BSc (Hons) International Business and Management at Aston University

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.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: Aston Business School  |  Duration: 4 years with integrated placement year (international students may opt out of the placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Accounting for Business, Marketing Principles, An Introduction to Managing People and Organisations, Principles of Operations Management, Fundamentals of International Business, Principles of Economics and others. Second year core modules: Project Management, Strategic Analysis and Leadership, International Business and Development, Digital Strategies for the Modern Enterprise, Global Strategies: Firms, Markets, and Institutions, Applied Analytics for International Business. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) International Business and Management programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £33,200 three years after graduating, and £42,000 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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