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Master of Business Administration, International MBA
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
- Suzhou, China
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A part-time, English-taught MBA for experienced managers leading to a University of Liverpool degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Senior management and leadership roles
- International roles
- Promotions
- Entrepreneurship
Curriculum
- Core areas cover strategy
- people leadership
- accounting
- economics
- operations and international marketing
- plus sustainability
- innovation and change
- and a final individual project across semesters 3 and 4. Electives include business ethics
- emotional intelligence
- people resourcing
- corporate finance
- data analytics and negotiation.
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 5.5 each section)
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table)
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
At least five years of professional experience, Management experience preferred
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 | ¥160,000 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 | No university entry scholarship for part-time master programmes (as of official 2026/27 admissions information). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥160,000 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 5.5 each section), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic equivalents accepted (check official conversion table). Work experience is required.