Course summary

Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, our MSc Strategic Marketing Management programme equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. This dedication is reflected in our rankings; MSc Strategic Marketing Management is ranked 45th in the world (QS Masters World Rankings, 2025), reflecting our commitment to excellence in education. It is a CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) accredited degree, meaning that you will be able to gain CIM exemptions and gain industry-recognised qualifications at an accelerated pace. With our strong links to CIM, the teaching content has been developed alongside CIM’s learning outcomes to ensure that our course content is aligned to industry requirements. Designed for students from diverse backgrounds, including those without prior marketing experience, our course covers essential areas such as digital marketing, brand management and strategic planning. Through engaging lectures, seminars, simulations and case studies, you will gain insights from industry experts and experienced academics. Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing. The benefits of block teaching are numerous: it supports a balanced study-life experience, reduces the stress of multitasking across various subjects, and fosters a better understanding of each topic by concentrating on it fully. Students are more engaged, motivated, and resilient, which can lead to better learning outcomes and a healthier environment. How you will learn On the MSc Strategic Marketing Management programme at Aston University, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, blending traditional academic rigor with practical, hands-on experiences. Through lectures, case studies and guest speakers, you will explore key marketing theories and their real-world applications. This applied approach ensures you develop practical skills essential for success in marketing roles. At the start of your course, you will be allocated a personal tutor who can offer individual study advice and guidance. You will also benefit from access to the University Library's extensive collection of over 25,000 books and electronic journals. Aston University's virtual learning environment supports your journey, providing resources like lecture slides, e-books and online journals. In the Aston Global Advantage module, you will gain a competitive edge by honing your professional skills and preparing for success in a fast-paced global environment. You will tackle real-world challenges, dive into entrepreneurship and work on team-based business simulations. Our postgraduate programmes use a block learning structure. Block teaching condenses traditional semester-long courses into focused, consecutive blocks of learning. The ethos is to give students more time to engage with their learning by studying one subject at a time, instead of several at once.