BA (Hons) International Business and Finance (Top up)
Why choose this course?
- This final year degree top up allows you to change career focus to international business.
- If you have a business HND or equivalent or are about to complete your second year of university business studies, you can graduate with an International Business degree
- This final year degree top up is a good financial deal, particularly if you are an international student
- For the cost of only 1 year of study in the UK, at Derby, you could obtain an internationally recognised UK degree.
- Additionally, the top up will offer you the possibility of continuing you studies in international business at postgraduate level. The programme has been explicitly paired with our MSc International Business and Finance.
Fact file
UCAS code: L160
Start date: September
Course length: full time: one year
Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus
This course is available to international students
About this course
This one-year top up programme seeks to improve your choice for a full honours degree qualification. It is designed with particular reference to UK, EU and overseas students, who have been unable to pursue a full degree programme in International Business and/or International Finance.
A deep understanding of the international business, flexibility and willingness to adapt are crucial in today's increasingly internationalised and dynamic business environment. The programme specifically addresses the needs of those who wish to focus their studies on the international and global aspects of business and understand the far-reaching impact of financial markets and institutions. It builds upon previously acquired business knowledge and skills and focuses on the international financial markets dimension to international business.
You'll analyse the different environments in which business operates and you will develop your understanding of international business strategy, problem solving and decision making processes, which is vital for a successful career in international business. You'll learn how businesses use financial assets in their international activities and how international business is affected by changes in the financial markets. You'll look at international banking and finance regulations and their impact on business strategies. You will keep up to date with what's happening in the world economy using case studies and you'll benefit from guest lectures given by experts in the international financial sector. We'll also help you prepare for the workplace as you'll develop the skills employers are looking for in their graduate employees, from report writing and analysis through to presentation skills.
What you will cover
Stage three
You'll study these modules:
- International Business Economics and Strategy
- Investing and Financial Markets
- Financial Statement Analysis
And you'll choose two option modules from the list below (you must take at least one module from the Finance options):
Finance Options
- International Business Performance Appraisal 1
- International Business Performance Appraisal 2
- International Taxation
Business Options
- International Entrepreneurship
- International Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Across Cultures
Entry requirements
A Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or having completed the Second Year of a 3-year university degree course in a relevant subject such as Business Management, Finance and Accounting.
Fees and finance
If you completed your foundation degree, DipHE, CertHE or HND in the 2011/12 academic year
You'll pay fees and receive funding under the existing fees system rather than the new 2012 system. You must continue studying in the same way ie if you were studying full time you must take this course as a full time course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £3,465 (in total)
International students
- Full time: £9,700 (in total)
If you completed your course in the 2010/11 academic year or earlier
You'll pay 2012/13 fees and receive the new student financial support.
This is a classroom based course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £6,995 (each year)
International students
- Full time: £9,700 (each year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Careers and employability
You'll gain practical skills and knowledge, which will make you immediately employable in international and finance related companies, as well as general business. You'll be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the workings of financial markets and institutions and a well informed international business background. When you've completed this course, you'll be able to work in a range of departments in internationally focused companies, from the marketing and legal departments to acting as a management consultant.
What our students say
"Derby's well stocked library includes traditional paper resources as well as state of the art electronic resources and equipment. Lecturers and other academic staff are very approachable and supportive, and the class sizes aren't too big so you're treated like an individual."
Emma Taylor