International Business School Suzhou at Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

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1 MSc Management ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn

2 International Business School Suzhou at Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Welcome to International Business School Suzhou at Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (IBSS at XJTLU). IBSS is based on strong principles of integrity, internationalism, inspiration and innovation, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement. Our Business School draws on leading international faculty and senior business practitioners to equip you for success in the global business arena. Our location in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, close to other major commercial centres such as Shanghai and Wuxi, provides an inspirational setting. Programme Overview Awarding institution University of Liverpool Award and programme title MSc Management Recognition Duration Degree recognised by Chinese Ministry of Education 18 months, full-time Department responsible IBSS at XJTLU Start date September 2015 (full-time)

3 Careers The addition of postgraduate management skills to a specialist undergraduate degree in science, technology or humanities ensures a higher level of employability and a faster move up the career ladder in a management role Enhanced entry into specialist functions (based on first degree) in a range of organisations- private, public sector, third sector, government Specialist knowledge combined with management provides an ideal basis for many types of business consultancy General management pathways in a variety of organisations Core Modules International Business Strategic Organisation Accounting and Financial Management Strategic Business Analysis Marketing Management Strategic Operations Management Business Leadership Entrepreneurship and Business Creation Dissertation or Business Project Additional Learning Activities The programme includes an additional 600 hours of Additional Learning Activity (ALA) normally spread equally over all the semesters of the programme, which could consist of one or more of the following elements: English language modules, which may be mandatory for individual students Chinese language classes for non- native speakers Graduate teaching or research assistantship Personal or corporate related business development project The development of research methods skills The application of project management tools and techniques and risk assessment Unique Programme Features This programme is ideal for graduates from non- business disciplines, enabling the acquisition of sought- after management skills at postgraduate level to supplement an undergraduate science, technology or humanities degree. Surrounded by Fortune 500 and Chinese companies IBSS has the ideal location for a deep engagement with business, facilitating the application of theory to practice and the development of business networks. Entry Requirements Bachelors degree in any field of studyscience, technology or the non-business humanities. Minimum Entry Requirements - UK: Upper Second Class Honours - China: 1st tier universities: 75% or above - 2nd tier universities: 80% or above - North America: 3.0 cumulative GPA (out of 4) or 3.2 cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme - Other regions: Equivalent academic qualifications

4 Staff Profile IBSS boasts approximately ninety academic faculty members specialising in key disciplines including Strategic Management; Marketing; Economics; Accounting; Finance and Human Resources. In addition, IBSS draw on experts and business leaders with extensive experience in Chinese and Asian market to complement our teaching with guest lectures and specialist modules. Deputy Programme Director of MSc Management PhD, University of Bolton MSc, E-Business, University of Bolton Programme Director of MSc Management Assessor Juris., University of Muenster. Over 20 years international business and teaching experience including Director of the German- Chinese Institute for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises; Lecturer at Georg Simon Ohm Management Institute and North- West University, as well as guest lecturer at Zhejiang University. Professor, Associate Dean for Learning & Teaching MSc, Management Sciences, University of Manchester Senior Lecturer in International Business, Centre for International Business (CIBUL), University of Leeds, UK Lecturer, International Business Unit, Manchester Metropolitan University Professor of Practice 20 years university international teaching experience including Bocconi University of Business. Visiting Professor at Stern School and Visiting Professor at Fudan University School of Management.

5 Associate Professor of Practice/Deputy Dean of IBSS MBA Pittsburgh University Dean, Executive Education at the Aegis School Business and Assistant Dean at CEU Business School. Executive positions for leading European Telecommunications incumbents, such as Czech Telecom and Bulgarian Telecom. English Language Requirements If English is not your first language, but you are following a full-time degree level programme delivered wholly in English, you will normally be exempt from the English language requirements. If you have not studied at degree level in English, you will need to provide evidence of your level of proficiency in the English language. You should normally possess (or be planning to complete) one of the following qualifications: Individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate English proficiency. As a condition of your admission or after admission, you may be required to complete English language modules as part of your additional learning activity requirement during your studies at XJTLU, on a pass/fail basis, depending on your proficiency in English. If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5 of an IELTS band, or similar number for other English exams, you can apply to take our 4-week intensive English Presessional. Tuition Fee RMB120,000. Scholarships XJTLU offers generous scholarships. Details can be found here: Alumni Discount If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a scholarship of 20% of the tuition fee. -- IELTS: 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 language skills --TOEFL ibt: 94

6 How to Apply Getting Ready to Apply Make sure you have prepared the following documents to upload onto the application system. Documents required at the initial application stage include: After submitting your application form successfully, you will receive a confirmation from pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn. You may login to view your application form and track your status at any time. If you do not receive the confirmation Certificates of education qualifications and within 4 days, or experience any other transcripts, translated into English (scanned) problems using the online application form, please submit your full application Personal statement (which you type directly documents to pgadmissions@xjtlu.edu.cn. into the online system) Students who receive a conditional offer will be required to provide two satisfactory letters of reference. We reserve the right to request additional 30th June 2015 (international students) 31st July 2015 (Chinese nationals) documents or an interview to assess your academic qualifications for particular programmes. Apply Online 20th December 2015 We encourage all applicants to apply via We encourage you to submit your our online application system. Please visit application well before these dates. our website, select the degree programme you wish to take, and click the Apply button. Programme Contact Programme Director Christoph Zabe Christoph.zabe@xjtlu.edu.cnn mscman@xjtlu.edu.cn Tel : +86 (0) For further information, please visit the IBSS website