University of Sussex

MSc Engineering Business Management

University of Sussex

Course overview

This MSc in Engineering Business Management, starting September 2025, is for future leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. It combines engineering, design, and management expertise, providing a thorough education in business, finance, and advanced engineering topics.

The programme offers hands-on learning experiences, including case studies, company visits, and lab sessions. Students also benefit from industry connections, guest lectures from international experts, and real-world projects, this course lasts one year full-time.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement where they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications for details of their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least a lower second-class 2.2 undergraduate honours degree. This qualification should be in a relevant field such as engineering, mathematics, or physics.
  • The university may also consider equivalent professional qualifications.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5.
  • The University of Sussex also accepts other qualifications like PTE and TOEFL.

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 Engineering Business Management MSc are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to take on leadership positions such as:

  • Project Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Technical Consultant
  • Product Manager

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the Engineering Business Management MSc at the University of Sussex is £26,250.

Admission

Applicants can apply for this course using the school’s online application portal. If you require further assistance, speak to any of our experienced advisors.

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