Program Overview
The University of Sussex MSc in International Business and Development explores the intersection of business and development, focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This interdisciplinary program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills for leadership roles in international businesses, development agencies, and NGOs, emphasizing responsible management and the impact of business practices on sustainability and development.
Program Outline
International Business and Development MSc: University of Sussex
Degree Overview:
This MSc program focuses on the intersection of international business and development, particularly in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become responsible and strategic managers within international businesses, development agencies, and NGOs. The program emphasizes the link between micro-foundations, economic behaviors, and policies of international business, and their impact on sustainability and development. It explores the principles of international business and strategic management through the lens of the SDGs framework and policies. The program is designed for individuals working in international business, development agencies, or international NGOs who wish to develop their knowledge and move into leadership roles. It is also suitable for business or environmental studies graduates seeking to enhance their professional skills for management or policy roles in international business.
Outline:
Duration:
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Start Date:
September 2024
Application Deadline:
1 August 2024 (international), 1 September 2024 (UK)
Core Modules:
- Autumn Teaching:
- Business Activity & Sustainable Development
- International Business
- Introduction to Social Development
- Spring Teaching:
- Industrial and Innovation Policy
- Political Economy of International Business and Development
- Research Methods (International Management)
- Spring and Summer Teaching:
- Dissertation / Consultancy Project (International Business and Development in Practice)
Options:
- Spring Teaching:
- Energy and Development
- Fair Trade, Ethical Business & New Moral Economies
- Global Strategy in Practice
- Managing Economic Instability
- Managing Intellectual Property
- Social Entrepreneurship
- The Business Context in Emerging Economies
Teaching:
The program is jointly delivered by the University of Sussex Business School and the School of Global Studies, benefiting from their interdisciplinary teaching and research culture. The University of Sussex Business School is a leading center of expertise on international business development in the UK, and SPRU – Science Policy Research Unit contributes to the program. The School of Global Studies offers expertise in globalization, corporate social responsibility, international finance, and labor.
Careers:
Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared for roles in:
- Multinational enterprises
- Small- and medium-sized enterprises with a sustainable orientation
- International social enterprises
- International development agencies
- International NGOs
- Consultancy companies with a focus on the SDGs framework and policies
- Government organizations monitoring the SDGs framework and policies The program provides extensive career support and business connections, including mentoring by employers, networking opportunities, guest lectures, and development of workplace skills.
Other:
The University of Sussex Business School is a member of the United Nations Global Compact network and follows the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), incorporating global social responsibility and sustainability values into its teaching and research. The program is accredited by EQUIS and AMBA.
