Derby International Business School

At Derby International Business School, we are not just educating future business leaders – we’re shaping innovators, disruptors, and pioneers ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. 

Our diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses spans dynamic disciplines like accounting, business management, international business, economics and finance, marketing, event management, and tourism management. Each programme is expertly crafted to equip you with the cutting-edge skills, real-world experience, and strategic mindset you need to excel in today’s global marketplace. 

We pride ourselves on our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. Our curriculum is designed in partnership with leading organisations such as PwC, Rolls-Royce, and local enterprise hubs, ensuring our graduates meet the demands of a competitive business environment. With strong ties to local and national businesses, you’ll gain access to invaluable opportunities for placements, networking, and hands-on projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice. 

Our programmes are accredited by top professional bodies, including CIMA, ACCA, CIM, and CIPD, setting the gold standard for quality and credibility in business education. 

Partnerships with purpose

We are partnered with global industry leaders including Rolls-Royce, Toyota, NHS and Alstom to shape real-world AI and business learning, and sett a blueprint for how universities can work effectively and meaningfully with industry. These collaborations are embedded into our teaching and research, providing our students with access to current thinking, sector expertise and leadership. Our students graduate career-ready and prepared to contribute meaningfully to society and the economy.

Regional impact, global reach

Derby International Business School is both globally connected and regionally grounded. We welcome thousands of students at undergraduate and postgraduate level and have a network of alumni in more than 140 countries around the world. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to our region and to driving inclusive economic growth in the East Midlands. This is a business school making a tangible difference to the community it resides within.

The University of Derby’s International Business School offers far more than degrees. It offers a launchpad for careers and for positive impact. From its purpose-built facilities and globally relevant curriculum, the relationships it facilitates with business and commitment to sustainability, it represents the next generation of business education.

This is your opportunity to learn in an environment where ideas thrive, talent grows and ambition is matched by action. Step into the Cavendish Building and shape the world of tomorrow.

Welcome to Derby International Business School

Hear from Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship, Theo Paphitis, our Senior Leadership Team, and the Union of Students, on how our students get to work alongside businesses to build the future for Derby, the region, and beyond.