BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Project Management, and Human Behaviour. A study abroad option is available during the second year, second semester. The programme runs full-time over four years.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 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
- 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 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Business and Economy
- Politics and Policy
- Business Communication and Decision Making
- Data Analysis for Business
- English
- Mathematics
- Law
- Political Studies
- Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
- Society and Culture
- 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
- 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
- Decision Support Systems
- The Corporate IT Landscape
- 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
- Financial Risk Management
- Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
- Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Commercial Management of IT
- IT Business Analysis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Is BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
Does BSc International Business Management with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
33% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.