MSc Strategy & International Business
at Aston Business School, Birmingham

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MSc Strategy & International Business
at
Aston Business School
Overview

MSc Strategy and International Business offered at Aston Business School is a PG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 12 months.

International students applying at Aston Business School for this course, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS and PTE.

The Aston Business School tuition fees for MSc Strategy and International Business for the first-year international student is GBP 23,500. In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs, covering accommodation costs, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at Aston Business School is GBP 5,661.

Duration	12 months
Tuition & Fees	₹28.18 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc Strategy & International Business

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Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

MSc Strategy & International Business
at
Aston Business School
Fees

Aston Business School MSc Strategy and International Business fee structure includes first-year tuition fee that all the students have to pay. Apart from the tuition fee, the students also have to spend money on stay, food and other utilities, which comprises cost of living, which is GBP 5,661. The total expense may vary, depending on the additional charges provided by the Aston Business School. The total first-year tuition fees of MSc Strategy and International Business is GBP 23,500.

To know more about Aston Business School MSc Strategy and International Business fee breakup, check out the table below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 28,17,885

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 6,78,811
Insurance	INR 84,537

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 119.91 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ October 2024

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MSc Strategy & International Business
at
Aston Business School
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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50%
Applicant should have a good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class) or its equivalent (50-59%)

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Marks - 63/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
No band less than 6.0

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ELP waiver- ELP can be waived if the applicant has studied at a highly recognized institution and completed their entire education in English medium, have strong class 12th English paper score, have evidence of working in a multinational company where it is obvious that the daily language of communication is English

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MSc Strategy & International Business
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Aston Business School
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Submit two references
At least one must be from an academic referee

Step two

Additional documents required

Copies of university transcripts, for each year of study
If applicants have not yet completed their degree, please submit the grades they have achieved so far. If necessary, certified English translations of all documents should be provided
Proof of English Language Proficiency
A personal statement (250 words max)
- The statement should explain the applicant's interest in his/her chosen subject area, highlight non-academic achievements or activities that he/she wishes to be considered, and demonstrate how the course will support his/her career plans

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.aston.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 15th Dec

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MSc Strategy & International Business
at
Aston Business School
Placements

Particulars

Statistics (2021)

Internship Available

Yes,

Students also have the opportunity to complete an integrated work internship or a study abroad opportunity, those wishing to do so can extend their 12 month programme to 18 months with Tier 4 Visa spo

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

80% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Multi-dimensional

Internships2.8

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4

Student Life3.8

Value for money2.8

Public transportation4

Safety3.8

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration2.8

Vinay Kumar Dhondale Kalyan Verified Icon

MBA - Batch of 2025

Offered by Aston Business School

4.1

Good teaching methods are good with some practical examples.

Tips: Pre-work is required for each class; students must know their priorities. Time management is definitely a key factor here. If time is not well managed, students will struggle a lot during submission/dealines. Thinking that they would get part time easily is not at all possible. Need to know how to do meal prep to save time. There is a list of things which are cheaper in the UK someone who is traveling here for 1st time should know the details; I ended up carrying a lot of things which were cheaper here rather than I could have carried more Indian spices. There is a place called Soho road- Wah micrchi is the name of the place where Indian food is available. Mostly everything is available there.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is good and convenient, there are buses almost every 5-10 mins, trains and cabs available all the time. But currently, there are delays in trains due to strikes. I stay on campus, I am not dependent on public transport much. I only use it for shopping purpose or to visit to my friends place who stay far.

Dislikes (Part time work): I prepared a CV initially and the format was not according to the UK. I had to change it all together, and then finally, I applied for various roles and hardly heard from anyone. There are no part-time opportunities in Campus/College as well. I visited the Aston Future and Careers team to have my CV & cover letter prepared and got it vetted by them, and finally, I have started applying now. Hopefully, I get a positive update.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 900

Prepping time for classes38 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 14 May 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Information Systems & Business Analysis - Batch of 2023

Offered by Aston Business School

3.2

Good experience academically and had great exposure.

Tips: Students need to work and study on their own. Teaching is different as compared to India. Do your own research before classes. Assignments based on real-world scenarios. More practical teaching than theoretical. A weekly quiz will be provided, easy to score. Can improve your overall percentage. Assignments are completely research-based. Need to do a lot of research work before documenting it. Lecturers can help you review it. Support provided for CV writing by career development departments. Always available when needed.

Likes (Indian Food): Many Asian restaurants are available. It's affordable if you are going to share with friends. Supermarkets are reasonable and cooking is the best option to save money. Asian groceries are also easily available hence no need to overload your luggage while coming for the first time.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Considering the current job market and economic conditions, the situation is not favourable for any international student unless they have a solid financial background and support. PSW is a good investment if you really want to work in your stream otherwise, there is no point in wasting your time by doing unskilled work unless you have to pay loans. Life is not as easy as it looks from the outside, there's a lot of struggle here as you need to start everything from scratch. Since it's a developed country the scope of further advancement is minimal hence be realistic, clear and wise before you make any choice.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1325

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 34000

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Business Analytics - Batch of 2022

Offered by Aston Business School

3.4

Good University but bad course to come to UK for.

Tips: Aston is a good university with a beautiful campus, well-connected and good professors. They also have a lot of career fairs where you can hand out your CVs to companies. But not just Aston, but all of the UK unis are not good to come for Business Analytics, there are too many students for the professors to handle and job prospects for non-IT background people are far limited.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus is in city center thus convenient for travel. There are busses, trams and trains all converging into the city centre. I used the bus the most and had a bus pass in which I could travel any route and it was around £40 per month at the time. It is better to search for houses in city centre as it gives you access to a lot of Indian food options.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee is not at all justified, because there were more than 100 students and the professors couldn’t handle us all. Though there was a good structure to the course, it still was very fast-paced. Youtube was a better option to understand. Most students accepted for this course are not from IT or data background, and the course does make you a data wiz, so it is a difficult task to get a full-time job.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 800

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 35075

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024Read more

Abhinav Saxena Verified Icon

MBA - Batch of 2024

Offered by Aston Business School

2.9

Good for studies, average for employment at least for MBA

Tips: Definitely apply for scholarships. Good for academic knowledge. Less exposure to outside people. Building connections is very important on LinkedIn etc. University has a network of SME’s but the scope for tech, and finance is limited or does not exist. MSc students get better opportunities with respect to internships. There are numerous clubs and activities to volunteer.

Dislikes (Internships): Limited availability of internships and are not relevant. The career and placement office is not very effective. Gives generic advice. Help is provided in searching for opportunities and interview preparations. Students should not depend on the university only for placement or employment.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 650

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

BSc International Business and Economics - Batch of 2027

Offered by Aston Business School

3.6

Diverse, inclusive environment and collaborative culture promise rich experiences.

Tips: Students should be ready for a practical, diverse and rigorous learning environment. Embrace opportunities for real-world application, be open to cultural diversity and prepare for a collaborative, participative education style as this will help us to gain practical knowledge and apply the theoretical knowledge to the real world.

Likes (Indian Food): The university is near the city centre, so there are many Indian restaurants out there. The food is not as spicy as it used to be in India as they are curated according to the UK taste preference. They do have very good hygiene practices but prices are definitely high because of this, I prefer to cook myself rather than eating outside.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are not many companies out there that provide sponsorship for fresh pass-out students. It is very difficult to find an internship here as they demand previous work experience. It is helpful for those students who had previous referrals or had a strong network.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 27000

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2024Read more

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MSc Strategy & International Business
at
Aston Business School
Highlights

The programme will provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive understanding of strategy and international business issues, in both developed and emerging economies
The strategy component of this degree will give the students, knowledge and skills required to analyse companies' strategic situations and to solve complex strategic problems
Course curriculum involves a Professional Development Programme (PDP) which is an integrated module which runs throughout the course, focusing on professional development and employability