University of Sussex Business School

At the University of Sussex Business School we inspire and equip you to apply innovative thinking in addressing global challenges in business, management and society. Our renowned expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on policy, practice and people.
We challenge our students to be critical thinkers and give them the tools and techniques to champion sustainable change. Our world-leading research informs and actively shapes innovative teaching in the classroom. We inspire and prepare the next generation of decision-makers to adapt and effectively manage a more socially responsible society.

The Sussex MBA is built on four pillars to help you develop the leadership needed in today’s disrupted business environment:

• Digital– new technologies, the use of AI and virtual work environments
• Innovation– for new strategies to adapt to disrupted environments
• Resilience– to ensure sustainable business models and employee wellbeing
• Policy– understand the impact of policy at local, regional and national levels.

Enhance your critical and strategic thinking, and gain practical skills to apply cutting-edge business theory. You will develop a range of management and leadership skills under the guidance of leading academic and industry experts.  With flexible study options you can choose to study full-time in one year or part-time over two years, starting in January or September. 
The Principles of Responsible Education Management (PRME) are incorporated into our all our programs, actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 

The University of Sussex Business School is in the visually stunning Jubilee building, at the heart of our beautiful green campus situated within the South Downs National Park. We are nine minutes from Brighton, one hour from London and 30 minutes away from an international airport.

Why choose the University of Sussex Business School for your MBA?

• The Sussex MBA is accredited by AMBA, the Association of MBAs
• We are globally recognized and accredited by EQUIS.  
• 15th in the UK in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024
• 1st in the UK for research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2019-2022).
• 1st in the World for Development Studies for the seventh year in a row (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023) 
• The Shanghai Ranking 2023 placed us 30th in the World for Business Administration and World Top 51-75 for Economics.
• 15th in the UK and World Top 125 for Business and Economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.
• Top 50 in the world for delivering on the UN SDGs (Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings 2023).

Research and Innovation Based in the Business School our centres of excellence are working to tackle some of the key challenges facing modern government, industry and civil society – from innovation policy and digital practices at work to low-carbon energy systems and international trade, including:

• The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy
• UK Trade Policy Observatory
• Digital Futures at Work Research Centre
• Sussex Energy Group
• The Energy Demand Research Centre
• The Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration. 

Embark on a transformative MBA journey at the University of Sussex Business School. Join a dynamic community that fosters leadership, innovation, and global impact. We look forward to welcoming you.