Management and Finance (Taught)

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)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

Understanding financial risks and how to mitigate them is essential for any business. Strategic planning and financial analysis are key to driving growth and profitability.

Join the University of Sussex Business School, where academics are shaping policy and practice. You’ll benefit from our culture of research excellence in areas such as climate finance, crypto assets, strategic management, and entrepreneurial innovation.

By studying at Sussex, you will:

• gain an in-depth understanding of the financial environment across public and private sectors

• learn from leading academics with extensive expertise and industry experience

• build your networks and gain industry knowledge through employability events and guest lectures

• connect with peers from across the world, and develop the confidence to work in global environments

• engage with inspiring facilities including our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab

You’ll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through case studies, workshops and group projects. You'll also conduct a Business Analysis Report to explore select organisations in depth.

As you progress, you can specialise in management or finance topics aligned with your career interests. You might explore areas such as:

• corporate governance

• entrepreneurial finance

• multinational financial management

• human resources

• marketing.

Our Academic Success Advisers can also support you to further develop your study skills.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to work within the financial environment in the public and private sectors. You might enter roles in management consultancy, banking, corporate finance or financial management.

Accreditation

You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.

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.