International Business Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Develop specialist knowledge of business functions, the complexities of trading across borders and how to strive in an increasingly complicated, global economy.

We live in a world that is becoming increasingly complex and intertwined. The interconnectedness of the global economies accelerates every year, amplifying and modifying the challenges and opportunities that countries, businesses and individuals face. As a result, we see a growing number of firms wishing to take advantage of global opportunities and engage in various cross-border business activities, namely international business. We see an increasing demand for individuals equipped with knowledge and understanding of how international business works and how to function within it effectively.

International Business BA (Hons) has been structured to provide you with up-to-date knowledge and insight of the critical issues in International Business. This degree cultivates knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly globalised marketplace when conducting cross-border activities such as business expansion abroad or trading internationally. The programme explores how businesses operate in different contexts locally and across borders. It also looks at the supporting regulatory, legislative, and political environments that facilitate trade and direct investment between companies across international boundaries. You will study the international dimensions of various subject areas, enabling you to understand the complexities of conducting business across borders.

You’ll have opportunities to put your consultancy skills into practice – taking part in live projects where you can help companies tackle their real-world business challenges.

Key features

* International Business opens doors to career opportunities across the world.

* You’ll study a range of contemporary modules that will equip you with insights on how multinational companies work, the specifics of business in emerging markets, the aspects of economic geography and the practical elements of trade management.

* Employability is embedded throughout the course including guest lectures, external visits, real-life case studies and assignments that are linked to the business requirements.

* Our Careers Team offer support to help you gain the skills and qualities that today’s employers are looking for through placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. Previous students have secured roles at Rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS and Siemens.

* Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

* Get involved in DMU’s BizSpark Challenge – a unique opportunity to work on real challenges faced by real companies. You’ll be engaging with them to help solve the big problems, developing and putting into practice key business skills.

* Experience teaching that puts your success first. Students from the Business Studies subject area voted us 1st in the East Midlands for teaching on the course, so you can be confident you'll receive an outstanding learning experience from day one (NSS, 2026).