Online MBA

With an integrated approach to traditional business and management topics, our MBA programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that merges classic business and management principles with modern strategy, equipping you with the essential skills and in-depth understanding necessary to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape.

• Strategic Insights: Economics in a Global Context (30 credits)
• Marketing and Finance for Strategic Decision-Making (30 credits)
• Leadership and Operational Excellence (30 credits)
• Navigating Digital Transformation: Innovating for the Future (30 credits)
• Aston Edge Reflections and Growth (30 credits)
• Research Project (30 credits)

Our online, part-time MBA is placed 1st in the UK and 24th in the world in the Part-Time MBA global Eduniversal Rankings.

• Strategic Leadership Competence: Learn to inspire and guide teams towards achieving organisational goals, through a deep understanding of formulating and implementing effective strategies.
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills: Tackle complex business challenges with innovative solutions, leveraging a real-world understanding of business operations and management.
• Enhanced Global Perspective: Expand your view of global business practices and challenges, enabling you to operate effectively in international markets and multicultural environments.
• Sustainability and Ethical Management: Prepare to integrate sustainability and ethics into business decisions, promoting responsible management practices.
• Digital Literacy and Innovation: Develop skills to navigate the digital transformation of industries, through an understanding of the strategic use of technology for business innovation and growth.
• Professional Growth and Self-Reflection: Develop a keen sense of self-awareness and a proactive approach to personal and professional development, supported by reflective practice.
• Robust Professional Network: Gain access to a valuable global network of industry professionals, alumni, and peers, facilitating career opportunities through networking and live events.
• Career Advancement: Be equipped for high-impact roles in various sectors, including investment banking, management consultancy, and beyond, with the skills to lead and innovate in a rapidly changing business world.

Aston MBA graduates have secured high-profile roles with leading international companies across various sectors, including investment banking, management consultancy, manufacturing and rail transport Recent graduates have also secured positions with blue-chip companies, such as Morgan Stanley, KPMG, Standard Chartered Bank and Amcor.

Thanks to Aston’s Alumni network, you will have the chance to connect with these former graduates in a range of professions.

Aston graduates excel in a range of roles and sectors - whether thriving in the world of business and academia or taking the leap from university into the life of an entrepreneur.

Recent graduates have gone onto roles including:

• Business Analyst
• Investment Banking
• Human Resources Director
• Tax Manager
• Credit Analyst

Aston Online offers various advantages, making it an appealing choice for prospective students globally.

• Flexibility and convenience - Fit your studies into your work/life balance.
• Built for online - Interactive, engaging, and purpose-designed curriculum available 24/7.
• Affordable - Spread the cost, pay in instalments, and earn as you learn.
• Supported - Dedicated student support and online tutors.
• Expert tutors - Staff with industry experience and experts in their fields.
• Empowering creativity - Complimentary full access to Adobe Creative Cloud tools for developing dynamic multimedia content and presentations through video, graphics, and audio.
• Transparent pricing - Apply for free, with no hidden costs.
• Ready for work and life - Rigorous academic standards and curriculum focusing on the skills sought by employers (for now and the future).