Human Resource Management and People Analytics BA
If you’re studying the Human Resource Management and People Analytics BA at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTLU), you can complete the final two years of your dual degree at the University of Liverpool on our 2+2 programme. At Liverpool, you’ll study Business Management BA (Hons).
You’ll graduate with two qualifications – an XJTLU degree and a University of Liverpool degree, both recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education. A Liverpool degree is globally respected within the academic community and among employers.
On this page, you can find out more about studying and living in Liverpool.
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year three
In your third year of study, you’ll build upon the foundations you created in your first year at XJTLU by deepening your knowledge of business and awareness of contemporary business issues.
You’ll be able to apply your deeper business management knowledge to diverse organisational contexts and communicate this in a variety of more advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques.
You’ll be able to demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation from start-ups right up to large multinational organisations. An international dimension to business will also be introduced alongside a specialist law module and a range of optional modules for you to choose from.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| THEORY OF THE FIRM (ECON254) | 15 |
| BUSINESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY (MKIB225) | 15 |
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS (EBUS205) | 15 |
| CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY (ULMS251) | 15 |
| FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS (ACFI205) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
Your final year of study consolidates your knowledge and understanding of management through a much greater degree of personal study and research. A range of modules that probe more deeply into contemporary issues allows you to pursue areas of study that interest you and benefit your future career plans.
Upon successful completion of your final year, you will have developed a deep understanding and knowledge of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed. You will also have a deep understanding of contemporary changes in the business world, such as knowledge management, globalisation and business ethics.
You’ll graduate with the ability to understand and critically evaluate theory and practice in the core business and management areas of: Human Resource Management; Organisational Behaviour; Marketing; Strategic Management, Accounting and/or Finance, Operations Management, ICT and the application of economic principles to business.
On the 2+2 programme, you'll study your third and fourth years at the University of Liverpool. These will be year two and year three of the University of Liverpool's programme of study.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Modules
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY (ULMS353) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Your experience
Expand your horizons and develop a truly global outlook.
At our Liverpool campus you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, a Gold-rated teaching experience, and language and careers support to help you make the most of your time with us. You’ll also live and study in a city that’s known for being diverse, welcoming and inclusive – home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
Day-to-day teaching will take place in the University of Liverpool Management School; a world leading centre for management and leadership education and research and is one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have access to careers education, opportunities to work as well as excellent library and IT facilities, just one minute’s walk away.
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Gain an international advantage and enhance your professional future.
The 2+2 programme will help you to stand out from the crowd. By undertaking two years of study with us, you’ll develop into a global citizen with the skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
Typical roles our graduates have gone on to include:
- Research analyst
- Marketing consultant
- Brand buying
- Supply chain and logistics management
- Senior audit associate.
Recent employers include:
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Astra Zeneca
- Bank of America
- Cadbury
- Ernst and Young
- Kellogg’s
- The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
- Amazon.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on international tuition fee rates.
XJTLU students beginning studies at Liverpool will receive a Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship of a 30% tuition fee reduction if they're in the top 5% of their programme cohort and achieve a minimum average score of 80%+ for STEM subjects, or 70%+ for non-STEM subjects.
The Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship cannot be combined with the XJTLU partnership discount. Discounts and scholarships are valid for the programme duration at Liverpool.
Please note, students required to retake a year at Liverpool will be required to pay the full international tuition fee during the retake year.
Tuition fees
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £24,300.
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship (inclusive of 30% discount) - £18,900.
Fees stated are for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Accommodation
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Contact us
For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).