Masters in Management (MiM) Online
Study a flexible, affordable degree with a Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) business school.
Aston University empowers you to enhance your employability and tackle real-world problems with a curriculum enriched by strong links to industry.
Programme Overview
Our Masters in Management (MiM) programme is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to elevate their careers by mastering the art of leadership and innovation in the global business arena. From strategy and operations to marketing and accounting, this programme equips you for diverse career paths across multiple sectors. You will gain a global advantage with this future-focused programme as you develop in-depth, industry-relevant business skills.
Through real-world scenarios, you’ll be able to contextualise your studies and turn theoretical learning into practical know-how to solve business problems. You will learn to draw from many disciplines simultaneously to generate creative solutions for the domestic and international business marketplace.
Triple Accreditation: Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.
Get the Aston Edge: Gain a competitive advantage through this integrated personal and professional development programme.
We’re amongst the best in the world for business: We’ve been ranked 66th in the world (and into the top 10 in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings by subject for Business and Management Studies.
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What You Will Learn
- Strategic Business Insight: Gain a deep understanding of business strategy, operations, marketing, and accounting to navigate and lead in the global business environment.
- Leadership and Management Excellence: Develop key leadership and management skills to lead teams, projects, and organisations towards success effectively.
- Responsible and Ethical Business Practices: Embrace responsible management, sustainable business practices, and ethical decision-making in all business endeavours.
- Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship: Master the dynamics of digital business and entrepreneurship to lead in the digital age.
- Personal and Professional Development: Through the Aston Global Advantage module, focus on personal growth and professional skill development relevant to the workplace.
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.
Transparency - 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).
Recognised for quality
Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation
My passion for my personal development through life-long learning was my driving force to pursue this programme.
Career Prospects
The Aston Online Masters in Management (MiM) programme will equip you with the skills to succeed in various exciting career paths. Developed by expert faculty and experienced industry practitioners, this programme combines theory and practice, providing you with real-world insights and practical knowledge that will enrich your learning experience and prepare you to excel in the business world.
Our programme will help you develop the transferable skills that are highly sought-after by employers across diverse industries to give you a wider range of job opportunities so you can find the perfect fit for your goals and interests.
Aston graduates go on to 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:
Customer Service Manager: Spearhead the development of service guidelines, oversee quality assurance, and lead dynamic customer service teams towards excellence.
Strategic Advisor: Deliver expert, unbiased advice to organisations, shaping their strategies for sustained success and long-term growth.
Digital Marketing Consultant: Design cutting-edge marketing strategies, leverage data analytics to refine campaign effectiveness, and stay ahead with the latest digital marketing tools and trends.
Corporate Client Manager: Serve as the crucial link between your company and its clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring unparalleled client satisfaction through outstanding service.
Programme Structure
Embark on a transformative journey with our Masters in Management (MiM) programme. Dive deep into the core functions and innovative strategies that will equip you to lead and succeed in any business environment.
Each credit of study is equivalent to 10 learning hours (e.g. 15cr 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.
Modules
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30 credits
By intertwining the strategic and marketing aspects of business, this module aims to capture their transformative effect on external interactions and people’s perceptions. We encourage students to dissect the competitive landscape using robust strategic tools, and aim high by seeking evidence-based innovative marketing plans that match the strategy. Business identities should not only appear impressive, but be formidable in action.
Operations, People and Leadership
30 credits
To be successful a business needs to run effectively day to day. In this module, we look at how to manage and seek to improve business operations, including production, service delivery, process design, supply chain management, and logistics. To improve further, we must consider how best to work together as people. We focus on how to work effectively as part of a team and as a leader, and how to run an effective business that encourages staff and earns their engagement.
Responsible Management and Accounting
30 credits
This module has a focus on responsible management, transparent accounting, sustainable business practices, and business ethics. It helps students understand and make decisions using the financial aspects of business, and how to integrate these with other considerations. It explores how to be conscientious and successful, and how to be heard. Students will be encouraged to consider their own values and how they wish to work, manage, and lead.
Strategic Digital Transformation
30 credits
This module initially focuses on digital transformation, and how organisations make use of the opportunity and succeed in this new environment. A range of topics are then available. Students will have flexibility to choose the focus for their assignment, applying these concepts to an area of their choice. This allows students to follow a study path that is relevant to them.
Modules
Aston Global Advantage
30 credits
The Aston Global Advantage module enables students to assess their personal development during the programme, consolidate their learning, and plan how to improve still further. Valuable personal development includes the ability to research, synthesise and evaluate varied sources, and understand and design a research project. These skills equip students well for critical thinking and lifelong learning after their degree.
Masters in Management Project
30 credits
Students will carry out an original piece of work by applying the material they have learned in the taught element of their degree. Students must demonstrate both theoretical and practical knowledge of their chosen area of specialism.
During this course, you will need to complete several compulsory modules, each with 30 credits. These modules will aim to better build your understanding of modern business and management practices:
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:
- A systematic understanding of the theories, principles and underlying concepts and practice of management in a national and international context.
- The ability to critically discuss how strategic decision-making takes place within a range of organisations.
- The ability to interpret and analyse a range of reports and use these to inform strategic decision making.
- The ability to critically investigate and respond to a range of organisational and management problems, challenges and issues.
- The ability to implement a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.
- Competence in critical reasoning and decision-making.
- Critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of evidence-based approaches to management.
- The ability to design an extensive study, to obtain and critically analyse data and evaluate this in forming appropriate conclusions.
- A range of professional skills, including report writing, presentation and self reflection.
Entry Requirements
One of the following
- 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent.
- Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University (click here for more information).
* English language skills are assessed during admissions. If we need evidence of your English language skills, we may ask you to take one of the recognised tests such as IELTS.
Additional Requirements
You will also need to provide:
- A professional reference
- If you are a current student or recent graduate (within the last 2-3 years), we will ask for an academic reference
- If you are currently employed and not a recent graduate, we will ask for a professional reference
- An official academic transcript of your university grades to date
- A completed application form.
Alternative Entry Requirements
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We accept applications from candidates with relevant work experience who have not completed a graduate qualification.
We take a holistic approach in 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 or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
Please contact our Admissions Team for advice before applying at: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
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
FAQs
How does our online Masters in Management (MiM) programme integrate current trends and innovations in digital business and entrepreneurship?
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The online MiM programme keeps up with digital business and entrepreneurship trends through its Strategic Digital Transformation module, allowing you to focus on areas of digital innovation that interest you. This approach, combined with exposure to modern business practices, prepares you to lead in today's global markets.
How does our online Masters in Management (MiM) programme support you in transitioning to leadership roles within your current organisation?
This programme prepares you for leadership roles by combining strategic management, real-world applications, and modules like Operations, People, and Leadership. This approach equips you with the skills to address challenges in your current roles or explore new sectors, enabling you to step confidently into leadership positions.
What’s the difference between our online Masters in Management (MiM) and our online MBA programme?
The online MiM programme is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals, focusing on foundational business management skills and leadership. The online MBA (Master of Business Administration), on the other hand, is intended for mid-to-senior-level professionals with significant work experience, offering advanced leadership training and strategic thinking to enhance career progression. While both degrees aim to develop leadership capabilities, the MiM suits those starting their careers more. In contrast, the MBA is tailored for those looking to accelerate or pivot their established careers.
How will I be assessed?
Online students will engage in a variety of regular formative and timetabled summative assessment activities, where assessment modes and formats closely mirror relevant professional and industry contexts.
- Formative assessment set by the module content will include short tasks, quiz-format tests, and production of outcomes to check knowledge and competence.
- A combination of tutor-graded practical coursework assignments, projects, and automated assessment formats will be used to provide a structured summative assessment for each module.
- In all assessments, online students will benefit from detailed assessment rubrics provided from the beginning of the module to guide their effort and achievement.
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