Masters in Management
MiM (Online)
Study a flexible, affordable postgraduate degree with a Triple Crown accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) business school and experts in online learning.
At Aston Online, you benefit from an immersive learning experience, dedicated support services, and a world-class Digital Campus. Master the art of leadership and innovation with this future-focused programme and a curriculum enriched by strong links to industry.
Programme Overview
Our Masters in Management (MiM) programme is designed for aspiring professionals like you, seeking to elevate your career by mastering the art of leadership and innovation in the global business world. 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.
Among the Best in the World for Business and Management: Aston University has risen to 66th place in the world (and into the top 10 in the UK) in the 2024 QS World Rankings by Subject for Business and Management Studies.
Excellence in Teaching and Research: Aston University is rated 79% in the REF (2021) for world-leading or internationally excellent research. Aston University has an excellent reputation for research that 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.
Recognised in the Global Rankings: The University’s Executive MBA (EMBA) programme and Masters in Management programme have achieved notable recognition, ranking 60th and 86th, respectively, in their categories.
Top 100 in Europe: Aston Business School is ranked 97th overall and 17th in the UK in The Annual Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking.
Climbing the Ranks: Aston Business School has strengthened its position in the 2024 Eduniversal Business School Rankings, climbing to joint 11th in the UK—two places higher than last year.
4th Palme of Excellence: Aston University is ranked in the 4th Palme of Excellence by Eduniversal, highlighting our substantial national and regional impact.
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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.
Aston was my top choice. For me, it is the most well-rounded university in the UK and in Europe.
If you are thinking about applying, don’t hesitate. Don’t think twice because I went to Aston and I’m now living in New York. I’m recognised by Forbes and I’m studying at Harvard. So apply, it’s going to change your life.
Why Study Online With Aston University?
Aston Online offers various advantages, making it an appealing choice for prospective students globally. You'll receive the same qualifications and degree certificates as on-campus students. The degree certificate does not mention online delivery.
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
All students have a dedicated mentor, and the programme is delivered in a cohort format, enabling deep learning and interaction amongst the group.
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. For example, 30 credits reflect 300 hours of learning.
*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.
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 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 programme, 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 have:
- 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.
The Programme Aims to:
- Develop knowledge and skills in business and management to enhance the utility and employability of both recent graduates, and those already in employment.
- Develop the ability to apply theory, knowledge and understanding of business and management to complex or difficult issues to improve business and management practice.
- Develop the ability to apply a range of analytical approaches to practical problem solving.
- Develop a sound understanding of a wide range of organisational contexts to enable graduates of the programme to be able to make an early and significant contribution to a range of international employers throughout the public, private and not-profit sectors.
- Develop awareness of, and enable students to reflect upon, their own positions in relation to corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics.
- Develop awareness of the skills needed to work effectively in cross-cultural teams.
- Develop the ability to be critical users of research-based information in both academic and professional contexts.
- Develop appreciation of the value of adopting multi-disciplinary approaches to the solution of business and management problems.
- Develop critical attitudes towards leadership, change, and enterprise, to reflect the dynamism and vibrancy of the business and management environment.
- Provide students with opportunities to enhance their employability by developing life-long learning and personal development skills.
Is This Programme Right for You?
- You are interested in understanding core business functions, such as finance, marketing, operations, and strategy, and how they work together.
- You want to develop essential leadership and management skills to prepare you for various roles across different industries.
- You are looking for a flexible online programme that can fit around your work and personal commitments.
- You are an ambitious professional who wants to earn a master's degree from a triple-accredited business school with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- A UK 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree.
- Equivalent international degree recognised by Aston University. Click here for more information or contact our Admissions Team to check your eligibility: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk.
*Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
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, America, 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 and accept applications from candidates with relevant work experience who still need to complete a graduate qualification. Contact our Admissions Team for a consultation before applying: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk.
Additional requirements:
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.
English language requirements:
You must meet the university's English language requirements to be accepted into our programmes. 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 have been taken within the last two years from the start date of the programme you are applying to.
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 your Masters in Management (MiM) Online programme support me in transitioning to leadership roles within mycurrent organisation?
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Our 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.
How does your Masters in Management (MiM) Online programme integrate current trends and innovations in digital business and entrepreneurship?
Our MiM Online 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.
What’s the difference between your MiM Online and your MBA Online programme?
Our MiM Online programme is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals, focusing on foundational business management skills and leadership. Our MBA Online programme, 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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