipe card, with free Wi-Fi connection.

Campus and City

Aston Business School is situated in the exciting and cosmopolitan city of Birmingham (UK), providing you with campus living in the heart of a vibrant city.  There is plenty of green space in Birmingham for you to relax in and enjoy, whilst some of the finest art collections in the world can be found here.  The multicultural atmosphere is evident in the sheer variety of eating places, bars and café’s, not to mention a very active and lively music scene.  Birmingham is a global centre for business, commerce and industry.  The city is home to numerous UK, merchant and overseas banks, over 500 law firms and Europe’s second largest insurance market, with a thriving small enterprise community.

Aston Business School MSc Programmes: “We’ll go to great lengths to help your career go further”

Our MSc portfolio has been created in close partnership with global business leaders giving you the ideal platform on which to build your future career.  Aston's portfolio of MSc programmes provides a stimulating learning environment that helps students gain the knowledge and skills required to develop a successful career in their chosen area.

An important element of our MSc programmes is our focus on transferable business skills (such as negotiation, communication, leadership, teamwork and innovative thinking), giving you the edge to succeed in today’s competitive workplace.

Recognised by The Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) we are at the cutting edge of research, ensuring that you are always at the forefront of your subject area.

Career Advancement

A dedicated MSc Careers Advisor will help you make the most of your career opportunities.  We are ranked number 1 worldwide for careers in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2009 and will support you both during and after your programme.  Many of our graduates enter general management roles, whilst others with specialised degrees such as finance or HRM move towards roles closely related to their Masters subject.


Award and Accreditation

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

Financial Times Masters in Management 2009:

• 1st in the world for careers for the 3rd year running
• 4th in the UK
• 30th in the world
• One of only nine British business schools to make the top 50.

The taught Masters programmes are widely regarded as leaders in their fields both in terms of quality and the range of programmes that can be studied on a full- and part-time basis.

To view a full list of programmes please see our website: www.astonmsc.com

Aston MBA: “You’re ready, the world is waiting”

The Aston MBA is designed for individuals who have already made their mark in business to reach their true potential, transforming them into influential business leaders on the international stage.  Prospects, salaries and career progression can be drastically improved through a world-class teaching programme, underpinned by exceptional academic research and well-developed links across business and industry.

Study in one of Europe’s top Business schools and see the results of an Aston MBA for yourself:

• Significantly improve your career progression
• Enhance your global employability with our dedicated skills workshops
• Acquire valuable practical management skills
• Build your future business networks
• Study at one of only 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation.

The Aston MBA is a world-class qualification designed for experienced managers from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions.

Building Successful Business Networks

Developing your global business networks is a major part of the Aston MBA and we work hard with you to ensure you meet the right people to help further your career.  During your time spent at Aston Business School you will have the opportunity to build personal and professional relationships with your classmates which you will develop throughout the programme.  You will become part of a vibrant learning community, and will be able to exchange ideas and learn from your fellow students.  You will also be able to build relationships with Aston MBA Alumni, to help you further your career in your chosen area.

Career Advancement

The MBA programme has its own dedicated Careers Adviser to help you with all aspects of career management both during and for three years after programme completion.

Patterns of employment for Aston MBA graduates do vary.  Many of our graduates successfully progress in their chosen career and take up senior positions in a wide range of industries.  Others take the opportunity to make a career change and apply their new skills to fresh challenges, whereas some utilise the skills they have gained to set up their own businesses.  Our students see an average earning increase of 46% depending on sector and experience, and our extensive alumni network shows former MBA students in senior management positions across the globe.

Award and Accreditation

The 2010 FT Global MBA Rankings placed Aston's full-time MBA:

• 11th in the UK
• 19th in Europe
• 1st in the UK and 5th in the world for career progression.

Study modes

The MBA programme has several study modes; Executive, Full-time, Part-time and Distance Learning.
For more details about the Aston MBA, please see our website: www.astonmba.com

Additional Aston Business School Programmes

In addition to the MSc and MBA programmes, Aston Business School also offers research programmes such as DBA, PhD, MPhil and MSc by research.

For more details about the Postgraduate programmes at Aston Business School please see our website: www.aston.ac.uk/abs

Contact:
Aston Business School Website: www.aston.ac.uk/abs

MSc:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Aston Business School
Aston University
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UK
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3200
Fax: +44 (0)121 204 4202
Email: abs-msc@aston.ac.uk

MBA:
MBA Office
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3100
Fax: +44 (0)121 204 3224
Email: mba@aston.ac.uk