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Business, Management and Public Policy (Hons), B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Aston University
University rank #442 (QS) Birmingham, United Kingdom
This Business, Management and Public Policy (Hons) course offeered at the Aston University is designed to help you build a comprehensive understanding of the various functions of management and examine the policies developed and delivered by governments and other organisations across the world.

Overview

Public Policy & Management

You will investigate the economic, social and political forces which influence government decision-making, and which give rise to conflicts between the achievement of economic, environmental and social objectives.

The Business, Management and Public Policy (Hons) course offeered at the Aston University examines why governments take particular decisions in key policy areas (such as the economy, health, and the environment) and develop a detailed understanding of processes of policy making at global, national and local levels of government. You will also study the nature of policy delivery and management by various organisations, such as health care organisations, local governments, schools and businesses.

Your career

Your placement year will give you the opportunity to apply your key skills and competencies within a real work-based situation.

The course is strongly geared towards increasing your employability since it is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working in the public, private and voluntary sectors..

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    480 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Becoming a Social Scientist
  • Critical Debates in Society and Policy
  • From Social Problems to Public Policies
  • Introductory Accounting for Business
  • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Marketing Management
  • Economic Environment of Business

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

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  • Minimum required score:

    78

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General Requirements

  • ABB - BBB
  • DDD
  • 32 points in the IB diploma (including TOK/Bonus points) with 6,5,5 at HL
  • GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C/4

Tuition Fee

  • International

    15600 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15600 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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  • UK/EU students - £1,250 during placement year
  • International students - £2,500 during placement year

Living costs for Birmingham

  • 765 - 1140 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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