XJTLU Capability Clusters
Short-cycle, interdisciplinary, industry-integrated capability accelerator
1. Non-degree
Short-cycle capability development alongside or beyond your degree study.
2. Interdisciplinary
Combines AI, business, pharmacy, hardware, management and more.
3. Industry-linked
Co-developed with leading companies including Xiaomi, Baidu and Alibaba.
4. Certificate-based
Assessed through real-world tasks and project outcomes; awarded a Capability Certificate upon completion.
Key Features
- Short & Intensive: 3–5 weeks of focused study designed to fit around the main semester.
- Cross-disciplinary: Each cluster connects two or more subject areas, broadening your perspective.
- Industry Contexts: Designed with industry partners to ensure learning remains practical and relevant.
- Visible Outcomes: Project outputs and certificates that meaningfully strengthen your portfolio.
- Updated Themes: New topics launched each vacation in response to emerging industry trends.
Who Should Attend
XJTLU Students
Broaden interdisciplinary capability and gain industry insight.
Other Students
Build new capabilities over the summer with an international learning experience.
Professionals
Upskill quickly and boost your career competitiveness with minimal disruption.
2026 Summer Programmes
AI-Enabled Business Analytics and Decision-Making | ACC | 4 weeks
- Enquiry Email Address: ibssaibiz@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Enquiry Phone Number: 0512-88166530
AI and Data Analytics in Tourism Business – ECO | 4 weeks
- Enquiry Email Address: ibsstourismai@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Enquiry Phone Number: 0512-88161179
Digital and Intelligent Finance | FIN | 4 weeks
- Enquiry Email Address: ibssaifin@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Enquiry Phone Number: 0512-89167162
AI for Strategic Operations and Supply Chain Management | IOM | 4 weeks
- Enquiry Email Address: ibssaiscm@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Enquiry Phone Number: 0512-88970334
Global Intellectual Property Management and Innovation Strategy in the Digital Age | SMO | 4 weeks
- Enquiry Email Address: ibssgipmis@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Enquiry Phone Number: 0512-89165329
Overview
Capability Clusters are short-cycle, interdisciplinary, industry-integrated learning programmes launched by Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. As a strategic supplement to degree education, they focus on real-world industry scenarios and integrate multiple courses through 3–5 weeks of intensive learning, systematically developing learners’ applied capabilities to address complex real-world problems.