COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc (Hons) International Business and Management program at Aston University provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to develop knowledge of global business operations and strategic management. In the first year, students build a strong foundation in business through modules such as Introductory Accounting for Business, Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, International Perspectives in Organisations, Law for Business, Introduction to Marketing Management, Principles of Operations Management, Foundations of Business Analytics, and Introduction to Business Economics. These subjects introduce key business concepts and analytical tools needed to understand organisations in an international context. In the second year, students study core topics including International Business and Emerging Market Economies, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, Business, Government and Society, and Virtual Business Simulation. They also choose additional modules across areas such as finance, marketing, business analytics, economics, law, and operations management, allowing them to tailor their studies according to their interests. The program includes a compulsory placement year for home students, providing valuable international work experience supported by the university’s careers and placements team. In the final year, students study Advanced Topics in International Business and select further modules in areas such as international finance, marketing, strategy, leadership, and global operations. Additional optional modules allow students to specialise in fields such as analytics, economics, marketing, law, or organisational leadership.