International Business with a Language BA
If you’re studying the International Business with a Language 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 International 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 will continue to be familiarised with the main management functional areas and extend your knowledge of international business as well as exploring entrepreneurship and innovation.
Upon successful completion of your second year, you will be able to further understand concepts relevant to International Business and International Management and interpret and analyse introductory statistical techniques appropriate to understanding international commerce. You will also be able demonstrate the link between entrepreneurship, innovation and business creation from start-ups right up to large multinational organisations.
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 |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DIGITAL TOOLS (MKIB216) | 15 |
| INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MKIB261) | 15 |
| INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (MKIB253) | 15 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
Your final year will consolidate your knowledge and understanding through a much greater opportunity for personal study and research, as well as study modules that probe more deeply into contemporary issues in global business. With more optional modules to choose from you are able to pursue areas of study of particular interest to you and your future career plans.
Upon successful completion of your final year, you will have developed a sound understanding and knowledge of management theory and practice as well as the functional elements of international business and management. You’ll develop a knowledge of the global economic environment and the main ethical problems facing international organisations. You will also develop your strategic thinking and the ability to critique critical issues in international business.
ACFI307, MKIB336, MKIB310 and MKIB306 will run in both semesters. If students choose one of these modules in semester 1, they must also choose it in semester 2 (15 credits in each semester, 30 credits total).
Students can choose one of MKIB306 or MKIB336, not both.
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 |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS (MKIB369) | 15 |
| GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (MKIB351) | 15 |
| INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS (ECON354) | 15 |
| 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. It’s one of an elite group of institutions worldwide to hold the gold standard ‘triple-crown’ accreditation. At the Management School, students have immediate access to careers education, opportunities to work and excellent library and IT facilities.
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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.
Throughout your time at the Management School studying International Management, you will have several optional modules to choose from, enabling you to pursue areas of study of particular interest to you and further your future career plans, thus equipping you with knowledge and skills highly sought after by employers.
Recent positions taken up by International Management graduates include:
- Campaign manager
- Digital marketing analyst
- Business development manager
- Project analyst
- International recruitment consultant.
Recent employers of International Management graduates include:
- Dell
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- The National Trust
- The British Council
- The Independent.
You can also explore taught postgraduate opportunities in our management school, including:
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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Contact us
For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).