International Business and AI

Learning supported by Rolls-Royce

Your study will be boosted by case studies, live briefs and guest lectures provided by Rolls-Royce and other organisations to put the skills you learn into practice, allowing you to evaluate and develop solutions in a real-world environment. You will have the opportunity to visit Rolls Royce for immersive experiences to gain a valuable insight into the world of business. An applied project will run across your second year, so you will graduate with a wealth of demonstrable business experience and industry contacts ready to launch your graduate career.

At the forefront of new technology

As well as developing your technical skills, we also put emphasis on your intellectual growth. We aim to develop your ability to continually learn and relearn as AI technologies evolve.

As an applied university, we aim to align your experience to industry and prepare you for how the world of work will look in the future.

By integrating AI with international business, we aim to develop the skills you will need to thrive in global markets where traditional practices are no longer sufficient.

A new way of learning

This degree is an accelerated degree designed to push you out of your comfort zone. It will be an intense, immersive experience over two years, and you will emerge as an innovative, resilient and future-focused graduate. If you are looking for a more traditional delivery method, you may be interested in our BSc (Hons) International Business Management.

You will study a range of modules to bring International Business and AI to life, covering topics such as:

• Self and agile leadership
• Fundamentals of Business Analytics and AI
• The Global Economy
• Finance and Business Performance
• Information Systems for Business
• Global Sustainable Business
• International Project Management
• Building AI Solutions
• Managing Financial Resources
• Operations Management
• Global Strategic Leadership
• Managing Big Data
• Value Creation
• Transformative Business Models
• Applied Project.

How you are assessed

There are various assessment methods across the programme such as:

• written group report
• presentations
• personal development reflective journal
• business impact report
• use of tools such as tableau and Power BI to develop relevant dashboards
• podcast series
• applied project – develop a practical solution or intervention to address a business challenge.

Please note that our modules are subject to change - we review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects.

Our teaching methods will be varied, interactive and engaging and designed to develop the skills you will need for the future. You will take part in:

• group projects
• practical workshops
• interactive simulations
• case studies
• discussions and debates
• presentations
• industry visits
• guest lectures
• peer-to-peer learning
• problem-based learning.

How you are assessed

Varied assessments methods are used across the programme, such as:

• written group report
• presentations
• Personal development reflective journal
• business impact report
• use of tools such as tableau and Power BI to develop relevant dashboards
• podcast series
• applied project – develop a practical solution or intervention to address a business challenge.

Studying this programme will offer you a unique skill set that will open doors to various dynamic and high-growth career paths. You will graduate with a range of practical business and thought leadership skills designed for the future needs of businesses, making you well placed for a range of graduate roles such as:

• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Project Manager
• Financial Analyst

2025 entry

These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2025 entry.

Contextual offers may apply to students who meet certain criteria.

2025/26

Additional information about your studies

Teaching hours

Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm. Your timetable will usually be available on the website 24 hours after enrolment on to your course.

Course updates

The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.

If you are thinking about transferring onto this course (into the second year for example), you should contact the programme leader for the relevant course information as modules may vary from those shown on this page.

Other courses you might like

• International Business Management BSc (Hons)
• International Business Management BSc (Hons) with Placement Year
• Business Management BA (Hons) with Placement Year
• Business Management BA (Hons)
• Finance and Technology BSc (Hons)

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