Course summary

11th in the UK for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2023) Top 15 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024) About the course On the Finance and Business BSc, you develop an in-depth understanding of modern financial markets alongside the essential management skills you’ll need in your career. You study diverse aspects of finance, business and management, economics and accounting, gaining an essential understanding of the context within which business is conducted today. In Finance, you focus on corporate finance, financial institutions, markets, derivative products and banking. In Business, you cover the different aspects of the global business world, entrepreneurship, leadership and the processes of management. You also build your knowledge of analytical techniques to apply throughout your course, including statistics and mathematics for finance and economics. While broadening your knowledge of finance and business, you can tailor your degree to suit your desired career path through a wide range of options including blockchain finance, cryptocurrency markets, entrepreneurship, global supply chain, law and ethics. You have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab if you’re interested in improving your trading skills or conducting your own research project. You also benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who can help you with academic study skills including critical thinking, presenting, academic writing and note-making. You can also boost your employability with an option to study abroad or apply for a professional placement year. Accreditation Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) 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.