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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
International Business Management
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Business Management course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The International Business Management course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| Business Studies | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | B |
| Chemistry | D |
| Economics | B |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Mathematics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N121
Here's what University of Derby says about its International Business Management course.
BSc (Hons) International Business Management
Your global business career starts here! This degree has been designed by our successful Business School and covers a wide range of subjects — from economics and finance to supply chain and logistics.
Why choose this course?
Drawing on economic analysis, strategy, law, finance, marketing and human resources, you’ll gain a full appreciation of the challenges involved in doing business internationally. Ours is a vibrant learning community, where you’ll share ideas and experiences with students from around the world.
Is this course for you?
You’ll spend the first year gaining an important foundation in all aspects of international business management, including micro and macro-economics, quantitative analysis, global business and sustainability, human resources, finance and business performance. Then from year two, you can continue on a general pathway or choose a more specialist route that combines International Business Management with: Economics, Finance or Supply Chain and Logistics.
How you will learn
We offer a rich combination of interactive lectures, expert speakers, problem-solving seminars, group projects, case study analysis and computer lab work. You could find yourself creating strategy documents, producing international business reports, delivering presentations, devising videos, or analysing global markets.
Opportunities and experiences
A highlight is that you can study abroad for a semester in the second year and gain valuable experience of another culture. You’ll also get to use our Financial Markets Lab, which gives you access to the same information and technology used by financial professionals all over the world.
Work placements and internships
We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.
Professionally accredited
This degree is accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). These are important quality marks and enable you to gain professional membership and professional qualifications faster.
Careers and employability
This course is great preparation for graduate management and consultancy roles in areas like international trade, transport and logistics, finance and investment, or government.
Did you know? We also offer this course:
- With a Foundation Year
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Derby Business School
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International business
• International economics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,900 per year (provisional) |
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
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The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The International Business Management course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
94%
high
Learning opportunities
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
95%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
92%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
95%
high
Student voice
95%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
100%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
78%
low
Organisation and management
78%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
The International Business Management course at University of Derby features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took International Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
Say it fits with future plans
64%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took International Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£27k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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 Management.
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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