COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in International Business and Development at Sussex equips students with a comprehensive understanding of how business operations intersect with sustainable development and global economic challenges. The course covers core areas such as business activity and sustainable development, international business, and social development, providing a strong foundation in the principles, practices, and policies that shape global commerce. Students explore industrial and innovation policy, the political economy of international business, and research methods in international management, enabling them to critically analyse the complex interactions between business strategies, economic systems, and social outcomes. The program emphasizes practical application through a dissertation or consultancy project, allowing students to tackle real-world business and development challenges while developing problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills. A range of optional modules allows students to tailor their studies to specific interests, including energy and development, fair trade and ethical business, managing economic instability, intellectual property management, social entrepreneurship, and the business context in emerging economies. By engaging with interdisciplinary teaching and research expertise, students develop the knowledge and practical experience required to contribute effectively to international businesses, development agencies, NGOs, or policy-making roles. The course prepares graduates for careers where sustainable, ethical, and socially responsible business practices are central to decision-making and strategic leadership.