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International Business and Development (Taught)

  • MS
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Postgraduate
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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.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2026 for the modules running in the academic year 2026/27.

Ways to study this course

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  • MS • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

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If you’re a self-funded international student, you’re required to pay a tuition fee deposit.

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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.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Information about our tuition fees, funding options and scholarships for UK and international students is available on our website. Find out more here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

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