MSc Business and Management

The MSc Business and Management programme at Aston University, Birmingham, is designed for students from different backgrounds who want to advance their skills and knowledge in business. This one-year course focuses on important areas like international economics, strategic management, accounting, and finance. Aston Business School is highly respected worldwide and has top-level accreditations, which means students get an excellent education and career opportunities. 

The programme helps students develop leadership and management skills to work in big companies, non-profit organisations, or other sectors. A specific teaching method called block teaching is used to make learning simpler and more engaging for students. With this approach, those pursuing the master's degree can focus on one subject at a time. This helps them understand the material better and reduces their stress. Students can also choose optional modules to study based on their career goals, such as international corporate governance, marketing management, or risk management.

Aston University, Birmingham, is a top institution for high-quality education, especially in business and management. It ranks in the top 10% of universities worldwide and is well-regarded for its graduates’ high salaries and excellent job opportunities. The university has been awarded many honours, including the Gold Athena SWAN award for promoting gender equality.

Founded in 1895, Aston University has a long-standing commitment to innovation. It recently launched an Enterprise Strategy aimed at supporting business growth. In 2020, The Guardian named it University of the Year, and it has also achieved Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

• Applicants should provide an updated official transcript of their university grades.
• Applicants may need to include a professional and academic reference when applying for the course.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates should possess a minimum of a UK 2:2 honours degree or an equivalent qualification from an international institution.
• Candidates are required to provide documentation that shows they have passed Mathematics with a grade of 4/C or higher at the GCSE level, or in an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates whose native language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each individual skill area.
• Alternatively, scores from TOEFL or PTE that meet equivalent standards can also be accepted.
• These tests should be taken within two years prior to the start of the course.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the tuition cost for international students who wish to enrol in the MSc Business and Management programme at Aston University, Birmingham, has been set at £23,500. Please be aware that this amount may be adjusted in the future.

Aston University, Birmingham, provides a range of scholarships specifically for international students. One of them is the Ferguson Scholarship, valued at £22,500, which fully covers tuition fees for postgraduate students. 

Additionally, the Sir Adrian Cadbury Chancellor's Scholarship offers financial support ranging from £7,000 to £10,000. There is also the Automatic Merit Scholarship, which is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The following job roles listed below are available to students who obtain an MSc Business and Management degree from Aston University, Birmingham:

• Entrepreneur 
• Management Consultant 
• Human Resources Manager 
• Data Scientist 
• Financial Manager  
• Financial Risk Manager

Those interested in applying for this course can complete their applications through the university's online application portal. If you have any inquiries or require assistance, feel free to reach out to one of our trained counsellors for support.