International Business and Economics, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course descriptionOur four-year BSc International Business and Economics course, with an integrated placement year, combines extensive economics with a relevant, real-world focus on international business. With the increasing globalisation of business and revolution in communications, no company can afford to ignore the international dimension. The international business component of this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for assessing and developing international strategies and businesses operations. The economics component of the course provides you with the skills required to make an assessment of the economic environment of companies and their strategies within the context of national and international environments. The combination of international business and applied economics on this programme provides a strong introduction into the world of business, and a solid foundation for a career in international commerce, or as an applied/business economist. Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as GSK, Royal Bank of Scotland, Deloitte and Ernst & Young in roles such as Trade Fund Analyst and Finance Business Partner, Graduate Analyst, Risk Advisory Consultant and Assurance Associate. Key course benefits: • Economics is ranked 13th in the UK for graduate-level employment 15 months after graduation. (Guardian University Guide, 2022).• Business and Management studies at Aston University is ranked 23rd in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2022).• As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a professional placement overseas, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area.• This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation.• Aston University was recognised as the Guardian’s University of the Year in 2020.Course detailsModulesFor more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-management-bsc/september-2022Assessment method• For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-and-management-bsc/september-2022