Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) (Hons) University of Sussex

Overview

Join a Business School with innovative approaches to management, and research excellence in areas such as the future of work and the digital workplace. You’ll develop the skills and confidence to succeed in business and become a leader of tomorrow.

You have the opportunity to apply for a year in industry where you can put your knowledge into practice. We have a wide range of well-established partnerships with businesses including local, London-based, and international companies.

Whether you want to work in general or specialist management roles, marketing, social enterprise, human resources or start your own business, our flexible approach will boost your employability prospects. You also benefit from having an Academic Success Adviser who can help you with academic study skills including critical thinking, presenting, academic writing and note-making. On this  Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) (Hons)  degree at  University of Sussex  you can also spend time enriching your experience by exploring different disciplines from across the university.

Careers

Join the University of Sussex Business School and benefit from extensive career support and business connections, including mentoring by employers, networking, guest lecturers and development of essential workplace skills. 

You’ll develop the business skills for a range of careers, including marketing and retail management, social enterprise, and human resources – and be ready to join the next generation of business leaders.

Outside the classroom you can join our StartUp Sussex programme where you benefit from workshops from consultants in the Sussex Innovation Centre, guidance on developing business ideas, and the chance to win StartUp funding. You can also join the Business Society and join like-minded students who have an interest in business.