International Business and Economics

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

In a globalised environment, economics can unlock answers to some of the biggest questions faced by business and wider society.

Course description

From predicting the impact of Brexit to the implications of globalisation on local demand, the International Business and Economics degree will give you the tools to answer some of the biggest questions faced by business today from a global perspective.

You will develop an understanding of how businesses work from an international perspective, gaining analytical, transferable skills to evaluate international markets, and make informed decisions relevant to the world of business.

The course will introduce you to theories, models and methods in economics, brought to life and contextualised from a global perspective.

You will learn from our business experts at 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.

Our economics teaching team includes six winners of national teaching awards, the authors of the one of the best-selling economics textbooks and established researchers who bring up-to-date expertise to the curriculum. Two members of the teaching team have also acted as assessors at graduate recruitment sessions for the Government Economic Service (GES). This gives you a unique opportunity to learn from people who have an input into the hiring decisions of the largest employer of economists in the UK.

Key course benefits

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

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

  • 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)

  • Safe in our hands – Ranked 25th in the UK for 'graduate prospects - outcomes' (Complete University Guide, 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/international-business-and-economics-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/international-business-and-economics-bsc

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BBC
    BTEC DDD - DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    4124 Finance officers

    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