BSc International Business Management
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business, combining management with economics, finance, and international perspectives. Core topics include Data Analysis, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes a Study Abroad placement as part of the second year, and covers international business strategy and supply chain management through dedicated modules.
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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 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 40%
- Left higher education: 60%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 23%
- Administrative occupations: 13%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 12%
- Finance Professionals: 12%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- 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 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Microeconomics
- Introductory Quantitative Analysis
- Understanding People in Organisations
- Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data
- Finance and Business Performance
- Introduction to Global Business and Sustainability
- Data Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics
- International Project Management
- Study Abroad
- Social and Sustainable Enterprise
- Managing Financial Resources
- Digital and Social Media
- Creativity and Innovation
- Employee Development
- Decision Support Systems
- The Corporate IT Landscape
- Financial Markets and Instruments
- Current Debates in Applied Economic Theory
- Public and Third Sector Economics
- Personal Finance
- Logistics, SCM, Warehousing and Transport
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- International Economics and Sustainability
- Comparative International HRM
- International Business Strategy
- Sustainable Development and International Business Law
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Creating Business Opportunities
- Marketing Across Cultures
- International Banking
- Corporate Governance
- International Business Performance Appraisal
- International Entrepreneurship
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Commercial Management of IT
- IT Business Analysis
- Financial Risk Management
- Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- Supply Chain Strategy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management 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 £5,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BSc International Business Management 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 Management 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 Management at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc International Business Management at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BSc International Business Management at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Business Management at University of Derby?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.