Entry Requirements
-Bachelor Degree in business related subjects (perferred).
-If English is not your native language or if you have not studied in English at degree level, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalent score
- ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
- IELTS: IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in all sections); TOEFL iBT: 90 (minimum of 21 in any skill)
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
1. You are a national of a majority English-speaking country:
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; USA; UK.
2. You have completed/are completing a degree in a majority English-speaking country (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included). Your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017.
3. You have completed/are completing a degree which has been taught and assessed in English (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included), and your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017 with an English proficiency letter issued by the institution. The English proficiency letter should:
-be typed and printed on institutional letterhead.
-bear the seal/signature of the issuing authority
-indicate your degree has been taught and assessed entirely in English
4. You have completed a degree from one of the universities listed below:
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; University of Nottingham Ningbo China; New York University Shanghai; Wenzhou-Kean University; Duke Kunshan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Beijing Normal University-HongKong Baptist University United International College (aka UIC); Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
In exceptional circumstances, individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate your English proficiency.
If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5-1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you can be admitted to the programme after successful completion of our four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
You can also apply to take the XJTLU English language test in lieu of an IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Based on the score, students may be admitted or may be required to take and successfully complete the four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
Additionally, students may be required to complete English language courses on a pass/ fail basis as part of the additional learning activity requirement during their studies at XJTLU.
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Program Highlights
- Benefit from XJTLU's strategic location in Suzhou - home to one of the China's largest economies and many Fortune 500 companies
- Get support from IBSS's career development team who engage with national and multinational employers to identify the potential job opportunities for our students and graduates
- Tailor your studies to suit your career ambitions with elective modules in entrepreneurship, big data and people management available
- Earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
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Program Description
OVERVIEW
This dynamic, contemporary and innovative programme prepares you for management positions across a wide range of industries. It is also designed to assist current managers in preparation for more senior roles.
Open to those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline, the MSc Management programme offers you broad theoretical and practical knowledge of management. The modules cover many topics of relevance to managers both in China and internationally, including international business, strategy, finance, leadership, marketing and entrepreneurship. You will also complete a research project or dissertation on a management-related topic of your choice in consultation with the programme director.
Graduates of this programme, as with all XJTLU masters degrees, earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to be accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)in 2016 and 2018 respectively. AACSB accreditation is a globally recognised standard for the highest quality in business education. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide have been awarded the accreditation. The EQUIS accreditation is a quality certification system for business schools set up by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). It has become the most global authoritative and select business school certification body in the world with its comprehensive and rigorous review process. IBSS becomes the youngest business school in the world to have received both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation. There are only less than 100 business schools that have received both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. This is an important milestone in becoming a world class business school and highlights the strength and significant influence of IBSS at the international level.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY MANAGEMENT AT XJTLU?
Master of Science in Management, at International Business School Suzhou offers an unique combination of academic studies with a strong practical business engagement at all levels. The ecosystem surrounding the school has one of the best vibes in world, and it promotes global best practice for innovation and entrepreneurship.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The MSc Management programme will equip you with:
- a rich understanding of management practices and theories
- insights into how to conduct a broad range of managerial functions and tasks
- an awareness of the demands of management in business
- research skills through project and dissertation work
- potential work experience through internships (for students who are not already employed)
- excellent networking possibilities
MODULES
Core modules
International Business
Accounting and Financial Management
Strategic Organisational Design
Strategic Business Analysis
Business Leadership
Marketing Management
Strategic Operations Management
Entrepreneurship and Business Creation
Management DissertationOptional modules (1 choice)
Entrepreneurship and Business Creation
Big Data – Applications in Business
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource ManagementAdditional learning activity
The completion of additional learning activities is required to complete your masters degree. Normally, required ALA hours will be distributed evenly across each semester, amounting to 200 hours per semester. Part-time programmes will normally require 100 to 150 hours per semester.The additional learning activities on MSc Management include:
Introduction to research methods
Personal and employability skills
Operations modelling and simulation
Postgraduate English
Chinese language
Graduate teaching assistantship
Graduate research assistantship
Independent study with an IBSS Tutor
Participation in IBSS research seminar series
Writing of scholarly research paper
Presentation of Scholarly Research Paper
Thomson One Certificate achievement
EIKON Certificate achievement
Datastream Certificate achievement
Professional software skills
Volunteer work for University and school projects and events
In-company project
Field trip/company visit
Career development activities
Graduate work placement
SAP TERP10 Certificate achievementCAREERS
Surrounded by many of the world's leading Fortune 500 companies and top Chinese companies, IBSS and our career development team are ideally located for deep engagement with potential national and multinational employers to identify the best job opportunities for our MSc Management students.
This programme includes career skills and personal development support to assist you with career evaluation, job searches, and professional skills development, such as:
- consultations with our career development team
- guidance on job search techniques
- coaching in writing cover letters and CVs as well as interview skills
- building and assessing soft competencies like working in teams, communication and presentation skills
- assistance in employment and work permit issues.
FEES
Fees
RMB 120,000 for the entire 18 month full-time programme.University tuition fees cover the cost of your study with us.
Alumni discount
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.Payment options
Masters students have the option to pay tuition fees in instalments each semester. You can also choose to pay the fees upfront at the time of registration, in this case a discount of five percent of the total fees will be offered.
You will be asked to indicate how you would like to pay the fees when you confirm your acceptance of the unconditional offer. -
Entry Requirements
-Bachelor Degree in business related subjects (perferred).
-If English is not your native language or if you have not studied in English at degree level, you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, TOEFL, or an equivalent score
- ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: An undergraduate degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline.
- IELTS: IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in all sections); TOEFL iBT: 90 (minimum of 21 in any skill)
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
1. You are a national of a majority English-speaking country:
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; USA; UK.2. You have completed/are completing a degree in a majority English-speaking country (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included). Your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017.
3. You have completed/are completing a degree which has been taught and assessed in English (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included), and your degree shall be conferred no earlier than September 2017 with an English proficiency letter issued by the institution. The English proficiency letter should:
-be typed and printed on institutional letterhead.
-bear the seal/signature of the issuing authority
-indicate your degree has been taught and assessed entirely in English4. You have completed a degree from one of the universities listed below:
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; University of Nottingham Ningbo China; New York University Shanghai; Wenzhou-Kean University; Duke Kunshan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen; Beijing Normal University-HongKong Baptist University United International College (aka UIC); Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.In exceptional circumstances, individual cases will be considered on their own merits. You may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate your English proficiency.
If you miss the English language requirements by 0.5-1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you can be admitted to the programme after successful completion of our four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
You can also apply to take the XJTLU English language test in lieu of an IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent. Based on the score, students may be admitted or may be required to take and successfully complete the four- or six-week intensive English presessional course.
Additionally, students may be required to complete English language courses on a pass/ fail basis as part of the additional learning activity requirement during their studies at XJTLU.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 80,000 per year
RMB 120,000 in total (About $ 24,490)Accommodation Fee Parfait International Apartment Quad room RMB 45 to RMB 128 (More Details) PARFAIT HOTEL AND APARTMENT(文萃酒店公寓) Studio RMB 68 to RMB 102 (More Details) MBA APARTMENTS(MBA酒店公寓) Studio RMB 45 to RMB 68 (More Details) SCHOLAR’S GARDEN APARTMENT(翰林缘公寓) Studio RMB 85 to RMB 105 (More Details) Wenhua Apartment Double Room RMB 50 to RMB 70 (More Details) Single Room RMB 50 to RMB 70 (More Details) Other Fees Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Photocopy of Valid Ordinary Passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*2. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*3. Original Highest Diploma and Its Notarized Copies
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Prospective diploma winners must submit official certificate from their current university.*4. Original transcripts in undergraduate or graduate period and their notarized copies
Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
5. Certificates of English language qualifications
Such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required)
*6. Original Non-criminal Record
It must be issued by your local police station with official stamp.
*7. Recommendation Letters
Two original recommendation letters written by professors or associate professors. If applicants have already got provisional acceptance from professors in XJTU, please ask this professor to issue a recommendation letter in the required format.
You can download a template or sample from here.*8. A Study Plan or Research Proposal
Applicants must submit a written study plan or research proposal in English or Chinese, with a minimum of 800 words for Master degree.
*9. Completed Original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners and Blood Test Report
The physical examination must cover ALL the items listed in form. The forms with incomplete records or without the suggestion and signature of the attending physician, official cross-edge stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicant are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.10. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 28, 2020
- • The start date has been updated to September 7, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2021 October 13, 2020
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- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD March 3, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2020 December 20, 2019
Basic Information
·Starting Date : | Sep 7 , 2023 | |
·Duration: | 1.5 Years |
Teaching Language : | English |
Application Deadline: | Jun 15 , 2023 |
Tuition : | RMB 80,000 Per Year |
Application Fee: | USD 0 (Check Policy) |
Service Fee: | USD 54 (Check Policy) |
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