International Business (with a professional placement year)

University of Sussex

**1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)****13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)****Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)****About the course**Today’s businesses operate on a global scale. Working within diverse environments requires strategic thinking, problem-solving and outstanding communication skills.On this course you'll grow your understanding of international markets to prepare you for a dynamic career.Join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School, where you’ll expand your international network. By engaging with dedicated professionals, you’ll explore new perspectives, ideas and approaches within a vibrant community.By studying at Sussex, you will:investigate trends in international business and global strategyexamine marketing and human resource (HR) management from an international perspectiveget employer mentoring, networking opportunities, attend guest lectures and develop professional skillsaccess entrepreneurship opportunities through our Startup Sussex programmeconnect with likeminded students through the Sussex Business Society.Throughout your studies, you’ll discover how core management processes shape international organisations. You’ll learn about key business regions, including the EU, North America, East and South East Asia, and East and Central Europe. You can also explore options including international negotiations management and finance in global business.Our Academic Success Advisers can help you to further develop your study skills. Additionally, you can gain practical experience through professional and study abroad opportunities.When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a range of roles in management and finance. You might enter HR, marketing, retail management or financial management. You may also decide to establish your own business as an entrepreneur. **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.

Business and Management