International Business and Management BSc (Hons)

<strong>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.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course description</strong> <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>You will benefit from international exposure, a double degree option and a mandatory placement year, enhancing your employability and global competence. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/><strong>Key course benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Recognised for quality</strong> – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Professionally accredited</strong> – This programme leads to accreditation or exemptions from several professional bodies, including CII, CIM, and CIMA<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Gold standard teaching</strong> – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Earn more</strong> – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Top 100 in Europe</strong> - Weve been ranked 17th in the UK and 97th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>87th in the world</strong> - We’ve been ranked as 87th in the world and 11th in the UK for business and management studies (QS World University Rankings By Subject 2025) <br/><br/><br/><strong>Course details</strong><br/><br/><strong>Modules</strong><br/>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<br/><br/><strong>Assessment method</strong><br/>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

Aston University was ranked 22nd in the Guardian University Guide, 2023, and aims to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business. Located in Birmingham, Aston’s inspiring teaching, original research, and enterprise expertise deliver impact locally and around the globe.<br/><br/>Aston is a Top 25 University (Guardian, 2023) as well as being in the top 20 for Earnings, with graduates’ average salary being £34,800 five years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2022). We are ranked 16th in UK by this measure.<br/><br/><br/>Students are supported on their path to well-paying jobs by over 2,000 Undergraduate work placements (academic year 2021-22), helping them gain real world experience whilst they study.