University of Sussex

The University of Sussex, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, offers an MBA program aimed at individuals who want to enhance their management skills, advance their career, and expand their global network. The program can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time.

The MBA program at the University of Sussex costs £22,000 for UK and EU students and £27,000 for international students. The program requires a minimum of three years of work experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and English language proficiency (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent). The program is offered in full-time and part-time study modes, with the full-time option starting in September and the part-time option starting in January.

The student body at the University of Sussex’s MBA program includes individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. The program has a focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation, providing students with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a dynamic and challenging environment. The faculty comprises highly experienced professionals with expertise in various fields of business.

The University of Sussex is ranked #20 in the UK by The Guardian’s University Guide 2021 and #301-350 in the QS World University Rankings 2022. The university is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The language of instruction is English, and the total enrollment is approximately 17,000 students.

About The Sussex MBA

Take the next step in your career with an MBA from Sussex.

Become an effective business leader with ideas that matter, and gain the skills to put your ideas into practice.

Why study your MBA at Sussex?

Embarking on an MBA is a big decision. You’ll want to get it right, choosing a course that suits your ambitions and goals, and a university that supports, inspires and challenges you.

• The Sussex MBA is a globally-recognised qualification that can propel you and your career.
• You enhance your critical and strategic thinking, and gain the practical skills to apply cutting-edge business theory.
• Develop a range of management and leadership skills under the guidance of leading academic and industry experts.
• Learn from and with your cohort. Through teamwork you delve deeper into cross-cutting themes in the world of business.
• We have MBA scholarships of up to £5,000 on offer for professionals with management experience.
• Plus our accreditation and partnership with the Chartered Management Institute means on graduation you will be eligible for a CMI Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation and successful completion of all mapped modules).

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Membership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Students on the Sussex MBA benefit from automatic membership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership excellence.

Your membership gives you access to resources including career development, industry mentoring, curriculum enrichment and more.

On graduation, you will be eligible for a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (subject to completion of all mapped modules). This qualification means you are widely recognised by employers as a manager with the ability to translate organisational strategy into effective performance.

Fees and scholarships

How much does it cost?

Fees

UK/EU students:

£21,850 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:

£21,850 per year

International students:

£21,850 per year

Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.

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How will I study?

Each module uses a blend of learning methods consisting of:

• two two-day blocks of teaching time (Friday to Saturday)
• focused discussion
• web-supported independent study.

In between modules, you study independently and have the opportunity to work on real organisation projects.

Part of your assessment is based on the application of knowledge and skills to practical examples from your own working experience. Other assessment includes:

• formal examinations/class tests
• individual written work such as essays, assignment reports or case analyses
• group work including written reports and/or presentations.