BSc Economics and Finance
September 2025
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BSc Economics and Finance programme, you will have:
- a solid background in economic and financial theory;
- a strong understanding of these two fields and the ability to apply this interdisciplinary perspective to overcome contemporary market challenges;
- the intellectual, mathematics and econometrics analysis and modelling skills needed in economics and finance;
- the ability to apply knowledge and skills required to solve specific theoretical and applied problems in economics and finance; and
- preparation for the job market, with a board understanding of economics and a specialised knowledge of financial markets.
The BSc Economics and Finance programme cultivates students' in-depth understanding of economic principles, market dynamics, and financial systems. By applying mathematical and econometric tools to analyse and address complex challenges in the field of economics and finance, the programme lays a solid foundation for students' career development in the economic and financial domains.
Dr Shuyang Si
Programme Director
Modules
*Programme modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change. XJTLU students are advised to log in to the e-Bridge Portal to view the effectuated module structure.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Core Modules
Optional Modules
Through my participation in this programme, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and financial markets, providing me with a strong basis for my future studies. Furthermore, the instructors excel in merging theory with practical teaching, enabling us to grasp the intricacies of crafting economic and financial policies.
Jiatao Wang
Alumnus, BSc Economics and Finance
Careers
Graduates from this programme are well prepared for a wide range of roles across both the economics and the finance field, as well as professional services industry. The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in economics, finance, and related fields.
Overview
The BSc Economics and Finance programme provides a competitive edge by combining knowledge of both economic and financial theories with an understanding of how economic systems and capital markets interact.
You will develop intellectual, analytical, and modelling skills to address problems in economics, finance and a wide range of related areas. You will also learn to apply analytical tools to critically evaluate economic and financial policy issues and real-world problems.
The interdisciplinary foundation prepare you for specialist modules such as financial economics and financial econometrics. This programme also offer essential knowledge of accounting to understand how enterprises work.
Why should I study Economics and Finance at XJTLU?
By studying this programme, you will: