Business and Politics BSc (Hons)

Aston University

**Ready to get a head start in business and unpack major issues facing governments worldwide, from terrorism to climate change?****Course description**Our BSc (Hons) Business and Politics course provides a comprehensive education in management and politics. You will gain a strong foundation in management principles and business concepts, including strategic decision-making. You will explore political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. You will gain a profound understanding of political systems, economic policies and explore how business and politics intersect.You will be taught by research-active staff who are experts in their respective fields and who constantly update their teaching based on the newest research findings.The integrated placement year will bridge the gap between theory and practice, and provide you with invaluable real-world experiences in the UK or abroad, equipping you with the skills and insights you need for a range of professional roles within business, government or advocacy.**Key benefits**- **Recognised for quality** – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023) - **Safe in our hands** – Politics at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Complete University Guide, 2023).- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)- **Experiential learning** – Experience learning by doing with innovative modules like the award-winning EuroSim module- **Our academics are clear** – 96% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (Politics programmes; National Student Survey, 2023)**Course details****Modules**For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/clone-business-and-politics-bsc**Assessment method**For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/clone-business-and-politics-bsc

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