Business and Management Outreach

We offer a range of activities, both on and off campus, that are perfect to excite your students across the breadth of Business and Management courses that we offer. We can run activities covering any of the following areas: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Events Management, Finance, Hospitality Management, Marketing, and Tourism Management.

Whether it's part of a campus visit, an in-person session at your school or college, or a virtual experience, we're here to inspire and engage your students throughout the year. Some of our activities are set on particular dates throughout the academic year. If you are not able to make these particular dates, but are still interested, then please let us know and we can look to arrange a bespoke activity for you.

Set Visit Dates

We do have a few set dates for this academic year, where everything has already been pre-planned to give your students a fantastic insight into what we do at Derby. If you would like more information on the events below, please click through to our specific webpage.

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Let's Get Down to Business - Thursday 6 November 2025

Let’s Get Down to Business gives Year 12 students an interactive taste of Derby International Business School. Learn from expert academics and students, and take on a live project brief to experience real business challenges first-hand.

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In addition to the above, the Let's Get Down to Business event will also be running on Thursday 19 March 2026. The booking form for this event will go live after our November event.

Taster Days

Our visit days allow your students to experience Derby fully and can be tailored to your and your group. All of our taster days include subject sessions, led by our passionate academic team. These sessions are aligned to the curriculum and will help prepare your students for further study.

In addition to subject-based sessions, we can run Information, Advice and Guidance talks or campus tours to give your students an insight into university life.

Based at: Cavendish Building or Kedleston Road, Derby

When: flexible to suit

Who: Year 12 or 13 students

Discipline(s) covered: Business and Management (Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Events Management, Finance, Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing, Tourism Management)

If you would like to book a visit with us, please get in touch with the team.

Masterclasses and Talks

Our talks and masterclasses are designed to be delivered when it is best for you. Aligned with the current curriculum, they will give your students an insight into our academic expertise and elevate their subject knowledge. 

If you would like the team to deliver a topic related to Business Management, please get in touch with the team.

The Cavendish Building

We have created a new home for Derby International Business School, serving as an international centre of excellence. The new teaching facilities build on our established reputation for inspirational teaching and research excellence, as we shape the next generation of qualified business leaders.

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Teacher CPD

In addition to support for your students, our academic and technician team are able to support you with being able to cover topics as part of your curriculum. From giving guided tours of our facilities to offering advice and support around practical activities, we can ensure you are keeping up to date with the latest practices and procedures.

If you would like to arrange a meeting with the team to discuss this further, please get in touch.