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University of Sussex: International Business and Development
| Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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| Department | University of Sussex Business School View department profile |
| Web | www.sussex.ac.uk/business-school |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)
Top 100 in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)
International businesses and multinational firms need to balance financial returns with social and environmental responsibility.
On this course, you’ll study the link between the economic behaviours and policies of international business, and their impact on sustainability and development.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
explore the principles of international business and strategic management through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) examine the impact that institutional environments in home countries have on strategy, and how those strategies impact on – and interact with – host countries take part in a consultancy project where you’ll design and deliver a solution to a real-world business challenge benefit from our interdisciplinary teaching and research culture
draw on leading expertise from the University of Sussex Business School, including SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, as well as the School of Global Studies.
- As a member of the UN Global Compact network. the Business School is committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive global economy. We also follow the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which means we incorporate global social responsibility and sustainability values into our teaching and research.
When you graduate, you’ll have the practical skills needed to address global challenges, and feel prepared for a career as a confident, knowledgeable and responsible manager.
This course is for you if you are: working in an international business, development agency or NGO and aiming to move into a leadership role a graduate in business or environmental studies seeking the skills to move into management or policy.
Guaranteed internship Give your career a head start and gain real-world experience with our Guaranteed Internship Scheme.
Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.
| pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 876787 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences or natural sciences subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
Summary
1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
1st in the UK for annual research income in 2019-2022 (Chartered Association of Business Schools)
11th in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023)
International businesses need to rapidly respond to concerns on social and environmental impacts. Multinationals are increasingly participating in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Pivotal to this is the need for firms to achieve financial returns for shareholders.
On this MSc, you’ll study the link between the micro-foundation, economic behaviours and policies of international business, and their impacts on sustainability and development. Through a lens of the SDGs framework and policies, you’ll look at the principles of international business and strategic management.
This course is for you if you’re:
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working in an international business, development agency or international NGO, and would like to develop your knowledge to move into a leadership role
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a business or environmental studies graduate who wants to improve their professional skills to gain employment on the management or policy side of international business.
During your studies, you’ll explore the impact that institutional environments in home countries have upon a strategy, and how those strategies impact on – and interact with – host countries. You’ll work on a real-life consultancy project focusing on a business problem. This allows you to use your knowledge, as well as practical and interpersonal skills, to design, initiate and carry out an approach to address the issue. You’ll become a confident, knowledgeable and responsible manager with the practical skills needed for global challenges.
You’ll be based at the University of Sussex Business School. We’re a member of the United Nations Global Compact network, committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive global economy. We follow the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This means we incorporate global social responsibility and sustainability values into our teaching and research.The course is jointly delivered by the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Global Studies. You’ll benefit from our interdisciplinary teaching and research culture:
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the University of Sussex Business School is one of the top centres of expertise on international business development in the UK, as well as SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit.
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the School of Global Studies offers a wealth of expertise around globalisation, corporate social responsibility, international finance and labour.
Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
| information@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 606755 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in a relevant social sciences or natural sciences subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
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