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THE ASTON MBA GET THE EDGE TO SUCCEED ASTONMBA.COM TRIPLE ACCREDITED 02 The Aston MBA Aston Business School 03 CONTENTS 04 Creating tomorrow’s leaders today 06 Birmingham and Aston life 08 The Aston Edge 10 Getting The Edge 12 With you all the way: induction and learning approach 14 With you all the way: career and alumni support 16 Designed for success 18 MBA core modules 20 Real world results 22 Study routes - Full-time 24 Study routes - Online 26 Study routes - Executive Part-time 28 Entry requirements and admissions information 30 How to apply 04 Aston Business School The Aston MBA CREATING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY The Aston MBA is an intensive programme designed for professionals who have already made their mark in business and are ready to take their careers to the next level. It draws on our world-leading Triple accredited The most rewarding MBA business research and our global We are in the top one per cent of Our full-time MBA was ranked 1st network of corporate connections business schools worldwide with in the UK and 2nd in the world to transform you into a dynamic triple accreditation from AMBA, for return on investment by The and agile business leader. AACSB and EQUIS, the leading Economist (Good-value MBAs 2014). accreditation bodies for business Our programme enables you schools in the UK, USA and Europe. to gain a critical perspective on Globally recognised your own management style and For more than 60 years we have World leading the insight to move your career conducted pioneering research forward, giving you new skills, 100 per cent of our business into contemporary business opportunities and connections. research achieved 3* and 4* impact and management issues, in the 2014 Research Excellence making us one of the most firmly We work with you to increase your Framework, the system for established research-based capabilities and maximise your assessing the quality of research in business schools in the UK. performance, equipping you with the UK higher education institutions knowledge and confidence to make We were rated in the top 100 decisions from a global perspective higher education institutions and giving you the edge you need in the world for Business and to succeed in a competitive world. Management Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2015. Flexible study routes We offer a choice of pathways to Top for enterprise enable you to combine your MBA We are one of only three business studies with your professional schools in the UK to receive the and personal commitments: Small Business Charter Award 12 month Full-time Gold Level for demonstrating 30 month Online exceptional dedication to supporting the small business community. 30 month Executive Part-time. All modes of study are fully accredited and lead to the full Aston MBA award. 05 06 Aston Business School The Aston MBA BIRMINGHAM Aston Business School is located in the centre of the vibrant and culturally diverse city of Birmingham, UK. The largest city in the UK A business city A well-connected city outside London, with one of the Birmingham is the UK’s Birmingham has a strategic youngest populations in Europe, most entrepreneurial region location at the centre of the national Birmingham is a dynamic, creative (Start Up Britain) motorway network and at the heart city that is constantly evolving. At the heart of a £94 billion of the UK rail network and is less regional economy than 1.5 hours from London by train A cultural city Home to 75,000 businesses, The city hosts over 50 festivals 1,190 of which are international each year including film, music, dance and performing arts Birmingham Hippodrome attracts over 500,000 visitors a year, making it the most popular theatre in the UK Over 50,000 people watch 220,000 inspirational performances by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra every year Over 300 business, professional Birmingham has more than Birmingham International Airport and financial services company 500,000 works of art in one square serves 143 direct routes, including headquarters are located mile and Birmingham Museum cities in Europe, North America and in Birmingham, employing and Art Gallery has the world’s Asia, and offers an additional 279 over 220,000 people largest Pre-Raphaelite collection possible connections worldwide It is home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, The Electric 148,000 people are employed Cinema, which opened in 1909 Air, road and rail connections in manufacturing in the Greater provide access to 400 million Birmingham region people across Europe. Top five for foreign direct The Library of Birmingham investment strategy in Europe (Information from Birmingham Toolkit is the largest public and overall large city of the © Marketing Birmingham) lending library in Europe future (FDI’s European Cities and Regions of the Future Survey). Over 8000 acres of parks and open spaces Cuisine from 27 countries and more Michelin starred restaurants than any English city except London. 07 ASTON LIFE Our modern, self-contained campus Executive Part-time and provides a green, well-equipped, Online students safe and friendly environment in the A four star hotel and conference heart of the city of Birmingham. centre on campus will be your base Our tranquil surroundings and top for the residential week if you are class facilities include high quality studying the Executive Part-time or accommodation, a state of the art Online MBA. It offers an ideal place library, sports centre, a lake and to stay for visiting relatives as well. plenty of space to relax in. You can also enjoy all our campus Facilities facilities and amenities at any other time while you are a student if you are A modern purpose-built business living locally or visiting Birmingham. school with superb amenities including dedicated lecture theatres, informal International students working areas and MBA Lounge Studying overseas is a big decision and Library open seven days a week (and you need to feel secure in the knowledge 24 hours a day during exam periods) that the university you choose is right An award-winning careers for you. Aston is a truly international and employability centre community, where we take pride in Health and welfare services offering high levels of welfare, support including a dentist, opticians and understanding for all our students. and counselling service Living at Aston The Martin Luther King multi-faith centre There is a range of accommodation on campus, all with ensuite bathrooms, Extensive IT facilities, often with free high speed wifi and utility bills 24 hour access, and wifi internet included. Your lectures, the library, in all teaching and study areas sports centre and other facilities are just A choice of cafes, restaurants, a few minutes’ walk from your door. bars and pubs where you can meet friends and relax The safety of our students is very Two sports halls, a 110-station gym, important to us and security staff 25 metre swimming pool, large are available to offer assistance aerobics room, squash courts and 24 hours a day, providing a safe all-weather floodlit sports pitches environment for you to live and study. General store, bookshop, computer shop and a supermarket. Private accommodation If you would prefer to find private or family accommodation, we have Events a dedicated website to help you Our range of employer networking find the right place for you. events, visiting industry speakers and For more details go to inaugural lectures are open to all. www.astonstudenthomes.org 08 Aston Business School The Aston MBA THE ASTON EDGE As well as teaching the fundamentals of business, the Aston MBA includes a personal and professional development programme based on the latest thinking in behavioural science to give you the “Aston Edge”. The Aston Edge programme delivered alongside the Our unique mix of workshops, team challenges, core curriculum will develop your skills portfolio to help reflective learning, networking, speaker events and you become a better performer, achieve your goals other activities are designed to give you the skills to: and equip you to deal with the big challenges that lie Be effective and proactive at managing your career ahead in your future at the forefront of business. Be an influential communicator and negotiator This approach is based on our extensive business and Manage conflict constructively industry knowledge, experience and networks and also draws Apply interpersonal skills to maximum effect on the work of the Aston Behavioural Science Laboratory, Be effective interculturally a unique initiative amongst European business schools. Show interpersonal awareness The laboratory is led by Professor Richard Crisp, Apply multi-disciplinary thinking an international authority on social psychology Manage change productively and winner of the British Psychological Society Be competitive and innovative Presidents’ Award for Distinguished Contributions Solve complex problems to Psychological Knowledge 2014. Be personally adaptable Have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach Display confidence in yourself and your contribution The brain is like a muscle - Lead with credibility Inspire confidence in others you can train it, to help you Effectively build and manage your networks. perform better in the future.” Richard Crisp Professor of Psychology, Aston Business School 09 10 The Aston MBA Aston Business School 11 GETTING THE EDGE The Aston Edge is designed in three phases to build Phase 1: your skills as you progress through your studies. Critical skills A series of specialist workshops to prepare you Its flexible structure will enable you to choose which to make the most of the MBA programme. areas of development you wish to focus on. These sessions are designed to: This way you can tailor the programme to suit your Improve your interpersonal and negotiation skills own needs and aspirations and create your own personal portfolio of your professional development.