International Business (with a study abroad year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop skills in your study abroad year that are highly valued by employers for a career in business.*** **Benefit from partnerships with global businesses, employer mentoring, guest lectures, entrepreneurship opportunities and real-world experience gained on your placement year.*** **Investigate trends in international business and global strategy and examine marketing and human resource management from an international perspective.**Explore innovative approaches to international management and develop a global understanding of business and society. On this four-year degree you study the core processes of management and discover how they shape international organisations. After you finish Year 2 at Sussex, you have the opportunity to apply to study abroad at one of our partner universities, before returning to Sussex for your final year.You’ll learn about the world’s key business regions including the European Union, North America, East and South East Asia and East and Central Europe. You investigate trends in international business and global strategy and examine marketing and human resource management from an international perspective. There are a wide range of options including international negotiations management and finance in global business. From modern languages to psychology and law, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests. For your final-year project you investigate a specialist area of international business.At the University of Sussex Business School, you’ll become part of a vibrant, multinational student and staff community. This helps you expand your international network. You’ll engage with dedicated professionals, and will be challenged with new perspectives, ideas and approaches. Studying abroad, you’ll have the chance to develop skills that are highly valued by employers:* communication skills* resilience* cultural awareness. This will boost your confidence and enhance your career prospects.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Business and Management