International Business (with a study abroad year)

1st in the UK for annual research income in 2021/22 (Chartered Association of Business Schools)

Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

About the course

Explore innovative approaches to international management and develop a global understanding of business and society. On this four-year degree you study the core processes of management and discover how they shape international organisations. After you finish Year 2 at Sussex, you have the opportunity to apply to study abroad at one of our partner universities, before returning to Sussex for your final year.

You’ll learn about the world’s key business regions including the European Union, North America, East and South East Asia and East and Central Europe. You investigate trends in international business and global strategy and examine marketing and human resource management from an international perspective. There are a wide range of options including international negotiations management and finance in global business. From modern languages to psychology and law, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. For your final-year project you investigate a specialist area of international business.

At the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll become part of a vibrant, multinational student and staff community. This helps you expand your international network. You’ll engage with dedicated professionals, and will be challenged with new perspectives, ideas and approaches. Studying abroad, you’ll have the chance to develop skills that are highly valued by employers:

• communication skills

• resilience

• cultural awareness.

This will boost your confidence and enhance your career prospects.

About the University of Sussex Business School

Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.

Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.

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.

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.