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University of Sussex: International Business Economics
| 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 |
| pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 876787 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 11th in the UK for Economics (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
Enhance your understanding of international business with our International Business Economics MSc. You’ll gain a solid grounding in economic theory that explains business behaviour – both at firm-level and within the global macroeconomy.
You’ll study microeconomic principles relating to the theories of firms and consumers. We also cover macroeconomic principles underpinning national and international economies.
Developing skills in data science, including coding, statistical analysis, and data visualisation, you’ll get to practise trading skills with virtual financial assets.
You’ll learn about managerial economics and how firms optimise their human resources. This expands your employment opportunities in the business, management and financial sectors. And you’ll gain the skills – and have the opportunity – to undertake independent research in an area of business economics.
Studying for your degree, you’ll gain the confidence to communicate economic ideas and concepts to a wider audience. You’ll develop a range of transferable skills that are applicable to the workplace, including:
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report writing
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time management
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team working
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presentation skills
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how to interpret data.
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On graduation, you’ll have a firm foundation in business economics. During your studies with us, you’ll develop into a global citizen, ready to make a difference in the world of work and society more generally.
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. Find out more
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should normally show evidence of your ability in mathematics or quantitative related areas. 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 |
Study the issues that matter and advance your career with a top ranked global Business School. Our students gain the knowledge and skills help make them better leaders for tomorrow.
Our graduates leave us with the necessary skills to innovate and improve business practice throughout their careers. We also take an international perspective in our teaching and research, by exploring issues that affect a wide range of countries and cultures.
Whether you’re looking to innovate at the heart of a company, start your own business or drive policy change, our Masters programmes teach you to think …
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