University of Sussex

MSc International Management

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MSc International Business at the University of Sussex is for students who want to understand how businesses work in today’s global market. You will learn how companies make decisions across countries and how international business is affected by globalisation, technology, and sustainability.

You will also study how economic, cultural, legal, and political differences shape business around the world. The course will help you understand the challenges and opportunities of working across different countries. You will gain the skills and knowledge to lead businesses in a fast-changing world.

Studying MSc International Business at the University of Sussex means you will be part of a respected Business School. You will learn from experienced teachers who also work on real-world business projects. The university also has strong links with companies and provides support to help you plan your career. After finishing the course, you can work in many areas such as business consultancy, logistics, technology, or international charities (NGOs).

Entry requirements

You may be considered for this course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. You must also submit a personal statement as part of your application. 

Grade Requirements: 

  • To study this course, you should have a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate honours degree or above in any subject area. 

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency. To do this, an IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component is required. 
  • Please note that IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. 
  • Recognised equivalent tests are also accepted. 

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550
  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000
  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500
  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000
  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000
  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000
  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000
  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

An MSc in International Management from the University of Sussex opens doors to various career roles such as the following: 

  • Marketing Manager 
  • Logistics Manager 
  • Management Consumtant 
  • Project Manager 
  • Business Development Manager 
  • Business Analyst

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in International Business at the University of Sussex is £26,250.

Admission

You can apply for this course using the university’s online application portal. For more information about the application process, feel free to consult any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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