International Business

Unlock global expertise to thrive

From economics and strategy to law, finance, marketing and trade, you'll unleash your entrepreneurial potential and learn to navigate the complexities of international markets with this powerful degree.

It will enhance your global career prospects, preparing you for dynamic roles like international product management, consulting and marketing, all through a globally connected and future-focused curriculum tailored to today’s fast-paced business landscape.

• Develop tools to make strategic global decisions
• Communicate effectively across cultures
• Manage sustainable supply chains
• Analyze quantitative business data
• Evaluate international market trends

Program structure

This is a three-year, six-semester program (180 ECTS). The core courses taught during the first year will give you a solid grounding in all essential business disciplines, while the second and third years incorporate your chosen pathway, in addition to the core courses. 

In your final year, you will undertake a year-long Business Consultancy Project designed to integrate knowledge gained throughout the program. Interacting with a real-world company, you will conduct a situational analysis and then apply your research insights to develop solutions for actual business challenges or problems.
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Learning outcomes

The BA (Hons) in Business Management (International Business) provides students with key competencies in core business areas and a specialized skill set in their chosen pathway.

They will acquire practical skills with direct application to real-world business scenarios and develop the agile, innovative thinking essential for success in a global business environment.

Objectives include:

• Have acquired subject specific terminology and expertise in their chosen subject area(s) and be able to demonstrate competence in the application of subject relevant theories.
• Be able to develop and express ideas appropriate to their chosen undergraduate program.
• Have demonstrated understanding and knowledge of specific subjects appropriate for successful progression on their chosen undergraduate program.
• Demonstrate the ability to access and utilize a variety of information sources for research purposes.

Degree awarded

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

• A U.K. state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management (International Business) degree from University of Derby, U.K.

This BA (Hons) program is additionally accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which gives students the possibility of achieving an extra international qualification: CMI's Diploma in Management and Leadership.