University of Sussex

MSc International Business and Development

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MSc International Business and Development programme at the University of Sussex carefully looks at the important link between global economic actions, foundational business principles, and international business policies, along with how these affect sustainability and development. It uses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to teach international business concepts and strategic management, preparing students to tackle complicated global challenges with ease.

Students will gain practical experience through a real-life consulting project, understanding how different environments influence business strategies and their engagement with various countries. This course is a joint effort between the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Global Studies, with assessments usually including written assignments, presentations, and a dissertation. Additionally, the Business School aligns with the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Entry requirements

To be enrolled, you need to submit a personal statement in which you discuss your reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants are required to have at least a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above in any subject. 
  • The university will also consider candidates who have equivalent professional qualifications or relevant work experience.

English Proficiency: 

  • If you are from a non-English speaking background, you need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. 
  • The university also accepts other equivalent scores from other accepted English language proficiency tests like TOEFL and PTE.

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

Graduates of the MSc International Business and Development programme are well-equipped to work as:

  • International Business Consultant
  • Development Programme Manager
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist
  • Global Operations Manager
  • Market Entry Strategist
  • Policy Analyst (International Trade/Development)

Cost of study

For International students taking the MSc International Business and Development course at the University of Sussex, the tuition fee is £26,250 per year.

Admission

Applications for the MSc International Business and Development programme are submitted directly to the University. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.

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