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International Business Economics at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Enhance your understanding of international business with our International Business Economics MSc. You gain a solid grounding in economic theory that explains business behaviour – both at firm-level and within the global macroeconomy. You’ll study microeconomic principles relating to the theories of firms and consumers. We also cover macroeconomic principles underpinning national and international economies. Developing skills in data science, including coding, statistical analysis, and data visualisation, you'll get to practise trading skills with virtual financial assets. You’ll learn about managerial economics and how firms optimise their human resources. This expands your employment opportunities in the business, management and financial sectors. And you’ll gain the skills – and have the opportunity – to undertake independent research in an area of business economics. Studying for your degree you’ll gain the confidence to communicate economic ideas and concepts to a wider audience. You’ll develop a range of transferable skills that are applicable to the workplace, including:

  • report writing
  • time management
  • team working
  • presentation skills
  • how to interpret data.
On graduation, you’ll have a firm foundation in business economics. During your studies with us, you’ll develop into a global citizen, ready to make a difference in the world of work and society more generally. Accreditation You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. About the University of Sussex Business School 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. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people. Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research. Location Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Entry requirements

You should have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should normally show evidence of your ability in mathematics or quantitative related areas. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.

International Business Economics at University of Sussex - UCAS