Department of Business and Management

Research degrees

We offer well-established PhD courses in both Management and Finance. With our world-renowned faculty and superb facilities we are able to offer supervision in a wide range of topics and methodologies.

  • Studying for a PhD in the Department of Business and Management is an exciting and rewarding experience that equips students with the full range of skills and knowledge necessary for successful PhD study and for a future career in academia or industry.
  • All students study a range of research methods modules alongside the development of their own topic area, and are integrated into the wider faculty through attendance at regular subject group seminars and meetings.
  • You will be allocated two supervisors from amongst our faculty of world-leading experts who will guide you through the entire PhD process, from the initial proposal through to designing your study, collecting data, writing up and completion.  
  • Doctoral students at Sussex enjoy excellent facilities within the new Jubilee building, including dedicated PhD office space and funding to support conference attendance.

Courses

  • PhD in Finance
  • PhD in Management
  • MPhil in Finance
  • MPhil in Management

Depending on methodology, candidates for Accounting topics may study for either a PhD in Management or a PhD in Finance.

Funding opportunities

Further information