Finance
September 2026
Full time
18 months
Suzhou
This programme leads to a University of Liverpool degree which is recognised by Ministry of Education, China.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the MSc Finance programme, you will have:
- established an in-depth knowledge of core financial areas, including asset pricing, financial markets, and corporate finance, through exposure to innovative learning materials;
- developed a sharper understanding of how markets work through the current financial case studies and real-world developments woven throughout the programme;
- enhanced your qualitative skills by having worked hands-on tackling “live” financial problems with financial data and analytical software; and
- supported your career development and networking through IBSS’s research centres and industry links with employers in Suzhou and Shanghai.
The MSc Finance provides a comprehensive knowledge of the latest developments in the corporate finance, financial markets and asset pricing fields, giving you the tools for a successful career in a financial institution or academia.
Dr Haosi Chen
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.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
The university offers a broad range of activities aiming to enrich master students’ theoretical and experiential learning and professional development. Trainings, workshops and seminars, covering varieties of themes and topics, both generic and subject-specific, are often offered at both university and school/department levels. Additionally, IBSS programmes offer discipline- specific supplementary modules which will aid to broaden your knowledge in that specific field and enhance your skills. These would include opportunities to work as a teaching assistant, research assistant, or intern at XJTLU. Depending on the programme, field trips and company visits will be organized, and invited talks will be given by the industrial experts and professionals. All these activities will not only support you in your programme study, but also develop your personal and professional skills and enhance your overall career and employability.
“I chose IBSS because it offered exactly what I needed. The School provided me with cutting-edge learning resources, such as the financial labs, as well as valuable research opportunities. I loved the wonderful campus experience, and the scholarship I received made the decision even easier.”
Xi Shi
MSc Finance Alumna
Careers
The MSc Finance programme equips you for a range of finance pathways, from investment banking and asset management to corporate finance, audit, risk, financial analysis, and consulting. Graduates also pursue finance roles within multinational companies and public-sector organisations. The research-led nature of the programme makes it equally suitable for students planning to progress to PhD study and academic research.
Overview
The world of modern finance is more complex, automated, international, and interconnected than ever, and finance professionals require an increasingly intricate set of tools to adapt to the rapid pace of change in their field.
The research-oriented MSc Finance programme focuses on teaching students how to solve real-world financial problems, thereby creating value for the companies they work for and the society as a whole. MSc Finance students approach their learning from both theoretical and practical perspectives and are equipped with quantitative analysis tools to study and analyse real-world financial industry problems.
IBSS’s MSc Finance is designed to boost your competitiveness for careers across a wide range of sectors. It also prepares you for global careers, with international content embedded throughout the curriculum. You will benefit from IBSS’s state-of-the-art Trading Floor equipped with Bloomberg terminals and real-time financial data feeds. The programme also includes Eikon system training delivered by Thomson Reuters staff, giving you the opportunity to gain Thomson Reuters Eikon certification.
Why Should I Study Finance at IBSS?
By studying this programme, you can expect to: