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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

International Business

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business course at De Montfort University.

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A level

B,B,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£16,250 per year
International£16,250 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N578

Here's what De Montfort University says about its International Business course.

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly complex and intertwined. The interconnectedness of the global economies accelerates every year, amplifying and modifying the challenges and opportunities that countries, businesses and individuals face. As a result, we see a growing number of firms wishing to take advantage of global opportunities and engage in various cross-border business activities, namely international business. We see an increasing demand for individuals equipped with knowledge and understanding of how international business works and how to function within it effectively.

International Business BA (Hons) has been structured to provide you with up-to-date knowledge and insight of the critical issues in International Business. This degree cultivates knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly globalised marketplace when conducting cross-border activities such as business expansion abroad or trading internationally. The programme explores how businesses operate in different contexts locally and across borders. It also looks at the supporting regulatory, legislative, and political environments that facilitate trade and direct investment between companies across international boundaries. You will study the international dimensions of various subject areas, enabling you to understand the complexities of conducting business across borders.

Key features

  • International Business opens doors to career opportunities across the world.

  • You will study a range of contemporary modules that will equip you with insights on how multinational companies work, the specifics of business in emerging markets, the aspects of economic geography and the practical elements of trade management.

  • Employability is embedded throughout the course including guest lectures, external visits, real-life case studies and assignments that are linked to the business requirements.

  • Our Careers Team offer support to help you gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. Previous students have secured roles at Rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS and Siemens.

  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study International Business at De Montfort University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Business and Law

Location

Leicester Campus | Leicester

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• International business

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Year 1 Block 1: Global Business Environment Block 2: Business Dynamics, Ethics and Culture Block 3: Economics in Global Business Block 4: Marketing for International Business

Year 2 Block 1: Multinational Enterprise in the Global Economy Block 2: Data Analytics and Research Skills Block 3: International Organisational Behaviour and Leadership Block 4: Students choose one of the following: International Supply Chain Management International Financial Management and Decision Making

Year 3 Block 1: International Business Strategy and Governance Block 2: Students choose one of the following: Emerging Markets: Economic Geography and Trends Dimensions of Digital Transformation Block 3: International Trade Management Block 4: Students choose one of the following: Business Project Dissertation

How you will be assessed

Teaching and assessment You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year:

Exam: 35% Coursework: 65%

These assessment weightings are indicative only. The exact weighting may vary depending on option modules chosen by students and teaching methods deployed by the academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again these are based on the current academic session.

Teaching contact hours This is a full-time course. Each module is worth 30 credits. It is expected that student will spend a total of 300 hours of study for each module. You should be prepared to devote approximately 10 contact hours a week to your studies and additional independent hours of study in order to succeed. Teaching is through a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions and the breakdown of these activity types is shown in each module description.

Other: In addition, each module provides a two-hour surgery each week for individual consultation with the lecturer. You will also have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor and careers and/or subject meetings scheduled throughout the year.

Self-directed study: In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to use our on-line resources, participate in flipped or virtual classroom discussions on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study and revision for approximately 25 hours per week.

Block teaching You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from De Montfort University students who took the International Business course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

81%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

67%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

77%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

80%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

89%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

73%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

84%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

89%

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How well organised is your course?

91%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

97%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

77%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

95%

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Student information

See who's studying at De Montfort University. These students are taking International Business or another course from the same subject area.

International business
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female39%Male61%
Where students come from
International48%UK52%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
First year dropout rate24%
Number of students185
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
EconomicsC
PsychologyC
English LanguageC
HistoryC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took International Business at De Montfort University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from De Montfort University graduates who took International Business - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£20.1k

First year after graduation

£24.1k

Third year after graduation

£29.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Business.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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De Montfort University (otherwise abbreviated to DMU) is a diverse and dynamic university located in Leicester, UK. We are well known for our high rates of graduate employability, thanks to our Award-Winning Careers Team, and our dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards.

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