Part Time MBA International Business

MBA

In Birmingham

£ 15,275 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    MBA

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Suitable for: Aston MBA students come from over 20 different countries and have a range of professional experience and personal backgrounds. They undertake the Aston MBA for a variety of reasons: some seek promotion within their current company or industry whilst others want to change the industry they work in.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Aston University Aston Triangle, B4 7ET

Start date

On request

About this course

For direct enrolment on the MBA programme, you will need one of the following:

* A good UK honours degree
* An equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University
* A degree-level professional qualification

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Course programme

Part-time MBA in International Business
Three intakes per year starting in October, January and April.
The taught part of the programme can be completed in two years, after which there is a project of up to six months duration. Most part-time students study two modules per term for six terms followed by completion of a project that typically takes another six months.

Each module involves three hours of study on campus each week, either during the day or in the evening. Students studying the usual two modules per term will therefore be on campus twice a week and would also need to do 6-10 hours of private study weekly. In addition there are regular skills workshops to attend, run by our MBA Careers Advisor.

You can swap to distance-learning and back, change the pace at which you study, or take breaks of up to two years if work or personal commitments demand. Course Programme Organisational Behaviour
This module uses psychology, sociology and anthropology to give you a deep understanding of organisational behaviour and how it can improve the performance and wellbeing of people at work. The module examines issues of globalisation, diversity and cultural differences. It offers insights from the most senior levels of the UK and European organisations.

Operations Management
Operations Management is key to business competitiveness. You need to understand how your management decisions and the management of resources affect performance. The module introduces Operations Management techniques from around the world, particularly Japanese JIT concepts. Case studies are used extensively in this module and there are visits to local organisations such as Jaguar Cars, Cadburys and TNT Express.

Marketing Management
Every manager needs to understand the key concepts and theories in Marketing and develop analytical and presentational skills in this field. You will look at case studies, readings and examples drawn from markets around the world, with specific focus on international companies such as Brita and Adidas.

Business Finance
Your introduction to corporate financial management. The module gives you an appreciation of the balance between risk, uncertainty and financial returns. It requires you to calculate and interpret key financial information and introduces important financial theories. The examination requires you to answer a mixture of numerical and essay questions.

Accounting for Business
If you want to run a business, you need to understand the Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow. You may also need to understand international financial reporting. This module introduces you to the spectrum of financial information used by managers in planning and decision-making. Case studies are drawn from the UK, Europe, USA and Japan.

Business, Ethics and Responsibility
As a senior manager, you need to be aware of the role of ethics in managerial decision making. This module covers some of the great international ethical debates surrounding globalisation, global brands, fair trade, social responsibility and philanthropy.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
You will study how entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity lead to enhanced wealth creation. The module draws widely on international academic and case studies, relating academic theory to practical examples.

Business Economics and Strategy
You will develop the ability to apply economic theories, concepts and tools to the analysis of strategic questions faced by businesses. The module will also give you an understanding of how the macro-economic environment affects business strategy, and will examine competition in international industries. It features guest contributors who hold senior corporate positions.

Leadership Development
This module uses psychology, social psychology and organisational behaviour to create a deeper understanding of effective leadership. You will develop specific skills for improving your own leadership behaviours and a personal mastery plan for your continued leadership development. The course team draws upon its extensive corporate connections with national and international corporations and with Wharton School's Global Leadership and Organisational Effectiveness Programme.

Strategic Management
The aim of the module is to introduce you to the main concepts and thought processes in strategic management. The course develops your strategic awareness and strategy skills, making you critically aware of the factors that contribute to successful business strategies - in the context of global economic and political forces, and new information technology. MBA International Business (Any two from)
  • International Business
  • International Marketing Management
  • International Financial Management & Investment

Additional information

Support: Studying for an MBA at any business school involves a substantial investment of both time and money. At Aston we offer financial aid to students who we feel would derive great benefit from the programme and also bring substantial experiences of their own to the group work. We offer several scholarship programmes.

Part Time MBA International Business

£ 15,275 + VAT