BA (Hons) International Business (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 topup is a good financial deal, particularly if you are an international student
- For the cost of only one 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 post-graduate level. The programme has been explicitly paired with our MSc International Business.
Fact file
UCAS code: N201, but if you're applying to us directly please use the code: N203
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.
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. It builds upon previously acquired business knowledge and skills and adopts a specialist multidisciplinary approach to the complexity of the international business practices.
You'll analyse the different economic environments and national cultures in which business operates. You'll learn how to gain customers in international markets and expand your local business into a global one. You'll look at international regulations and policies and their impact on business strategies. 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 will keep up to date with what's happening in the business world using case studies and benefit from guest lectures given by business experts. 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
- Global Talent Management
- Sustainable Development and International Business Law
And you'll choose two option modules from the list below (you must take at least one module from the Business options):
Business Options
- International Entrepreneurship
- International Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management
- Marketing Across Cultures
Finance Options
- International Business Performance Appraisal 1
- International Business Performance Appraisal 2
- International Taxation
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 be ideally prepared for a career in a multinational company, where you'll engage with global and cultural business issues regardless of your specific focus (management, marketing, finance and accounting etc.). You'll gain the practical skills and knowledge that make you immediately employable in international companies, as well as general business. The honours degree will also enhance your career prospects if you are already employed.
What our students say
"I strongly recommend studying International Business at Derby. It will be a valuable investment in yourself. You'll expand your horizons, meet interesting people from around the world and get the chance to advance their professional career."
Tomasz Madej