Bachelor of Arts - International Business (Honours) (with placement year)

Study a variety of business functions in an international context and learn about the complexities involved in conducting business overseas

This course will appeal to those with an understanding and exploring how organisations compete and co-operate around the world. The course focuses on organisational activity and the supporting regulatory, legislative and political environments that help facilitate trade between companies and across international boundaries.

Reasons to study International Business at DMU:

• Students will gain a global perspective on businesses and their activities across the world
• Pitch a business idea to real-life entrepreneurs and win a great prize through the annual Fox’s Lair competition for first year students
• Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal: The innovative programme of work and study opportunities across the world, which can enrich studies and expand cultural horizons
• Learn the latest developments in business practice: Lecturers draw on their extensive experience and many are involved in consultancy and training with large organisations in the private and public sectors
• Innovative assessments help students to develop skills which are highly sought after by employers: Build confidence and enhance creative, organisational and communication skills
• Placement opportunities with local, national and global companies including Rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS and Siemens
• Alumni are employed by leading brands in graduate roles such as Business Analyst at Capita, Supply Manager at Cummins, General Management Graduate at Network Rail and Business Process and Design Analyst at Vodafone

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 60.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Listening: 7.0, Min Reading: 8.0, Min Speaking: 16.0, Min Writing: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 50
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 32 (Min Listening: 2, Min Reading: 2, Min Speaking: 11, Min Writing: 11)
  • Min IELTS overall: 4.5 (Min Listening: 4, Min Reading: 4, Min Speaking: 4, Min Writing: 4)
  • Min PTE overall: 29