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Master of Management in Research
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Suzhou, China
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year MRes where managers research a real challenge in their organisation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Management in Research Master's. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: one-year MRes: perspectives in business and management research
- Designing and conducting research
- And research in action
- Leading to an independent research project.
Career outcomes
- Senior management
- Consultancy
- Strategic roles
Curriculum
- One-year MRes: perspectives in business and management research
- Designing and conducting research
- And research in action
- Leading to an independent research project. Study is full-time over 12 months at the Preston Campus.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree in a subject related to the chosen programme (some accept any discipline)
- with UK 2:1
- North America 3.0/4.0 GPA
- or China 75% (top-100 universities) to 80-85% weighted average.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree in a subject related to the chosen programme (some accept any discipline), No work experience required unless the programme states it
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 6.0 each section)
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table)
Documents you’ll need
- Personal statement (max 800 words)
- Stamped official university transcripts and grading system
- Degree certificate or enrolment letter
- English proficiency evidence
- Two academic referees contact details
- CV
- Passport information page for international applicants
- Certified translations if required
How to apply
- Confirm that the Sep-2027 intake is offered for the selected programme and pathway in XJTLU's application portal. Prepare a personal statement
- official academic transcripts
- degree certificate or enrolment letter
- English test results if required
- two academic referees' contact details
- a CV
- passport information page. Submit the online master application by 15/06/2027 before 5 pm Beijing time. If eligible for a full-time scholarship
- submit its separate application by the scholarship deadline. Monitor the applicant portal and email for decisions. Accept your offer and pay the 20
- 000 CNY deposit by the date stated in your offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥100,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | ¥20,000 CNY |
Program details
| Campus | Suzhou Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | International Business School Suzhou |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time master applicants may apply for 20%, 30% or 50% entry scholarship, Selected MRes programmes may offer full fee waivers, Apply by 01/11/2026 (Feb) or 01/06/2027 (Sep). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥100,000 CNY per year. The deposit is ¥20,000 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥77,400 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 6.0 each section), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table).