PhD in Business

PhD students at HeXie Academy will focus on systematic research on HeXie Management Theory (HXMT), as well as innovation and management studies related to the industrial ecosystems, including HXMT and ecological management, Industrial innovation ecosystems and regional innovation ecosystems, Artificial intelligence-driven intelligent decision-making and industrial intelligence, Industrial digital transformation and innovation strategy, Digital economy and industrial internet ecosystems, Generational succession and innovation, Strategic human resource management and talent ecosystems, Financial markets and innovation in industrial, Financial services, Silver economy and innovation in ageing society management, Health and wellness ecosystems, Sustainable ecological management, etc.
PhD in Education
PhD students at HeXie Academy will focus on the educational innovation ecosystem based on HeXie Management Theory, including aspects of HeXie Education and Educational Innovation Ecosystem, Educational Technology and Innovation, Talent Ecosystem Strategy, Lifelong Learning and Digital Literacy Education, Succession and Family Education, Elderly Education, Industrial Talent Skills and Vocational Education, Sustainable Education, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Special Education.

Contact us
HeXieAcademy@xjtlu.edu.cn
Xiaobo.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn
The College of Industry-Entrepreneurs (CIE) and the HeXie Management Research Centre at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) offer a range of postgraduate programmes built upon XJTLU’s international educational resources.
At the master’s level, the offerings include the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Specialisation in Enterprise Governance, Innovation and Succession Pathway, the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a Specialization in Strategic Human Resources Management Pathway, and the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation with a Specialization in Smart Ageing and Health Management Pathway.
At the doctoral level, the centre provides two programmes: PhD in Business and PhD in Education. These programmes are designed for scholars and professionals who aim to integrate rigorous academic research with practical application in industry contexts.
To find out more, please see the contact details at the bottom of this page.