Why study Business and Management Studies at the University of Sussex?
If you choose to study a business-related degree at Sussex, you will be part of the innovative University of Sussex Business School. You will benefit from top of the range facilities including:
- Flexible working spaces, including study pods and small seating areas
- Seminar rooms
- Specialist resources including a new Behavioural Lab
- Undergraduate social study space with computers
- Two postgraduate social spaces
- Large lecture theatres.
The University of Sussex Business School is ranked 77th in the world, out of over 700 business schools, and 10th in the UK for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2021). By studying Business and Management at Sussex, you will be in a fantastic position for future career success. The Business School is also ranked among the top five in the UK for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2021), meaning you will join a multicultural community taught by academics experienced in delivering lectures to a diverse audience.
Studying Business and Management at Sussex will allow you to develop key career skills and confidence with the opportunity for a professional placement that will see you working in industry for a year.
Sussex is ranked 5th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Business and Management (The Complete University Guide 2021), so you can expect to benefit from extensive career support that takes a flexible approach to help boost your employability prospects.
Outside the classroom you will be able to join the University’s StartUp Sussex programme. You can receive guidance on developing business ideas, access to workshops and even the chance to receive funding for your own startup. You can also join the University’s Business Society, where you can meet and network with fellow business students.
The University of Sussex Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Studying business at Sussex
Hai Anh (Alice) travelled from Vietnam to study Business and Management Studies at the University of Sussex. She talks about her experience during her placement year and putting her knowledge into practice
Business and Management graduate job prospects
A degree in Business and Management Studies will give you access to a variety of job opportunities. Thanks to the transferrable skills you can learn and develop, you will be a desirable asset to any organisation.
After graduation, there are a wide range of strong career prospects, with roles including:
- Business analyst
- Chartered management accountant
- Project manager
- Economist
- Corporate investment banker
- Data analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Supply chain manager
- Management consultant
- Risk manager
- Marketing executive
- Sales executive.