Master in Science in Business Studies

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• Entry requirements
  Good UK Honours Degree (minimum of a lower second class) or an overseas degree recognised by Aston University, plus two references. International students whose native language is not English and have not completed a full degree programme taught in English, will also need a TOEFL score of 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based) with a TWE of 4.5 equivalent to 100 (internet-based) with a minimum score of 23 in writing and speaking and 20 in reading and listening OR an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in reading and listening. Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.
• Academic title
  Master in Science in Business Studies
• Course description
  The MSc in Business Studies is suitable for graduates of all disciplines but is especially suitable for those whose Bachelors degree is from a non-business subject as it provides a comprehensive overview of all the key areas of business education to complement a first degree in engineering, the sciences or humanities.
  
  Outline of programme
  
  There are eight prescribed modules and two elective modules in the taught part of the course:
  
  Foundation and Integrating Modules
  
      * Accounting for Non Financial Managers
      * Applied Research
      * Economic Environment of Business
      * Management of Innovation
      * Marketing Management
      * Operations Management
      * Organisational Behaviour
      * Strategic Management.
  
  Elective Modules
  
  Students choose two elective modules from a range of different subjects. A full listing of electives and complete outlines for all modules are available online.
  
  Assessment
  
  The 10 taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework (details of the assessment criteria for each module is given in its module outline). The taught element of the course is complemented by a substantial piece of research leading to the completion of a dissertation in a student’s particular area of interest.
  
  Career opportunities
  
  Graduates of the MSc in Business Studies go onto achieve success in a wide range of functions in many different industries.
  
      * Business Analyst – Accenture
      * Major Incident Manager – BT
      * Account Development Manager – Coors Brewers
      * Production Analyst – Nike.

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