MSC MANAGEMENT
Open to those with an undergraduate degree in any discipline, the MSc Management programme offers you broad theoretical and practical knowledge of management.
September 2025
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 Management, you will have:
- comprehensive knowledge and experience on topics and cases that closely relate to domestic and international managerial models, including international business, strategic management, financial management, business leadership training, marketing, and entrepreneurship;
- opportunities to leverage the School’s extensive industry connections and research centres; and
- the knowledge and skills required for a global career, supported by a strong international component within this programme.
If you wish to integrate your work experiences with systemic knowledge and empower yourself for better performance, higher positions, or even further self-actualisation, no matter what industry you are working in, this programme is the very best choice for you. Welcome to join in the wonderful ‘big family’ of MSc Management .
Xiao Wang
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.
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.
The professors from different intercultural and interdisciplinary roots gave us insight into their experience and taught us to critically reflect.
Juliet Ampa
Alumna, MSc Management, Ghanah
Careers
Graduates of this programme go on to hold management positions in industries such as manufacturing, supply chain and logistics, finance, food and beverage, management consulting, executive training and higher education. A number of notable MSc Management alumni have also taken further steps to start and grow their own businesses after completing the course.
Overview
Managerial knowledge, skills, and experience are vital for professionals who are looking to become leaders in their fields, whether this means promotion within their companies or sectors, or running their own business as an entrepreneur.
MSc Management is an innovative programme that combines modern theories and knowledge to prepare students for managerial positions across industries. The programme is oriented to students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, and provides students with managerial knowledge and skills that are complementary to their existing experience. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their competitiveness in the field of management, take new responsibilities, and respond effectively to the challenges in the modern world of business.
Students will benefit from International Business School Suzhou (IBSS)’s extensive industry connections with companies in Suzhou and Shanghai for their research and future careers, as well as the School’s own research centres. With students from diverse backgrounds, graduates will join the global alumni network of IBSS, which spans various industries and offers valuable resources.
Why should I study Management at XJTLU?