It has never been more essential for leaders to embrace modernisation in areas such as sales and data technologies, automation and AI, as well as the exponential growth of a distributed workforce. Aston University offers a distance learning MSc Management in a Digital Economy programme to equip you with in-demand leadership skills needed to thrive in the fast pace of technology. It has never been easier to evolve and to keep your organisation ready for future challenges.
100 per cent online, part-time 
Graduate in two years
6 intakes per year
Personalised support for your success
A Unique Skill Set
Upon completion of the MSc Management in a Digital Economy programme, you will develop and refine a wide range of business skills demanded by employers worldwide including:
- Decision-Making: Understand strategic management and decision-making takes place within organisations and the implications of this in a digital progressive economy.
- Critical Analysis: Practice interpretation and analysis of reporting to inform strategy. Gain insight to become ready for the advancements and trends of technology.
- Problem-Solving: Learn theory, concepts and management tools to investigate and respond to management challenges and opportunities within the evolving digital context.
Admission Requirements
To enter one of the online programmes in the MSc Business & Management Suite, you should possess a good UK honours degree (minimum lower second class) or an equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University. All applicants must submit the following:
- Official academic transcript(s) of your grades to date
- Maths and English required at a high school level as minimum
- Two written recommendations, preferably at least one academic referee
- International students: An official academic transcript, with an official English translation
Language Requirements
International students must meet English language requirements outlined below or an equivalent English language qualification recognised by Aston University.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 93
- IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each individual IELTS skill
The module aims to introduce the key principles and challenges of financial management decisions, the characteristics of different forms of finance, and the linkages between organisations, the financial markets and financial strategy.
The module provides a practical introduction to the process of adapting business processes to newer digital platforms and methods. The main purpose of this is to ensure that you are prepared to manage and lead change in an increasingly digitally driven economy.
The module provides a practical introduction to the process of adapting business processes to newer digital platforms and methods. The main purpose of this is to ensure that you are prepared to manage and lead change in an increasingly digitally driven economy.
The module aims to provide an understanding of the role of operations management and how it contributes to business competitiveness.
This is an introduction to human behaviour in organisations. Further, it aims to discuss organisational processes from the context of individuals and organisations, and from different theoretical perspectives.
This module aims to equip you with the analytical and strategic skills necessary to start a successful small business. It also aims to contribute to an 'entrepreneurial culture' amongst Aston postgraduates and encourage you to consider entrepreneurship as an alternative to employment.
The module provides a practical introduction to digital risk management and the implications of failing to do so effectively. It will help prepare you to apply relevant knowledge and skills in the future, when rapidly changing digital environments will transform the workplace and management.
The aim of this module is to provide a systematic understanding of the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influence business decisions and behaviour.
This module will develop your awareness of the range of project management tools and techniques. This will enable you to approach projects more confidently in the future and be better able to draw upon a range of practical tools to enhance your management and leadership.
This module will help you to understand different approaches to consulting projects. You will explore what is good and what is bad consulting practise. It will also prepare you to carry out successful consulting projects within organisations, either as an external consultant or as a line manager given a one-off problem-solving task.
The module aims to provide awareness of the range of issues that, within an international context, constitute a holistic approach to the design and management of operations systems taking into considerations their social and environmental impacts.
This module aims to elucidate the meaning and role of Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) as part of the modern accountant's capabilities. It aims to give you a good grasp of the varied toolkit that is available under the SMA banner and to put that in a theoretical framework and practical context.
The module provides a practical introduction to systems thinking principles and processes. As well as developing new insights you will learn to apply the techniques of systems thinking through application of the tools to case studies and practical activities.
