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

Course descriptionOur four-year BSc International Business and Management course, with an integrated placement year, offers a core strategic management focus within an international business context and has been developed in response to demand by graduates and our own advisory panel of international employers. 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 which gives international managers an added advantage in the employment market.You will gain a solid understanding of strategic management in international business. You’ll discover how differences in culture influences the way we conduct business and understand how to operate in challenging international environments. We recognise that a number of applicants have not studied languages to an advanced level, but may desire the skills to operate in an international business arena. This degree enables you to study International Business and Management purely in English, with the third year spent studying and /or working in an overseas, English-speaking environment.Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as House of Fraser, Müller, WHSmiths Europe Travel Retail and Ernst & Young in roles such as Employee Relations, Assistant Brand Manager, Training and Communications Manager and Graduate Recruitment.Key course benefits• 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. • Our business and management studies research quality has been ranked 16th in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2022).• 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/international-business-and-management-bsc/september-2022 Assessment methodFor 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/september-2022