Aston University is The Guardian's 'University of the Year' 2020. **Course description** Our 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:** • As part of your degree you’ll undertake a professional placement oversea's, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area • One year after graduating, employed Aston Economics graduates earn a median salary of £27,700 (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO), 2020) • Economics is ranked 13th in the UK for graduate-level employment 15 months after graduation. (Guardian University Guide, 2021). • Aston is in the top 100 in the world for Business and Management studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021. • Economics at Aston is ranked Top 20 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2020). **Course details** - Year 1 – You will study a wide range of management related subjects designed to ensure you have a broad foundation and knowledge of management. You’ll consider the economic, financial, human and legal issues managers deal with, and the tools and techniques they use. - Year 2 - In the second year, compulsory modules develop your understanding of economics and the methods used in developing economic models to aid business decisions. Subject areas include Business Policy, International Business Environment and Economics and Markets, Games and Strategy. - Year 3 – This is when you will undertake a professional placement oversea's or choose an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK students. - Year 4 - In your final year, the compulsory subject areas will focus on understanding and applying strategic management in the global business environment. You will then choose from a wide range of subject areas, including Economics of Multinational Enterprise, Economics of Innovation and Competition Policy.

In the First Year, you will study a wide range of management related subjects, designed to ensure you have a broad foundation and knowledge of management. You will consider the economic, financial, human and legal issues managers deal with, and the tools and techniques they use. You will be introduced to the key areas of business as well as carrying out project work which will help draw together the subjects you have studied. In the Second Year, compulsory modules develop your understanding of economics and the methods used in developing economic models to aid business decisions. You will also study the international business environment and develop understanding of international operations of businesses. You will study a number of core and compulsory modules and two modules of your choice. For more information about the module outlines then please refer to our website.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: LNC1

Institution code: A80

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Year 1

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All applications are considered on an individual basis and the whole application is reviewed which includes previous and predicted qualifications, experience, reference and your motivation to study the course. Aston University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. If your qualifications are not listed here and you wish to check whether they meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the university.

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Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 97%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	17400.0	Year 1

For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students. * Please note that the tuition fees stated are for 2022 entry. 2023 tuition fees are subject to approval and will be published on this website at the earliest opportunity. **The latest information relating to EU students and tuition fees for 2022 can be found on the UCAS website at: https://www.ucas.com/finance/finance-international-and-eu-students. ***The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. ^^Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law.

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