Aston Business School
Course overview
The Aston Business School at Aston University, Birmingham, is a doctoral programme that trains students for academic or professional research. The course covers accounting, economics, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, strategy, operations, information management, and organisational psychology.
Learning involves teaching in the first year, access to specialist centres, and both Quantitative and Qualitative methods. Assessment methods include a major Qualifying Report, a viva voce examination, an original thesis, and a final oral defence with internal and external experts.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students can also upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need at least a second-class upper in undergraduate courses like accounting, business, economics, finance, marketing, or management.
- A different degree will be acceptable if the student has relevant work experience or holds a master's degree with significant research.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in IELTS with 6.5 in reading and writing and 6.0 in other sections.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Aston Business School from Aston University, Birmingham, can work as:
- Management Consultants
- Policy Advisors
- Quantitative Analysts
- Senior Research Scientists
- Corporate Strategy Managers
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for the Aston Business School in Aston University, Birmingham, for international students is £15,800.
Admission
Interested candidates for theAston University, Birmingham Aston Business School should apply directly to the University's online portal. You can speak to our trained counsellors for help.
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