International Business and Management

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

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

About this course

Understanding business from an international perspective has never been more important. This course will develop business-critical expertise to enable you to understand issues from cultural differences to political influence.

Course description

The study of international business is more important than ever. Technological, political and economic developments mean that daily business transactions can be conducted on a global scale, and international managers have added advantages in the employment market.

Studying BSc (Hons) International Business and Management will help equip you to navigate international business challenges through both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. This degree offers core strategic management skills in an international context.

In a constantly evolving business landscape, our degree allows you to select from a wide range of modules to tailor your studies, aligning your career goals while staying adaptable to the dynamic global business environment.

You will benefit from international exposure, a double degree option and a mandatory placement year, enhancing your employability and global competence.

You will be taught by a mixture of academics and practitioners with industry experience, creating a diverse and culturally rich environment, enhancing the international focus.

The course is delivered by 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 CII, CIM, 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)

    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-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/international-business-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
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

    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
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £29,000