Economics and Management Studies

University of Sussex

**Top 100 in the world for Economics and Business (US News & World Report Best Global Universities 2025)****Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)****Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)****About the course**Combine practical management knowledge with analytical economics skills and gain a competitive edge in your future management career. You’ll explore different perspectives on similar issues, such as the role of investment within the economy and its influence on the business cycle.You’ll learn the principles of economics and their application to a range of practical and topical issues, while gaining a solid grounding in diverse aspects of management and understanding the context within which modern business is conducted. To help you gain quantitative skills, you’ll also study mathematics and statistics, along with studying econometrics to extend your knowledge of statistical techniques and research methods.You choose from a range of economics and management options to consolidate your conceptual and practical knowledge. 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 broaden your experience further with an option to study abroad or apply for a professional placement year.**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.

Economics