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Bachelor of Science in Business and Management

BSc (Online)

Study a flexible, affordable undergraduate degree with a Triple Crown accredited (AACSM, AMBA, EQUIS) business school and experts in online learning. 

With Aston Online, online learners benefit from an immersive learning experience, dedicated support services, and a world-class digital campus. Lead, innovate, and transform business with a curriculum enriched by strong links to industry. 

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Start date
September, January, May
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Study mode
100% Online
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Duration
48 months
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Total tuition fees
£20,805 - (Flexible payment options – monthly, in instalments or in full)

Programme Overview

Our Business and Management (BSc) programme is a popular choice for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders. It provides a breadth and depth of business knowledge, including the functions of management and the science of decision-making. Learn online with Aston Business School, which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation.

Adopting a holistic perspective of applicable, real-world business practices, this programme delivers core topics from a highly integrated position, reflecting how different disciplines intersect and inform each other when faced with real business challenges.

The programme cultivates a global mindset through practice-based learning, combining international and local contexts and navigating political complexities. It is centred around mega-trend awareness, recognising ground-breaking technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence and driving forward sustainable practices. The programme adopts a cross-disciplinary approach for foundational knowledge across business functions, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking.

Triple Accreditation: Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Triple Gold: Aston University has been awarded Triple Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

66th in the World: Aston University is ranked 66th in the world for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2024).

Excellence in teaching and research: Rated 79% in the REF (2021) for research that is world leading or internationally excellent, Aston University has an excellent reputation for research which shapes and improves lives.

A global university: Aston University is in the top 10% of global institutions (top 10% of evaluated universities, QS World Rankings 2025) and is known for world-class teaching and strong links to industry.

Experts in online education: Aston Online programmes are carefully designed to offer flexibility without compromising on academic rigour. With a wealth of expertise in online pedagogy, we ensure that students receive a rich, engaging, and supportive learning experience.

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What You Will Learn

The programme adopts a cross-disciplinary approach for foundational knowledge across business functions encouraging interdisciplinary thinking. It is delivered through diverse experiential learning engagements, incorporating live business challenges and gamified simulations, providing immersive online experiences for participants.

  • Business Acumen: Understanding of the different functional areas of business and management practice.
  • Problem-Solving: The knowledge to underpin theory and techniques to achieve sound analysis, design and deliver management solutions to solve problems.
  • Broad Business Perspectives: The ability to gain a broad business and management perspective, including social responsibility and ethical practice in professional contexts.
  • Collaborative and Independent Work Dynamics: Fostering teamwork and autonomy in professional settings.

Why Study Online With Aston University?

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 monthly or 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).

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Why Study Bachelor of Science in Business and Management (BSc) Online Through Aston University?

I have to say, I had a great experience doing my course online.

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The online classes were very interactive, the lecturers were always accessible, and Blackboard (the learning interface) made it very easy to connect with other students from all over the world. The whole programme exceeded my expectations.
Kristal Burnett-Dunkley – Aston Online Business Graduate
Kristal Burnett-Dunkley

Career Prospects

Aston graduates are among the highest-paid in the country, according to the 2023 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). This data shows that five years after graduation, employed Aston University graduates have the 15th highest median salary among all UK Higher Education Institutions.

Our graduates have launched successful careers at industry giants like Atos, PwC, DHL, Santander, National Grid, Nissan and more. This business and management course equips you with transferable skills that provide opportunities across diverse roles, giving you the edge in today's competitive job market.

Recent graduates have gone onto roles including:

Market Intelligence Analyst: Identifies and collects appropriate customer, competitor, economic, financial, and/or operational data.

Legal Project Manager: Manages the legal project lifecycle, from planning and organising to execution, monitoring and evaluation.

Business Development Manager: Drives business growth within a company by building a network of contacts to attract new clients, research new market opportunities and oversee growth projects.

Digital Project Manager: Overseeing and managing projects from concept creation to planning, execution, and testing.

Strategy Specialist: Dedicated to crafting and refining business strategies to drive company growth and competitive positioning.

Commercial Analyst: Scrutinising market data and financial reports to provide insights that influence pricing, sales strategies and business development.

Area Manager: Responsible for overseeing operations within a specific geographic region.

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Programme Structure

Our Business and Management (BSc) programme is comprised of 12 compulsory modules aimed at building your understanding of business and managerial practices.

Each credit of study is equivalent to 10 learning hours (e.g. 15 credits reflects 150 hours of learning).

Optional modules are reviewed each year and may change to reflect the expertise of staff, current trends in research, as a result of student feedback, or demand for certain modules.

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Stage F (Final)

We may update our programmes to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our programme webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.

Online learning is very flexible.

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Online study gave me the option to learn and work concurrently. After my review of several ranking sites and with the accreditations of AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, Aston Business School was my obvious choice. A worthwhile experience that surpassed my expectations.
Chidi Okafor, Aston Online Business Graduate
Chidi Okafor Aston University Online Student

Entry Requirements

A Levels:

  • BBB (standard offer)
  • BBC (with EPQ or Core Maths minimum grade B)
  • BBC (contextual offer)

Contextual offers:

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in.

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDD (standard offer)

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM (contextual offer)

The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels.


International students:

Students from over 120 countries choose to study with us every year. You can check qualifications in your country here, including equivalent qualifications from Africa, Americas, Australia, North East Asia, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Western and Central Asia. Contact our Admissions Team for a consultation before applying:  enquiries@astononline.ac.uk

Alternative entry requirements:

We take a holistic approach to evaluating applications. The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this programme for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire prior to application whether their qualifications are deemed acceptable. Contact our Admissions Team for a consultation before applying:  enquiries@astononline.ac.uk

English language requirements:

To be accepted onto our programmes, you must be able to satisfy the University's English language requirements. We aim to make your application process as easy as possible, however in all cases we reserve the right to request an English language qualification and / or conduct an interview.

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications including:

IELTS Academic and IELTS Academic Online
IELTS One Skill Retake
TOEFL and TOEFL iBT
Oxford ELLT (Global and Digital)
Pearson Academic (PTE)
Password Test
Language Cert International ESOL SELT
Kaplan Test of English (KTE)
Cambridge Advanced Test (CAE)
Cambridge Proficiency Test (CPE)

Tests must be taken within the last 2 years from the start date of the course you are applying to study at Aston University.

Find Out If You Qualify

If you have any questions about your eligibility or the application process, please get in touch with the Aston Online Admissions Team:

Email: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk 

Call: +44 (0) 121 824 6374 

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 GMT

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