Economics and Management

Aston University, Birmingham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Business and management studiesAccounting and financeEconomics

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

About this course

Study some of the most challenging and controversial issues facing society today and examine how the economy and organisation’s function.

Course description

This degree combines essential economics and management knowledge to enable you to understand how organisations develop and implement competitive strategies in domestic and international markets.

It fosters an understanding of organisational dynamics and their economic interactions, emphasising practical applications and real-world examples. Our economics teaching team includes experienced practitioners, well-respected authors, and Global Economic Service (GES) assessors. Learning from them provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from those involved in hiring for the prestigious Government Economic Service – the largest employer of economists in the UK.

The programme offers comprehensive business knowledge encompassing the science of management functions and decision-making. You will be taught by experts from Aston Business School which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Key course benefits

  • Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation

  • Professionally accredited – This programme leads to accreditation or exemptions from several professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA and CII

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Excellent prospects – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)

  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)

  • Added value – Economics at Aston University was ranked 8th in the UK for 'value added' (Guardian, 2024)

    Course details

    Modules For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-management-bsc

    Assessment method For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-management-bsc

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BBC
    BTEC DDD - DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    4124 Finance officers

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Accounting and finance, Economics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £29,000

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    Aston University, Birmingham

    Birmingham

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