International Business and Development MSc

<strong>1st in the world for Development Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)</strong><br/><br/>International businesses and multinational firms need to balance financial returns with social and environmental responsibility.<br/><br/>On this course, you’ll study the link between the economic behaviours and policies of international business, and their impact on sustainability and development.<br/><br/>By studying at Sussex, you will:<br/><br/>explore the principles of international business and strategic management through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<br/>examine the impact that institutional environments in home countries have on strategy, and how those strategies impact on – and interact with – host countries<br/>take part in a consultancy project where you’ll design and deliver a solution to a real-world business challenge<br/>benefit from our interdisciplinary teaching and research culture<br/><br/>draw on leading expertise from the University of Sussex Business School, including SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit, as well as the School of Global Studies.<br/><br/><br/>• As a member of the UN Global Compact network. the Business School is committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive global economy. We also follow the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which means we incorporate global social responsibility and sustainability values into our teaching and research.<br/><br/><br/><br/>When you graduate, you’ll have the practical skills needed to address global challenges, and feel prepared for a career as a confident, knowledgeable and responsible manager.<br/><br/>This course is for you if you are:<br/>working in an international business, development agency or NGO and aiming to move into a leadership role<br/>a graduate in business or environmental studies seeking the skills to move into management or policy.<br/><br/>Guaranteed internship<br/>Give your career a head start and gain real-world experience with our Guaranteed Internship Scheme.<br/><br/>Accreditation<br/>You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School.