Subject overview
Our degrees are taught by world-renowned faculty with a strong background in relevant areas of research. Our research was highly rated in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). On average 80 per cent of our research was rated as recognised internationally or higher, and half rated as internationally excellent or higher.
Business studies at Sussex was ranked in the top 25 in the UK in The Times Good University Guide 2013.
Our range of business, management and finance degrees builds on Sussex’s strong foundation of interdisciplinary study.
Our part-time MBA builds on Sussex’s extensive research reputation including that of SPRU – Science and Technology Policy Research, ranked 1st science and policy think tank in the UK and 6th in the world (University of Pennsylvania: Global Go To Think Tanks Report 2011). The MBA focuses on the application of acquired knowledge and skills to practical and strategic challenges within the management of public- and private-sector organisations.
Our American Express-sponsored MSc in Technology and Innovation Management has a strong record of employment opportunities and many graduates go on to work with American Express.
The University of Sussex offers opportunities encompassing corporate risk management, entrepreneurship, international finance, and international and innovation management.
Our teaching is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the fast-paced world of work. We are tailoring our taught degrees to meet current and future employer demands, and will continue to adapt to the changing employment market.
Our degrees offer a choice between practice- and research-oriented study opportunities. They have been developed drawing on the expertise and input of experienced practitioners from industry and professional bodies. These experts complement our own expertise in research, and help to enrich the learning experience for all our students.
Programmes
- PhD in Finance
- PhD in Management
- PhD in Technology and Innovation Management
- MPhil in Finance
- MPhil in Management
- MPhil in Technology and Innovation Management
Coursework
Although all our MPhil and PhD degrees are assessed by thesis, you are also expected to attend statistics and research methods modules. Other modules may also be recommended to fill gaps in your knowledge.
MPhil and PhD in Finance
The Department of Business and Management has expertise in finance and banking.
MPhil and PhD in Management
The Department of Business and Management has expertise in: accounting, marketing, international business, strategy, entrepreneurship, organisational behaviour, human resource management, supply chain management and operations management.
MPhil and PhD in Technology and Innovation Management
You will be based in SPRU – Science and Technology Policy Research.
Entry requirements
- MPhil in Finance
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UK entrance requirements
A Masters degree.
Note that it is possible to begin this degree in September or January.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
- MPhil in Management
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UK entrance requirements
A Masters degree. Long-term work experience in a related area may be considered as a suitable alternative.
Note that it is only possible to begin this degree in September.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
- MPhil in Technology and Innovation Management
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UK entrance requirements
Normally a Masters degree in a field related to science and technology policy, or several years of equivalent professional experience.
Note that it is only possible to begin this degree in September.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
- PhD in Finance
-
UK entrance requirements
A Masters degree.
Note that it is possible to begin this degree in September or January.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
- PhD in Management
-
UK entrance requirements
A Masters degree. Long-term work experience in a related area may be considered as a suitable alternative.
Note that it is only possible to begin this degree in September.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
- PhD in Technology and Innovation Management
-
UK entrance requirements
Normally a Masters degree in a field related to science and technology policy, or several years of equivalent professional experience.
Note that it is only possible to begin this degree in September.Overseas entrance requirements
Please refer to Overseas qualifications.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each section. Internet TOEFL with 95 overall, with at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
For more information, refer to English language requirements.
Visas and immigration
Find out more about Visas and immigration.
For more information about the admissions process at Sussex
For pre-application enquiries:
Student Recruitment Services
T +44 (0)1273 876787
E pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk
For post-application enquiries:
Postgraduate Admissions,
University of Sussex,
Sussex House, Falmer,
Brighton BN1 9RH, UK
T +44 (0)1273 877773
F +44 (0)1273 678545
E pg.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
Related subjects
Fees and funding
Fees
- MPhil in Finance
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Overseas students: £13,00021 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
- PhD in Finance
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Overseas students: £13,00021 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
- MPhil in Management
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Overseas students: £13,00021 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
- PhD in Management
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Overseas students: £13,00021 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
- MPhil in Technology and Innovation Management
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Channel Island and Isle of Man students: £3,9002
Overseas students: £13,00031 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
3 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
- PhD in Technology and Innovation Management
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Home UK/EU students: £3,9001
Channel Island and Isle of Man students: £3,9002
Overseas students: £13,00031 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
2 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
3 The fee shown is for the academic year 2013.
To find out about your fee status, living expenses and other costs, visit further financial information.
Funding
The funding sources listed below are for the subject area you are viewing and may not apply to all degrees listed within it. Please check the description of the individual funding source to make sure it is relevant to your chosen degree.
To find out more about funding and part-time work, visit further financial information.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust for Postgraduate Study (2013)
Region: UK
Level: PG (taught), PG (research)
Application deadline: 1 October 2013
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust are offering bursaries to Postgraduate students following any postgraduate degree courses in any subject.
Faculty interests
The research interests of selected faculty are briefly described below. For more details, visit the Department of Business and Management, the Department of Economics, the Department of Mathematics, and SPRU – Science and Technology Policy Research.
Professor Carol Alexander Mathematical finance, financial econometrics, market risk analysis.
Mike Barrow Public-sector economics, local government, efficiency and value for money.
Lisa Blatch Delivers the Negotiation module on the MSc in Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Dr Odul Bozkurt International human resource management.
Dr Ioanna Chini Social study of ICT, ICT policy.
Professor Ian Davidson Financial markets and instruments, application of quantum mechanics.
Dr Des Doran Supply chain management, modularisation, service operations.
Dr Bertram Düring Applied and financial mathematics.
Rob Eastwood Demographic change and economic development.
Dr Sonja Fagernas Development economics.
Professor John Forker Financial accounting and reporting, earnings quality, equity pricing.
Dr Bruce Hearn Emerging financial markets of Asia and Africa.
Dr Michael Hopkins Biomedical innovation systems, for products (eg drugs) or services (eg diagnostic testing).
Dr Surendranath Jory Mergers and acquisitions.
Dr Norifumi Kawai Internationalisation of Asian firms, strategic human resource management.
Dr Marv Khammash Interactive marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing communication.
Dr Andreas Kornelakis Globalisation and models of capitalism, outsourcing, training policies.
Dr Omar Lakkis Numerical analysis and scientific computing.
Dr Rebecca Liu New product development.
Professor Robert Livingston Intergroup relations, managing cultural and ethnic diversity, conflict resolution.
Dr Michelle Luke Self/identity, attitudes and values, positive psychology and risk perception.
Dr Anotida Madzvamuse Bio-membranes.
Professor Emmanuel Mamatzakis Banking and finance, forecasting, public finance.
Dr Monica Masucci Strategy and entrepreneurship.
Professor Roman Matousek Bank efficiency, microeconomics of banking, monetary policy.
Royston Morgan Consultant who delivers the Outsourcing module on the MSc in Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
Dr Piera Morlacchi New technological, organisational and institutional forms.
Dr Mike Osborne Applications in economic theory.
Dr Dimitra Petrakaki Implications of technology in organisational change.
Dr Matias Ramirez Relationship between labour mobility, knowledge flows.
Professor Barry Reilly Applied econometrics.
Dr Vikrant Shirodkar International business, strategy.
Dr Josh Siepel Development of the venture capital sectors in the US and the UK.
Dr Malcolm Stewart Global marketing, digital marketing, advertising and branding strategy.
Professor David Storey OBE The economic environment in which small firms operate.
Professor Roger Strange Corporate governance and FDI decisions.
Professor Mike Sumner Macroeconomics and public finance.
Richard Sykes Working for a range of clients in the public and private sectors.
Dr Qi Tang Mathematical and statistical modelling of financial, corporate and technological risks.
Dr Shqiponja Telhaj Economics of education.
Professor Joe Tidd Innovation strategy.
Dr Joana Vassilopoulou Organisational behaviour, employment studies.
Dr Jie Wen Banking and finance.
Dr Mirela Xheneti Entrepreneurship in post-communist countries.
Dr Biao Yang Logistics and supply chain management, service operations management, mass customisation.
Dr Yong Yang International business, applied economics, technology outsourcing.
Dr Xiaoxiang Zhang Corporate governance, corporate finance, information efficiency.
Careers and perspectives
Career opportunities for the MPhil and PhD in Finance
Apart from an academic career, a research degree in finance prepares you for working in a variety of financial institutions at Associate level, by-passing the usual graduate training given to BSc and Masters students. Examples of the non-academic professions of our PhD graduates include: senior portfolio manager at Cambridge Strategy, proprietary trader for Millenium Capital, VP commodities quant research at JP Morgan, head of quant research for a Central Bank, EMEA head of risk for Citibank, algorithmic trader for Goldman Sachs, and quant analyst at HSBC.
Career opportunities for the MPhil and PhD in Management
We have good links with business organisations, and emphasis is given to strengthening your skills and competencies for employment. You will be prepared for a range of career opportunities in the academic, business or public-sector arenas.
Career opportunities for the MPhil and PhD in Technology and Innovation Management
Our research degrees have been developed drawing on the expertise and input of experienced practitioners from industry and professional bodies in order for you to acquire the knowledge and skills to compete effectively in the fast-paced world of work.
For more information, visit Careers and alumni.
School and contacts
School of Business, Management and Economics
The School of School of Business, Management and Economics is a unique, research-focused business school, which takes a strong policy-directed view on business practices while also developing the underlying core disciplines.
School of Business, Management and Economics,
Jubilee Building,
University of Sussex, Falmer,
Brighton BN1 9SL, UK
T +44 (0)1273 872668
E bmec@sussex.ac.uk
Department of Business and Managament
Department of Economics
Discover Postgraduate Study information sessions
You’re welcome to attend one of our Discover Postgraduate Study information sessions. These are held in the spring and summer terms and enable you to find out more about postgraduate study and the opportunities Sussex has to offer.
Visit Discover Postgraduate study to book your place.
Other ways to visit Sussex
We run weekly guided campus tours every Wednesday afternoon, year round. Book a place online at Visit us and Open Days.
You are also welcome to visit the University independently without any pre-arrangement.