International Development Management

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

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,500

About this course

Are you ready to become a versatile development leader, equipped to drive positive change in the global community?

Course description

The BSc (Hons) International Development Management programme at Aston University has been designed with your future in mind. You will gain expertise in management practices tailored for development contexts, a deep understanding of global development systems and policies, and a critical perspective on the challenges faced by disadvantaged regions.

This pioneering programme combines development studies, management, political science, sociology and history, providing you with a versatile, cross-disciplinary skill set. You will be taught by staff who have practical and research expertise in international development and who constantly update their teaching based on how the practice of international development evolves.

The integrated placement year will provide you with invaluable real-world experience, preparing you for a range of roles within the international development sector and beyond.

Key course benefits

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

  • Experiential learning – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module

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

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

  • We know our stuff – Aston University was ranked 9th overall in the UK for International Relations (Guardian, 2024)

  • Safe in our hands – We were ranked top 5 in the UK for 'graduate prospects - on track' (Politics; Complete University Guide, 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-development-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-development-management-bsc

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors

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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, Events management, Sociology, Politics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,500

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    Aston University, Birmingham

    Birmingham

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