International Business (with a professional placement year) - BSc (Hons)

### Why choose this course at Sussex Expand your career options by exploring innovative approaches to international management, and develop a global understanding of business and society. 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 degree you study the core processes of management and discover how they shape international organisations.  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. You have the opportunity to apply for a year in industry where you can put your knowledge into practice.  At the University of Sussex Business School, we have a wide range of well-established partnerships with global businesses. For your final-year project you investigate a specialist area of international business. You’ll engage with dedicated professionals, and will be challenged with new perspectives, ideas and approaches. ### 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.