阿斯顿商学院简介

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 12:16:35

You’re Ready the World is Waiting

阿斯顿商学院以其高质量的教学，科研以及优秀的学习环境闻名于世。学院通过启迪式的教育体验，助力学生迅速提升事业，驰骋国际商界。

阿斯顿商学院坐落在英格兰第二大城市--伯明翰，汇聚了世界各地的专家学者权威和顶尖的管理大师，为学生营造极具前瞻性的学习环境。

凭借着密切的商界联系，激励学习的师资队伍，阿斯顿商学院为社会培养了一批批具备全球市场竞争能力的未来商业领袖。

阿斯顿MBA课程：

阿斯顿商学院灵活的MBA课程让学生开阔视野，深刻洞察自己的管理风格，蜕变成为充满活力的激励型领导人，推动公司以及个人事业向前发展。阿斯顿MBA课程将帮助学生：

显著提升事业发展前景
通过精心设计的技能工作坊，帮助增强全球就业竞争力
锤炼宝贵的实践管理技巧
建立未来商业网络
就读于世界仅有的1%获得三重国际认证的商学院

职业发展：

职业发展是阿斯顿MBA项目的一个重要焦点。据《金融时报》2012年度全球MBA排名，阿斯顿MBA毕业生的薪酬提升比例为85%。阿斯顿商学院与众多企业有着密切的联系，让学生可以参与路虎，IBM，益百利等知名企业的咨询项目，帮助学生提升事业发展。得益于强有力的企业联系及其培养适合市场的毕业生的崇高的声誉，阿斯顿MBA学生毕业后供职于许多世界顶尖企业，其中包括耐克、三星电子，泰国银行等。

阿斯顿商学院还开发了MBA职业生涯管理项目(Career Management Programme)，以增强MBA毕业生的就业能力以及全球人才流动。所有阿斯顿商学院的MBA学生均可专享该职业生涯管理项目，参加包括一系列的工作坊，研讨会，演讲，以及使用网上资源。所有的项目内容均有专门的专业MBA职业指导师提供一对一的支持。

领导力培养

阿斯顿MBA通过创新的领导力培养方式，发展学生的自我意识，为培养他们成为全球化的卓越经理人做好准备。睿智全球化经理人(The Mindful Global Manager)模块是阿斯顿MBA课程的一个重要组成部分，旨在帮助学生的个人发展。通过该模块，学生的MBA课程学习进度得到有效的支持以及监督。阿斯顿MBA课程为学生提供必需的发展工具，让他们时刻处在事业阶梯的巅峰。

还在考虑？你是否具备取得商业成功所必须的自信和毅力？阿斯顿MBA课程是你的理想之选。

“如果你正在寻找顶尖的商学院，要求学院能够不遗余力地投入优化课程内容，提升技巧，加强行业联系，并且让你最大限度受益于大家庭般的非正式学习方式，收获一流的学习体验，那么阿斯顿商学院是你理想的选择。”

（Andy Tromans先生，2012届MBA学生，德意志银行副总裁助理 ）

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 12:18:09

Entry Requirements 2013/14

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

Plus

At least three years relevant post-graduation work experience by the time you start your programme
For Full Time and Online MBA applicants only: A well-rounded GMAT score may be required.
An official academic transcript of your grades (in English)
Two references - at least one from an academic referee, the other from your current or previous employer. Two professional references may be accepted from applicants with substantial work experience.

Admission outside of these guidelines is possible for exceptional students. If you have extensive work experience but no graduate qualifications, you may be enrolled as a Diploma student and attend all the same classes as MBA students. If your first set of results is acceptable, you will transfer straight across to the MBA at no extra cost.

You may also study any four modules from those offered within the MBA degree and you will be awarded a Certificate – these can be studied either on a part-time basis with other MBA students.

If you wish to experience an MBA module prior to full enrolment or if you would like to study a particular module out of interest or for work purposes, you may also study individual modules of your choice.

For Diploma, Certificate and individual module study please contact us for further details.

English Language Requirements 2013/14
TOEFL:
105 - Internet-based (with a minimum score of 22 in any section).
* Test of Written English
IELTS:
7 overall with no less than 6 in any section.
We may offer places on our MBA programme to candidates with lower English scores on condition that they successfully complete a pre-sessional English course at Aston University. Students who successfully complete their pre-sessional course are guaranteed a place on the Aston MBA.

	8 week pre-sessional	12 week pre-sessional	16 week pre-sessional
IELTS	6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in any section	5.5 overall with 5.5 or above in any section	5.0 overall with 5.0 or above in any section
TOEFL	At least 85 overall(with a minimum score of 21 in reading and writing, 20 in listening and 22 in speaking)	At least 75 (with a minimum score of 18 in reading and writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking)	At least 70 overall (with a minimum score of 17 in reading and writing, 16 in listening and 19 in speaking)
Pearson Academic	At least 59 overall(with a minimum score of 59 in each section)	At least 51 overall(with a minimum score of 51 in each section)	At least 47 overall(with a minimum score of 47 in each section)

Frequently Asked Questions about applying for the Aston MBA

What is the deadline for applications?

The deadline for the full-time MBA is usually end of July. For the part-time and distance-learning routes, the application procedure is ongoing throughout the year.

Can I send my application form without references?

Yes, but we cannot make a decision without your references, therefore please send them to us as soon as you can.

Can I send copies of my degree/diploma certificates and transcripts with my application instead of the originals?

Yes, but you will be required to show original copies of all degree/diploma certificates and transcripts when you join Aston Business School. If you have studied outside of the UK, transcripts must be translated into English and be certified copies.

Can I send copies of my TOEFL/IELTS certificates with my application instead of the originals?

You should submit original copies of your TOEFL/IELTS with your application. Scores for both these qualifications are valid for two year

s from the date of the exam. If you have a TOEFL/IELTS that is older than two years it will not be valid and you will need to retake it again.

How many references are required?

We require two references for all candidates. These can either be supplied on the downloadable Reference Form or on letterhead directly from your referee. At least one reference should be from an academic referee, the other from your current or previous employer. If you are not able to provide an academic reference, then we may accept two professional references. If you need advice on this matter please contact the MBA Office on mba@aston.ac.uk.

I have been told I have a conditional offer – what does this mean?

This means that you have been offered a place at the Business School, subject to some conditions e.g. obtaining your degree or meeting our English language requirements. Once you have confirmed you have met these conditions, the Business School will change its offer to unconditional.

How long will you hold my offer for?

We will only hold your offer until the date specified in your offer letter (this is usually six weeks). A deposit of £1,000 is payable on accepting your offer – this amount will be deducted from the total tuition fees.

What happens to my deposit if I do not meet the conditions?

If you attempt to meet the conditions stated in your offer letter, but do not meet them, Aston Business School will refund your deposit minus a £100 administrative fee. If you make no attempt to meet the conditions, your deposit is not refundable.

How long does it take to make a decision on my application?

It usually takes two weeks. If you have not heard from us after two weeks, you can contact the MBA Office to find out the status of your application. Please remember to state your full name, date of birth and application number (if known).

Hints and Tips

What are the qualifications for admission to the programme?

Aston MBA candidates usually have an undergraduate degree and at least 3 years of post-graduation work experience. We also ask for two references.

We will consider applicants who do not have academic qualifications or with fewer years of experience, if they can demonstrate exceptional motivation and capabilities through other means.

Dr Brigitte Nicoulaud, Director of MBA Programmes, hints that standout candidates will be those who can:

> demonstrate great management potential in their future career

> succeed in a cutting edge MBA that demands intellectual rigour and entrepreneurial flair

> enrich the learning experience by sharing their business and life experiences

> be motivated to make a real difference to their company, industry or community.

Do I have to take the TOEFL?
The TOEFL is not required for native English speakers. Other applicants, particularly international students whose first language is not English, should consider taking a test that satisfies our language requirements, such as one of the following:

> TOEFL Internet Based Test score of 105 overall, with a minimum of 22 in any section

> IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in any section.

Pre-sessional English programmes may be available for candidates whose English test results fall just short of these requirements.

Are GMAT scores required?
No. However, would recommend that you take the GMAT if you believe your academic records do not accurately reflect your analytical and quantitative skills.

How Much Work Experience Is Enough?
As a core requirement, we ask that our Full-time, Executive (Part-time) and Online MBA applicants offer 3 years of relevant work experience before they begin the programme, and our Executive MBA applicants 5 years.

But what if you plan to take your MBA in 2014 or later and are lacking the years? In that case, our MBA Programme Manager, Jenny Evans, offers the following tips on strengthening your experience:

> Start volunteering – demonstrate altruism and make a real difference to your community

> Be ambitious – take on challenging projects at work or university that others shy from

> Show leadership – seize opportunities that highlight your potential as a future leader

> Think like an entrepreneur – plan a small business or help improve someone else’s

> Focus on achievements – depth and breadth of experience is as important as the years.

Acing your Scholarship Interview

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to qualified candidates across all our MBA programmes. Awards are limited and offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Some awards require an informal interview that is conducted in-person, by telephone or via Skype. Here are some of our favourite prep questions. Practise these, and you will be ready to get ahead in your interview:

> What prompted you to apply for the Aston MBA?

> How did you choose which schools to apply to and what were your main criteria?

> What are your key strengths?

> What difference would an MBA would make to your career?

> What achievement are you most proud of?

> What are your expectations of studying the MBA?

> Describe a business mistake you have made that you have learned from.

> What qualities make a good business leader?

> Why should you receive this scholarship?

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 16:07:54

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 or even start their own company.

The Aston MBA aims to build a community of excellent staff and students, developing a culture of co-operation and information sharing that is a model of the organisational cultures we advocate. Being part of that community means that you share in our reputation for excellence. We welcome applications from management professionals from all areas of business in the conviction that a diverse cohort lends texture, perspective and international relevance to our world-class programme.

Full-time typical student profile

Age range: 24-45
Average age: 28
Average work experience: 7 years
Nationalities: 30
International students: 91%

Part-time typical student profile

Age range: 23-52
Average age: 33
Average work experience: 14 years
Nationalities: 5
International students: 25%

Student Nationalities

Asia (East, South and South East)	Africa	UK/Europe	Middle East	USA/Canada
Chinese Indian Indonesian Japanese Malaysian Pakistani South Korean Sri Lankan Taiwanese Thai Vietnamese	Botswanan Ghanian Kenyan Nigerian Zambian Zimbabwean	Belgian Belarusian British Cypriot Dutch Georgian German Greek Norwegian Portuguese Russian Turkish	Armenian Iranian Kazakh Kuwaiti Lebanese Omani Saudi Arabian	America Canadian

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 16:30:52

Yasmin Aladad Khan. The Aston MBA

“ One of the most valuable lessons I learned from my MBA was that you have to be ready to work hard through tough times.”

Course studied:
MBA

Year of graduation:
1986

My journey so far…
• Vice President at JP Morgan Chase
• Chief Operating Officer at General Electric Operations Inc
• General Manager, DHL Express Singapore
• Senior Vice President for South East Asia, DHL

After completing my MBA, I pursued a career in banking, quickly working my way up from a Credit Analyst to Vice President at JP Morgan Chase.

From here, I was headhunted by General Electric Operations Inc where, as Chief
Operating Officer, I really honed my leadership skills. Then I was headhunted again, this time by DHL Express. I wasappointed General Manager in Singapore and then Malaysia, before moving into my current role as Senior Vice President for South East Asia where I have P&L responsibility for ten countries in the South East Asia Region.

One of the most significant events to impact on my life and career happened in Phuket with my family at the time of the 2004 earthquake and tsunami. Luckily we were away from the main area at the time, which was devastated by the disaster. I was fortunate in my position to be able to deploy couriers and vans at the DHL service centre in Phuket to help the injured and get food to those who were left stranded. We also sent food and supplies by plane. As a result of this experience, DHL has set up disaster relief teams in many countries. Trained staff volunteer teams are now able to provide valuable assistance to governments and logistics expertise to make a real difference on the ground.

One of the most valuable lessons I learned from my MBA was that you have to be ready to work hard through tough times, a lesson that had particular resonance with the Phuket disaster relief experience.

Alumni Case Study - Matt Dolphin
Matt Dolphin, The Aston MBA

“ My new role is an exciting challenge… Nobody said it would be easy, but I will be drawing on all my previous studies.”

Course studied:
MBA distance learning

Year of graduation:
2000

My journey so far…
• Roles at both FirstGroup plc and Go-Ahead plc
• Finance Director Gatwick for British Airways

It was while I was working as a financial director for an entrepreneurial SME in the hotel industry having decided life in an accountancy practice wasn’t for me) that I felt I wanted to broaden my understanding of business issues and enrolled for the MBA via distance learning at Aston Business School.

With the MBA and a breadth of experience in SMEs under my belt, I moved into larger organisations, including FirstGroup plc and Go-Ahead plc, both public transport providers in the UK. These roles brought involvement with larger scale projects, experience of different ways of working and exposure to a lot more stakeholder engagement activity through joint ventures, regional trade forums and as a pension trustee.

A particular highlight during this time was my involvement in acquisitions of smaller companies. My earlier experiences with SMEs helped me to understand the cultural differences and I enjoyed integrating people and processes into the group.

In 2012 I started my new role with British Airways as Finance Director for the Gatwick operation. This is an exciting challenge at a time of rising oil prices, economic gloom and intense competition. Nobody said it would be easy, but I will be drawing on all my previous studies to achieve a competitive cost base and maximise network performance.

The Aston MBA built on my finance qualification (ACCA) by broadening my business training. I have subsequently completed courses with the Institute of Directors and am currently training as an internal coach at BA.

Alumni Case Study – Shivani Vaghela
Shivani Vaghela, The Aston MBA

“ When I think back to the time I started the MBA I instantly think ‘wow – what an incredible, life changing journey’.”

Course studied:
MBA part-time

Year of graduation:
2012

My journey so far…
• Divisional Director at Jacobs Engineering
• Bid Manager with Serco

I had just been promoted to Technical Director at Jacobs Engineering when I started my part-time MBA course at Aston Business School. My career was going really well, but I felt it needed an extra boost. I chose a part-time MBA, after lots of investigation, because I was a self-funding student and I needed flexibility because of my job.

The MBA gave me the confidence to express myself with rigour and genuine depth in my new role, as well as vision and a hunger to develop and experience more within the business world.

Within a year of starting the course, some fabulous business opportunities came my way. My role at Jacobs expanded to include trouble-shooting projects for a business unit of over 600 staff with complex, high profile clients. Then I project managed the second stage of a major acquisition in India. The more knowledge I gained through the MBA, the more my career flourished and by the end of it another promotion to Divisional Director came my way.

Having worked in the private sector for most of my career, I chose to focus my dissertation on a not-for-profit strategic
project for Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It was a huge challenge, but one that again opened my eyes to new areas of business.

In January 2013 I began a new role as Bid Manager with international service company Serco.

When I think back to the time I started the MBA I instantly think ‘wow – what an incredible, life-changing journey’. It was a huge commitment and, at times, overwhelming, but I truly believe that it has opened a world of opportunity and an even bigger personal desire for success.

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 16:34:28

Discover how the triple-accredited Aston MBA can improve your career prospects

The Aston MBA in Birmingham is an innovative programme for professionals who have already made their mark in business - and are now ready to move their career forward.

Deciding to apply to the Aston MBA is a major decision that will have a far-reaching impact for your professional and career development. That is why we have scheduled in live chats to enable you to speak to an Aston representative and ask whatever questions you may have about

Register to talk to an Aston representative in our dedicated Live Chat.  programmes, funding and studying at Aston.

Talk to us on the following dates:
·       Wednesday 6 November 17:00 – 18:00 CST
·       Monday 11 November 20:00 – 21:00 CST
·       Wednesday 13 November 18:00 – 19:00 CST
·       Tuesday 19 November 19:00 – 20:00 CST
·       Thursday 22 November 17:00 – 18:00 CST
·       Monday 25 November 18:00 – 19:00 CST
·       Wednesday 17 November 20:00 – 21:00 CST
Register by visiting www.astonmba.com/British-Council

Aston MBA Virtual Events 2013/14

Want to find out more information about one of our MBA programmes? Want to chat with our Careers Advisor or Programme Director, or simply want to talk to our current or previous students? Then register

Find out more about our MBA programmes and career opportunities by registering for one of our forthcoming events in 2013/14.

·       Webinar – The Aston Online MBA with Malcolm Clews
21 November 2013, 20:00 CST
Register at – www.astonmba.com/online-webinar

·       Webinar – The Aston Executive (Part-time) MBA with Brigitte Nicoulaud
12 December 2013, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmba.com/executive-webinar

·       Webinar – Alumni Successes with Tripp Martin and MBA alumni
13 February 2014, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmba.com/alumni-webinar

·       Webinar – The Full-time MBA with Brigitte Nicoulaud
13 March 2014, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmba.com/full-time-webinar

·       Live Chat – Talk to our MBA students
24 April 2014, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmba.com/live-chats

·       Live Chat – MBA Careers with Tripp Martin
22 May 2014, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmba.com/live-chats

·       Webinar – MBA Careers with Tripp Martin

5 June 2014, 20:00 CST
Register at www.astonmb

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 16:37:06

Marwan Bukhary, The Aston MBA

Tell us about your early career and what made you decide to pursue an MBA?
I was working as a branch manager for SABB Bank, the MBA built my ability and skills, thus helping me to achieve my full career potential, and enhanced the effectiveness of my business skills in a rapidly changing global business environment that demands new perspectives and continuous self-renewal. It allowed me to transform business challenges to opportunities.

What influenced your decision to choose Aston for your MBA?
The MBA Programme at Aston Business School has Triple Accreditation, from The Association of MBA’s (AMBA), The European Foundation for Management Development (EQU’S), and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), these triple accreditations distinguished Aston from other Universities, and the graduate can work in UK, USA, and Europe.

What were your first impressions of Aston and how did you find studying in the UK?
Compared to several universities that I visited in the UK, Aston MBA has a unique building that is different from other business schools. It has a standalone building for MBA students only, it also records the lecture so that you can review them later, which is useful.

What was the best thing about living in Birmingham?
Birmingham is one of the biggest cities in the UK where you can really get a sense of city life rather than being solely on campus, Aston University is only 10 minute walking from the city centre.

What have you been doing since you graduated from Aston?
I have been promoted to Area Head of Wealth Management following the MBA and I did that role for two years, I then moved because I was offered a better career opportunity - Head of Market Intelligence and Products in Itqan Capital which is a license Investment company under the capital market authority of Saudi Arabia. More recently I have opened a Japanese fine dining restaurant, which is the first step to becoming an entrepreneur.

What are your future career goals and how do you think your Aston MBA will help you achieve those goals?
I would like to become a CEO in the future, and The Aston MBA has developed my skills and equipped me with the right tools and references - which I use regularly.

Would you recommend Aston to other students looking to study in the UK?
Yes I would recommend Aston to my fellow students who are willing to take their career to the next level.

What was the best thing about the Aston MBA programme?
The one year MBA programme which will make you understand the overall picture about how to run a business and how to become a better leader.

Andy Tromans is assistant vice president and a vendor management and performance specialist at Deutsche Bank in Birmingham. He completed his MBA in 2012 at Aston Business School

What did you do before your MBA?

After graduating with a BSc in Computer Science with French from Swansea University in 2004, I was unsure which direction to take. Should I go straight into employment, or continue my passion for languages and learn Italian?

Suffice to say, I went to Rome to learn Italian in a language school for eight months. I then did a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) qualification to teach at International House Rome and began working at the Wall Street Institute shortly afterwards.

After a year of teaching, I was promoted to service manager at one of the Wall Street Institute centres in Rome. Six months later, I was promoted to service manager of the flagship centre in Italy before being promoted to regional service manager.

I had achieved all I wanted to achieve with the Wall Street Institute and I wanted another challenge. It was then that the idea of an MBA came to my mind. I researched different business schools, talked to family and friends and worked out the costs.

I went to Aston Business School to meet the programme directors and take a look around. It immediately stood out due to its open, friendly and informal nature and its high position in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. I duly applied and to my delight was accepted.

Tell us about the programme…

I chose the full-time MBA which involved three terms of 12 weeks, with exams in week 12, plus a final live consultancy project. Each module required around four hours of reading a week, plus homework and coursework.

Projects I worked on included: growth strategy for an IT consultancy company (my MBA consultancy project); a business plan for an e-business venture; marketing strategy for a sports retailer; operations strategy for a music industry giant and business ethics of the banking industry. The programme covered all aspects of business and made us work in teams, while giving us input on how to improve our own performance and that of our peers.

The MBA equipped me with a range of skills such as a better understanding of different cultures, methods and approaches in business while also allowing me to develop my business acumen. I gained confidence through shared business experiences and a wider context understanding of world events. I acquired a pragmatic approach to problem solving and the tools to self-improve. I also gained the ability to make informed choices through accurate research and the questioning of results.

Tell us about your current role at Deutsche Bank…

The corporate relations manager at Aston Business School informed me that they were looking for an intern and so arranged an interview for me. I had a background in continuous improvement, and experience of delivering quantifiable productivity, quality and delivery improvements, together with my MBA so jumped at the chance. The interview went well and I started in February 2012.

Working on a project, I came into contact with a director whose team I liked and whose area of the bank interested me. I duly sent off my CV, went through the interviews and started my current role in September 2012 to my complete joy and satisfaction.

What advice would you offer to prospective MBA students?

The MBA is multi-faceted and multi-disciplined, quickly giving you a deep and wide understanding of the business, political and economic world. It pushes you to achieve all you can, prepares you for a great career in the business world, and gives you the skills to approach and complete any task successfully.

If you're looking for a top-notch business school that puts as much effort into learning and the student experience, as well as course content, skill improvement and connections to industry, then Aston Business School is for you.

steven · 发表于 2013-11-4 16:38:01

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