International Business Management BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Your global business career starts here! This new degree has been designed by our successful Business School and covers a wide range of subjects - from economics and finance to logistics and international relations.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 ...Read more

Your global business career starts here! This new degree has been designed by our successful Business School and covers a wide range of subjects - from economics and finance to logistics and international relations.

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: Business Technology, Economics, Finance, International Relations, 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.

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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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83rd
CUG Ranking
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95th
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0%
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94%
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Economics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Economics graduate salary
£20,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

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BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:24,P:6 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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M Grades / Points required

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We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc.Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications.A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£14900 Per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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