MBA Programme

Aston University’s Executive MBA ranked first in the UK

Executive MBA climbs 24 places and is now ranked first in the UK (12th globally) in CEO Magazine’s Global EMBA Rankings 2026.

Aston Online MBA ranked 20th in the world

The Financial Times Online MBA Rankings 2026 place Aston in the top 20 globally

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The Aston MBA

An immersive experience that will equip you to launch your own business or transform your organisation

The Aston MBA is an intensive programme designed for professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level. A transformational MBA for managers who want to accelerate their thinking, career, and potential.

Whether your ambition is to lead in international organisations or start something closer to home, the Aston MBA will hone your strategic thinking, preparing you for a career at the forefront of business.

Closely aligned with The Aston Edge, your personal development programme, we run a comprehensive career management programme of activities designed to help you maximise your employability, coordinated by our dedicated MBA careers consultant.

Aston Business School is consistently recognised by the world's most prominent rankings as being at the forefront of business education.

Monique Farquharson, a full time MBA student at Aston University has recently won the prestigious MBA Student of the Year Award 2022. She was presented with this accolade at the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and British Graduates Association (BGA) Awards.

MBA alumnus Ravi Ranjan was highly commended in the MBA Startup of the year category at the 2023 Association of MBAs (AMBA) and British Graduates Association (BGA) Awards.

Scholarships

There are a range of scholarships available to support all students looking to embark on the full time MBA. If you are an Aston graduate you will qualify to apply for the Aston loyalty course fee discount of 20% off your course fee. Further information about scholarship opportunities.

Our MBA programmes

You have a choice of programmes to select from, whether your needs are full-time, or part-time flexible study:

MBA Full-time

Full-time study.

Handle real-world challenges and develop your leadership skills and entrepreneurial thinking.

MBA Executive Part-time

Part-time study

Combine study and work. Learn through flexible study and workshops, applying new skills and thinking to your role.

The Aston Executive Leadership Apprenticeship

This programme enables candidates who have completed the apprenticeship to progress to an Executive MBA.

MBA Online

Online

Study a flexible degree which enhances your employability and allows you to tackle real-world problems.

How to Apply

Get more information about how to apply, the interview process, and answers to our frequently asked questions.

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MBA Graduate profiles

Our graduates go on to do amazing things, from founding businesses, to leading multinational companies, or setting up successful charities. Find out more.

MBA Global Rankings

The Aston MBA excels in top rankings, solidifying its global reputation for academic and industry excellence.

Webinar Series

Explore our Full-time MBA information and taster webinar series

Student experiences

Our MBA curriculum goes beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, offering students the opportunity to tackle live projects and confront industry problems head-on.

Career Development

Our career management programme supports your studies with our dedicated MBA Careers Consultant. You'll have an appreciation of your own strengths and the confidence to communicate these to potential employers or to start a business.

Get the Aston Edge

The Aston MBA includes a professional development programme based on the latest thinking in behavioural science to give you the Aston Edge. This module will develop your skills portfolio to support your career goals.

Alumni Mentoring Programme

To support your learning you have the opportunity to be partnered with an Aston MBA graduate mentor who will act as a sounding board to support your strategic thinking.

MBA Brochure

Download our MBA Brochure.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching is delivered through a series of task-based activities by leading academics at our highly-regarded Aston Business School.

Exchange Partnership Second Degree Pathway

We partner with some of the world's highly ranked business schools. A second degree pathway is yours for the taking.

Ask us anything

Our current students are here to answer your questions about studying at Aston University.

MBA Consultancy Projects

Discover exciting new opportunities to collaborate with Aston’s MBAs

UBC winners 2022

Aston MBA students take top prize at Universities Business Challenge Global Masters 2022

"UBC was a platform which allowed us to apply our theoretical knowledge to a complex and real-life business scenario. Analysing financial reports, making strategic decisions, and having an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on sustainability have helped us enhance our future career goals. Above all, it was the team effort and the hard work of everyone involved that led to us winning the title of UBC champions, and it is incredibly fulfilling to be recognised for that work.”

Aishwarya Menon and Mithun Joy