University of Sussex Business School : University of Sussex

At the EQUIS and AMBA accredited University of Sussex Business School, we help you to see further. We don’t just take the world for granted as it is, but think about how it could be. Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future.

We are Top 10 in the UK for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and third in the UK for research income 2015-2019 (Chartered Association of Business Schools). We are Top 15 in the UK for Economics and Business in both the NTU 2020 ranking and US News and World Report Best Global Universities ranking.

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Accreditations and partnerships

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Find out more about our Business School Masters courses

Study a Masters or PhD at the Business School and use your knowledge to inspire positive change. We have general and specialist programmes covering management, finance, accounting, economics, policy, development, entrepreneurship and marketing and more. Selected courses have January start dates.

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COVID- 19 - Advice for Applicants

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The Sussex Energy Group

The Sussex Energy Group aims to understand and foster transitions towards sustainable, low carbon energy systems. The Group is directed by leading Energy Policy expert Professor Benjamin K. Sovacool and co-directed by Dr Karoline Rogge and Dr Marie Claire Brisbois.

The Group undertakes academically rigorous, interdisciplinary and world-leading research that is relevant to contemporary policy challenges. We also educate energy policy professionals of the future through our MSc and PhD programmes.

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Study abroad

Study in another country as part of your undergraduate degree, at one of our partner universities and business schools in locations such as America, Europe or Asia. You can also go on week-long study tours or summer schools, and most of our undergraduate degrees offer the chance to study abroad for a term.

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Professional placements

Gain career skills through a professional placement by working in industry for a year as part of your undergraduate degree. You benefit from our links with organisations ranging from global banks to governmental departments.

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Facilities

The University of Sussex Business School is based in the Jubilee Building, which is the newest academic building on Sussex campus. This means you have access to state-of-the-art facilities and you study in a modern, inspiring space.

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Ethics, responsibility and sustainability

We incorporate principles of corporate social responsibility and sustainability into every aspect of our administration, teaching, research and engagement activities, and lead the way in improving policy and practice by collaborating with and advising governments and organisations.

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Our advisory board

Our School has an advisory board of professionals who are external to the University of Sussex and come from all areas of business. This helps us to have strong connections with industry.

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Our research response to Covid-19

Understanding and addressing major social, economic and environmental challenges in the modern world has always been a central focus for research activities within the Business School. With the emergence of COVID-19, overcoming the spread of the virus and analysing its impact on business and society has become a key concern for our research.

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Responding to Covid -19 is not just a scientific challenge, but also a science policy challenge. Explaining how the work of the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) relates to open questions on Covid-19, Dr Joshua R. Moon answers three key questions in this short video: