MSc Services Innovation

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.

For International Students:

• An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date
• Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.

Duration of course:Full-time: 12 months

Start date: September 2018

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams 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.

• MSc Services Innovation will provide you with in-depth knowledge and experience in services innovation and core supporting areas such as business models, business analytics and digital strategies. You will develop the skills needed for the design and management of innovative business models, drawing on the latest research and industry-leading practice from the Advanced Services Group; the centre of excellence in research and practice on servitization and advanced services.

  You will develop a knowledge and understanding of services innovation, through the study of business model innovation, business analytics, management consultancy, digital strategy and gamification. Informed by industry needs and current research, this course blends specific knowledge in services innovation and a range of professional skills. Methods of teaching include lectures and seminars. Most seminars will focus on problem-based learning or “learning by doing”.
  

  Core Modules:
  

  • Applied Research
  • Business Model Innovation
  • Descriptive Business Analytics
  • Digital Strategy for Advanced Services
  • Effective Management Consultancy
  • Servitization: From Sale to Service
  • Gamification in Business Decisions
  • Operations Excellence

  This course then concludes with a final dissertation project.

  Fees
  UK/EU: £11,950
  International: £17,650

  Scholarships
  Scholarships for 2017/18 entry are now open. Find out more here.