BSc International Business and AI
About this course
BSc (Hons) in International Business and AI is an undergraduate business degree combining management principles with technological applications. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is structured as a two-year accelerated degree, offering an optional foundation year and an optional year abroad, with learning supported by industry partners such as Rolls-Royce. The first year covers core subjects through modules such as Fundamentals of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Introduction to Finance and Business Performance, Information Systems for Business, and The Global Economy. The second year progresses to advanced topics including Building Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions, Financial Resource Management, Managing Big Data, and Global Strategic Leadership. Students conclude their studies with an Applied Project serving as the capstone of the programme.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 33%
- Gained a higher qualification: 38%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 47%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Introduction to Finance and Business Performance
- Information Systems for Business
- The Global Economy
- Self and Agile Leadership
- Global Sustainable Business
- International Project Management
- Building Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions
- Financial Resource Management
- International Operations Management
- Applied Project
- Managing Big Data
- Global Strategic Leadership
- Value Creation
- Transformative Business Models
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £22,000 less than the UK median for Artificial intelligence.
What do graduates of BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Business and AI at University of Derby?
33% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.