Tuition: 88,000 0-88,000
Accommodation: 48-78RMB per day
Living Expense: around 1,500 RMB/ month
1. Early bird discount: All applicants who submit an online application and accept their conditional or unconditional offer by May 1st, 2024 will automatically qualify for a 8,000 RMB early bird discount. 2. Entry Scholarship for Undergraduate and Masters applicants: From 10% to 50% off tuition fee 3. Industry-leadership scholarship for Taicang campus programs: 30% discount off tuition fee 4. 10% discount off the tuition fees from the University of Liverpool for undergraduate students who choose “2+2” pathway (Year 1&2 at XJTLU, Year 3&4 at the University of Liverpool, UK) 5. Academic Merit Scholarship: Top 25% students can carry the entry scholarship percentage onto year 2, year 3, and year 4.
1. Academic requirement: -Entry into Year One: high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects. -Entry into Year Two: A-Level: BBB IB: 30 points Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+
2. English language requirements: If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted: -Entry into Year One IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT) -Entry into Year Two IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)
Certificates of education qualifications and transcripts, translated into English
Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)
SAT, ACT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)
Personal Statement
International students: Photocopy of your passport
Hongkong, Macau, Taiwan students: Passport, Mainland travel permit, and ID.
Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)
Taiwan GSAT Result Check Form (only for GSAT students)
1. Academic requirement: -Entry into Year One: high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects. -Entry into Year Two: A-Level: BBB IB: 30 points Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+
2. English language requirements: If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted: -Entry into Year One IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT) -Entry into Year Two IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)
All academic staff have extensive international experience in teaching, research and collaboration with industry. They are actively engaged in world-class research with a large number of research publications every year and have a successful record of attracting funding from various funding bodies and industry. By studying in the department, our students receive a unique education experience and benefit from:
The BSc Economics and Finance programme combines the best of two subjects to give you a real competitive edge. The core modules provide you with not only a specialisation in finance but also a strong background in economics. This interdisciplinary path will prepare you for specialist courses such as financial economics and financial econometrics. You will also gain a basic knowledge of accounting which is invaluable for understanding how enterprises work.
Financial markets are emerging as the next step in the development of the Chinese economy. This strong programme prepares you to understand financial transactions in a broader economic context.
International Business School Suzhou at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University boasts partnerships with important players in international financial markets as well as a Thomson Reuters Financial Lab that you can access on-site for research.
IBSS at XJTLU is the first and only school in China to have a module, ECO105 Introduction to Business and Economics, accepted into the CFA Institute Investment Foundations Academic Program. Students who successfully complete this module are well-prepared to sit for the CFA Investment Foundations Program exam at a discounted registration fee.
Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.
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 authoritive 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.
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), a globally recognised standard for the highest quality in business education. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide have been awarded the accreditation and IBSS is the youngest school ever to have achieved it.
When you graduate from BSc Economics and Finance you will:
Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.
Year Two
Principles of microeconomics
Principles of macroeconomics
Introduction to statistics
Foundations of financial accounting
Introduction to business and economics
Maths for economics and business
Foundations of finance
Introduction to managerial accounting.
Year Three
Compulsory modules:
You will also choose two elective modules from the following list:
Year Four
Compulsory modules:
You will also choose two elective modules from the following list:
The BSc Economics and Finance programme is designed to fast-track you to a career in the financial sector where job opportunities usually require strong data analysis abilities and an analytical approach to solving economic problems.
Graduates from this programme will also find that their strong econometric skills and understanding of regulatory policies provide opportunities in the professional services industry, at companies such as 'The Big Four' accounting and consulting firms: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst & Young.
International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year
Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)
Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.