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Business and Management BSc

Aston University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Business and Management BSc program at Aston University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the functional areas of business, including marketing, finance, human resources, and operations management. The course emphasizes the development of practical skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making, as well as an appreciation of the ethical and social implications of business practices. Students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world business cases and projects, working closely with academics and industry partners to develop their knowledge and skills. Upon graduating, students will be well-prepared for a career in business management or related fields.

Additional Information

The Business and Management BSc program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML), ensuring that students receive the highest quality education. The course also offers opportunities for study abroad, work placements, and internships to enhance students' practical experience. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including a dedicated business library and cutting-edge technology. Aston University is located in the heart of Birmingham, providing excellent opportunities for networking and career advancement.

Discover Why Aston University is the Perfect Choice for Your Business and Management Degree

Aston University is a leading UK university with a strong reputation for academic excellence and real-world relevance. The Business and Management BSc program is taught by experienced academics who have extensive industry experience, ensuring that students receive practical and applicable knowledge. Aston University has a diverse and vibrant student community, providing opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and personal growth. The university's location in Birmingham offers easy access to major transportation links, cultural attractions, and business hubs.

Why You Should Study This Course

You will gain a solid foundation in your first year across a breadth of business topics before shaping your second and final years to concentrate your study on particular specialisms. You can gain professional accreditations and exemptions in many of these career paths and youll also undertake a placement year to put your learning into practice. This course will make you career ready This means, not only will you graduate with a great depth of knowledge in both management and your specialist area of interest, but you will also be equipped with independent, work-ready, commercial skills and relevant work experience. You have over 70 modules to choose from, allowing you to specialize your degree to suit your interests. Thats why our graduates go on to work in a breadth of roles, from product manager to accounting specialist, in organizations ranging from Google to Santander.

General Eligibility

BBB – standard offer BBC (with EPQ or Core maths minimum grade B) BCC (contextual offer)* IB- 31 points overall in the IB diploma with 5,5,5 at HL.

What You'll Study

1 Fina Year
In your final year you will study a range of modules along with elective modules from specialist areas: Students must choose at least one of the following modules: Effective Management Consultancy 1 Effective Management Consultancy 2 Knowledge at Work Implementing Business Decisions Students must then choose at least one of the following modules: Strategic Management Strategic HRM Theories and Practice of Leadership Marketing Strategy Operations Strategy Choose the remaining 30 to 90 credits from the following modules selecting no more than 45 credits in any one area: Accounting: Tax Policy and Personal Tax Risk Management Finance: Financial Analysis Derivatives Business Analytics: Simulation Performance and Efficiency Analytics (DEA) Business Analytics and Data Mining Business Psychology: Employment Law for HRM Learning and Development Global Working Employee Relations Contemporary Issues in HRM Business Economics/International Business: Further Topics in Macroeconomics Further Topics in Microeconomics Environmental Economics International Trade Economics of Entrepreneurship Information Systems: Managing Information Technology in a Global Context Information Security Technology & Practice of eCommerce Law: Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Product, Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship Business Ethics Professional Conduct and Ethics Data Protection Law Emerging Technologies, AI and Law ???????Marketing: International Marketing Innovation & New Product & Service Development Strategic Brand Management Consumer Research and the Customer Experience Advanced Marketing Communications ???????Operations Management: Supply Chain Management Sustainable Operations Management Effective Project Delivery 1 Effective Project Delivery 2 *Availability of any optional modules will be subject to staff availability and a minimum number of students who express an interest in studying the optional modules.
2 Year 1
Introductory Accounting for Business Introduction to Organisational Behaviour Law for Business Introduction to Marketing Management Principles of Operations Management Foundations of Business Analytics Information Technology for Business Introduction to Business Economics
3 Year 2
In your second year, you will select elective modules from the list below. In addition to this you will study the following core modules: Virtual Business Manager Business, Government and Society Fundamentals of Strategy Choose one of the following finance modules: Strategic Finance Corporate Financial Management You can then select your remaining credits from the following specialist areas (selecting no more than 45 credits in any one area): Accounting: Financial and Management Accounting for Managers Business Tax Audit, Governance and Company Law International Business: International Businesses and Emerging Market Economies International Business Economics Business Analytics Business Analytics in Practice Optimization and Decision Analytics Data Visualisation Software for Analytics Business Psychology: Employee Resourcing Psychology and Work Effective Teamwork Developing Creativity Business Economics: Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Quantitative Methods Markets, Games, and Strategy Sports Economics & Finance Information Systems: Dashboards and Spreadsheets Systems Analysis Database applications Doing E-Business Law: Principles of Commercial Law Principles of Employment Law Principles of Intellectual Property Law Marketing Market Research Services Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing Communications Operations Management: Business Operations Excellence Enterprise Systems Managing Service Operations *Availability of any optional modules will be subject to staff availability and a minimum number of students who express an interest in studying the optional modules.
4 Year 3
You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
IELTS: An overall minimum score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each individual IELTS skill Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

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