Overview

This cutting-edge Strategy and International Business programme from Aston University will give you a detailed understanding of strategy and its application in a wide variety of business settings, including consultancy. It will enable you to become strategically minded. You’ll learn to evaluate organisations’ positions within their competitive environments and then develop viable strategic options. By the end of this course, you’ll have a well-rounded business knowledge as well as the strategic skills to pursue a wide range of career options in strategy development, management consulting or a managerial role in a variety of business functions.

You’ll gain a detailed understanding of strategy by studying three modules focused on this fascinating area of business. The modules cover the fundamentals, advanced-level strategy and how strategy works in an international business context. In the first term, we’ll introduce you to key theories, concepts and frameworks related to corporate and entrepreneurial strategy. You’ll learn how to analyse the external environment as well as companies’ internal capabilities and understand how these skills can be used to shape strategic decision making.

Career prospects

This course will prepare you for a wide range of professional and management careers in global organisations. These opportunities exist across business functions and sectors including consultancy and business services, investment banking, manufacturing and technology.

Our recent graduates have setup their own businesses as well as in to roles including:

Management Consultant
Social Innovation Consultant
Business Intelligence Consultant
Marketing Analyst
Business Analyst
Project Manager.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Management

Advanced Topics in Strategy

International Business Strategy

International Business

Ethics in Academic Practice

The Aston Global Advantage

Business Project or Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

We are normally able to accept applications throughout the academic year. We recommend, however, that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration International Business Strategic Management View 637 other Masters in Business Administration in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class)
Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University

As well as:

Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee
An official academic transcript of your university grades to date
A completed application form

Tuition Fee

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International

23500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Strategy and International Business.

Available Scholarships

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