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ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 1Professor Sarah DixonDean, InternationalBusiness School SuzhouProfessor Youmin XiExecutive Presidentof XJTLUWelcome to International BusinessSchool Suzhou at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (IBSS). We aregrowing in size and influence inpursuit of our vision to be a leadinginternational business school. We haveinherited and built on the strengths ofour two founding partners, LiverpoolUniversity, UK and Xi’an JiaotongUniversity, China.Our School is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation,inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positiveimpact on society through our teaching, research and businessengagement. With leading international faculty and a superblocation in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, close to othermajor commercial centres such as Shanghai and Wuxi, we enjoyideal conditions for beneficial mutual exchange between businessand academia. This underpins a learning and teaching environmentthat ensures our students will graduate with the knowledge and skillsto succeed in an ever-changing world.Take a look at all we have to offer and join us on our exciting journey.Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University(XJTLU) is a new international universityfounded by Xi’an Jiaotong University,China, and the University of Liverpool,UK, as a joint venture.As an independent Sino-British university, it captures the essence ofboth prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kindapproved by the Ministry of Education in China, offering undergraduatedegree programmes in the fields of science, engineering, andmanagement, among others, and awarding both its own Chinese degreeand the University of Liverpool degree. In May 2012, XJTLU receivedapproval from the Chinese Ministry of Education to launch postgraduateprogrammes at the masters and doctoral levels in collaboration with theUniversity of Liverpool.We live in a complex and quickly changing world characterised byrapidly-spreading knowledge and increasing globalisation. XJTLU isfortunate to have been founded at a time of innovation and challenge.The University is committed to the improvement of higher education andthe exploration of new models for higher education. It aims to become a“research-led international university in China and a Chinese universityinternationally recognised for its unique features” by capitalising on theadvantages of its unique model and its global education resources.Since May 2006, when the University was founded, XJTLU has wonwide recognition for its highly internationalised environment, advancededucational conceptions and high-quality talent cultivation, and hasbeen awarded the titles of “Model Sino-Foreign University’’ and “Pioneerof Higher Education Reform in China”.XJTLU regards business education as an important way to improvequality of life and global development, and to provide excellent servicesfor both global and local societies. The establishment of InternationalBusiness School Suzhou at XJTLU is a milestone in XJTLU’s journey tobecome a global player.

2 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 3Introduction to IBSSInternational Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’anJiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), established in 2006,is building on our founding institutions, Xi’an JiaotongUniversity and the University of Liverpool, to become aninternational leader in business education and research.IBSS Guiding PrinciplesImpactOur overarching principle is that we have an impact on society, helpingto create a better world through our teaching, research and businessand community engagement.Our impact is supported by a further four principles:InternationalismWe are committed to international diversity in all aspects of ouractivities, developing a diverse international profile of students andfaculty, fostering international research and knowledge exchangelinks and supporting the development of a global mindset.InspirationWe welcome new ideas wherever they might be found, and we valueindependent thinking, critical analysis, and both competitive andcollaborative energy as routes to inspiration and creativity.Our School is based on strongprinciples of internationalism,innovation, inspiration and integrity,which together ensure that we have apositive impact on society throughour teaching, research and businessengagement.IBSS MissionTo contribute to society through our education, research andbusiness engagement.IBSS VisionTo become one of the top business schools worldwide based on ourunique education model, innovative approach, diversity and integrity.InnovationToday’s rapidly changing business environment demands the abilityto translate creativity into new products, services and business modelsthat serve the economy and society. Innovation is at the heart of ourSchool and is reflected in our teaching, our thinking and our actions.IntegritySustainable development demands respect for society and theenvironment. We emphasise a strong ethical foundation in everythingwe teach and are committed to developing and applying knowledgethat supports the triple bottom line in serving the economy, societyand the environment.

4 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 5About SuzhouInternational Business School Suzhou, located in theheart of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), is placed in one ofthe most vibrant centres of business activity in China.Its SIP neighbours include one-fifth of the Fortune Global500 companies. SIP has also attracted investmentfrom 4,700 foreign enterprises and 18,000domestic companies.Suzhou is well connected to other parts of China and the rest of theworld and is a great place from which to begin exploring China andits neighbours. It falls geographically within the “One-hour EconomicCircle” in the Yangtze River Delta, and other cities, including the majorbusiness, financial and cultural centres of Shanghai and Wuxi, can bereached via the high speed intercity railway network. Internationaland national links are provided by Shanghai’s two majorinternational airports.Suzhou has been called a “paradise on the earth” since its foundationover 2,500 years ago near the mouth of the Yangtze River. Its classicalgardens, canals, and architecture give it a well-deserved reputation asone of the most beautiful and celebrated cities in China. Today it is alsoone of the most modern and developed cities along China’s easterncoast, and the city’s rich cultural traditions coexist harmoniously with itsrapid economic development. With an average annual growth of 15%,Suzhou is one of China’s most developed cities and is ranked amongthe country’s top five cities in terms of GDP; in addition, The Economisthas ranked Suzhou as one of China’s most liveable cities, second onlyto Beijing. Its energetic atmosphere and unique blend of the contemporarywith the ancient make it a truly unforgettable place to visit, or to live.This environment providesideal social, economic as wellas geographic conditions forthe sustainable growth of IBSS.

6 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 7UndergraduateProgrammesIBSS undergraduates experience a stimulatingenvironment that offers tremendous careeropportunities and the chance to interact with peoplefrom across China and other parts of the world.Graduates are awarded a dual degree – a UK degreefrom the University of Liverpool and a Chinese degreefrom XJTLU – symbolising internationalism and diversity.BA Accounting (UK) / BMan (China)Organisations require effective financial analysis and decision-makingto meet their goals. In our Bachelor of Arts in Accounting programmestudents learn about accounting and finance within organisations,acquiring the knowledge and skills to prepare and interpret accountsand exploring similarities and differences in practice between theUK and China. Graduates can claim exemptions from the ACCA(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK) qualificationand the ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants, UK) qualification.BA Business Administration (UK) / BMan (China)Our Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration offers a comprehensiveintroduction to business, addressing real-world problems and solutionsto provide students with the knowledge, skills and commercialawareness for a successful career. This programme preparesgraduates for roles in general management.BSc Economics (UK) / BEcon (China)Our Bachelor of Science in Economics programme features thoroughtraining in the tools used to study economics, offering students a solidgrounding in economic theory and applied statistics for social sciences.Most core modules are related to macroeconomics, microeconomicsand econometrics, preparing students for careers as professionaleconomists. Students have the opportunity to specialise in finance,international business or marketing, and can choose up to 35% oftheir optional modules from one of these three streams.BSc Information Management and InformationSystems (UK) / BMan (China)Information systems are essential to contemporary business processes.Our Bachelor of Science degree in Information Management andInformation Systems equips students with the skills, knowledge andunderstanding they need to use information and communicationtechnologies to address organisational and business issues, buildinga solid foundation for success in e-business and e-finance.BA Human Resource Management (UK) / BMan(China)Human Resource Management (HRM) involves a stimulating blendof economics, business strategy, psychology and sociology. In ourBachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management programme,students think creatively and critically about the role of HRM in thebusiness world, investigating current theories and practices andacquiring crucial intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills.This programme prepares graduates for roles in HRM, employmentrelations, or general management areas.BA Marketing (UK) / BMan (China)Why do customers and consumers behave the way they do? Howdo markets function and evolve, and how do businesses relate tothese markets? Our Bachelor of Arts in Marketing equips students toaddress these questions, with a focus on market research, consumerbehaviours, brand positioning, e-commerce, and the differencesbetween marketing to Chinese and Western consumers. Thisprogramme prepares graduates for roles in marketing andresearch organisations, among other careers.Planned new programmes from2014-15 (subject to validation)BSc Economics and Finance (UK) / BEcon (China)This exciting new programme combines core modules in the fields ofeconomics and finance to provide students with a solid foundation inboth, giving them a true competitive edge. Students will followintroductory and intermediate modules in Microeconomics andMacroeconomics, acquiring an understanding of economic theory, andmay select specialised modules in areas such as Financial Economicsand Econometrics for Finance, where they will develop skills ineconomic and quantitative analysis. They also gain a basic knowledgeof accounting, invaluable for understanding how enterprises work.Graduates will be well-positioned to work as financial economists or inrelated positions.BA International Business with a Language (UK) /BMan (China)With China increasing its role in the world economic andbusiness fields, knowledge of international business issueis becoming increasingly important for Universitygraduates seeking roles in both international and localorganisations, This programme, apart fromproviding this knowledge to students, will alsoprovide them with an additional languageskill that will benefit them when dealingwith some companies.English and Chinese Language SupportThe Language Centre at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University providesintensive and comprehensive language instruction in both Englishand Chinese, as well as study skills support, to students across theUniversity. With over 130 teaching staff members, the Centre aims toensure that all students acquire the study skills and English languageproficiency required to complete a British degree; to that end, itoffers specially designed modules focused on English for AcademicPurposes (EAP) across the curriculum.For international students, the Centre offers intensive Chineselanguage modules as well as an introduction to Chinese culture.Transfer to the University of Liverpool:2+2 and 4+XAll IBSS full-time students have the opportunity to transfer to theUniversity of Liverpool following two different study routes, subjectto XJTLU’s policies and the students’ academic achievement.The 2+2 Study RouteIn our 2+2 study route, students pursue the first two years of theirundergraduate programme at XJTLU in Suzhou, and the final twoyears at the University of Liverpool in the UK.The 4+X Study RouteStudents on the 4+X study route spend their entire degree programmeat XJTLU in Suzhou, but can apply to a Master’s degree programmeat the University of Liverpool at a discounted price.All students in all undergraduate programmes will receivetwo degrees, one from XJTLU and one from the Universityof Liverpool, regardless of which study route they follow.

8 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 9Postgraduate ProgrammesIn IBSS’s postgraduate programmes (accredited by theUniversity of Liverpool), students pursue advancedknowledge in their fields, learning from top faculty andalongside other intellectually engaged students in a trulyinvigorating environment. Postgraduate degrees open upmany career opportunities and help students to build theirprofessional networks nationally and internationally.The IBSS InternationalMBA for ManagersOur new International Master of Business Administration isa flexible part-time programme offered in collaborationwith the University of Liverpool Management School, and isdesigned for working professionals with several years ofmanagement experience.MSc FinanceOur Master of Science in Finance programme provides students witha comprehensive knowledge of contemporary financial and economictheories and their application to the challenges that face organisationstoday. Students are introduced to key issues and theories in finance andfinancial management while expanding their skills in research,evaluation and analysis. Students considering applying for thisprogramme should have some formation in quantitative methods,statistics or econometrics, especially for students with a degree which isnot in Economics or Finance.MSc ManagementOur Master of Science in Management is a flexible and innovativeprogramme that offers a broad understanding of management,covering topics such as international business, strategy, finance,leadership, marketing and entrepreneurship. Students benefit frombusiness simulations and other activities based in real-life experiences,which help them develop practical skills and knowledge. Entry is opento anyone with an undergraduate degree in any discipline; students whoare working have the option of following the programme part-time. Thisprogramme prepares students for positions in management and assistscurrent managers to prepare for more senior roles.Planned new programmes from2014-15 (subject to validation)MSc Investment ManagementOur new Master of Science in Investment Management programme willprovide students with a solid foundation in financial markets, securitiesand investment management theories and strategies. Students willdiscover how to create optimal investment portfolios to maximise returnand minimise risk; they will explore how investment management relatesto the other areas of corporate finance; and they will learn more aboutthe financial intermediation activities of banks, brokers and investmentdealers. This programme is to be recognised by CFA (CharteredFinancial Analyst) Institute.MSc AccountingOur new Master of Science in Accounting will give students acomprehensive knowledge of issues and topics related to accountingand finance, including business strategy, corporate reporting,performance management, audit and assurance, corporate financeand governance, taxation, and business ethics. Students will developthe strong quantitative and qualitative skills that will enable them tomake realistic business recommendations and solve problems incomplex scenarios. Students are expected to gain exemptions fromall Professional Level exams for the ICAEW (Institute of CharteredAccountants in England and Wales), and will be prepared for ICAEWexams at the Advanced Level.MSc Economics and FinanceThis programme has a strong research focus and covers the followingsubject areas: macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics,all with an emphasis on finance. Financial economics includes theeconomics of consumer choice, insurance contracts, informationalmarket failures and credit markets and financial markets. Thisprogramme allows the student to acquire fundamental and practicalknowledge in how financial markets operate and how financial assetsare priced. Macroeconomic theory provides useful insights into modelsin macroeconomics and international financial transactions. Students’practical skills in applied econometrics would be developed in our twomodules in quantitative research techniques. In addition, financemodules cover subjects related to portfolio theory, corporate finance,investment and strategy and derivative instruments.MSc Operations and Supply Chain ManagementThis programme touches upon all aspects of effective operations andsupply chain management in a highly competitive global marketplace.Students will gain essential skills to become a strategist of the future.The programme looks at how successful operations and supply chainmanagement can shape the sales and profit objectives of a business.While studying in Suzhou, students will have the chance to obtain a fullyaccredited MSc degree from the University of Liverpool.The IMBA is a two-year programme, with modules being taught onweekends at IBSS; one module will also be taught over an intensiveweek at the University of Liverpool London Campus. Graduates willreceive a UK International MBA degree granted by the Universityof Liverpool Management School, an AACSB-accredited schoolrecognised as a world leader in management and leadership training,education and research.IBSS’s IMBA programme aims to equip participants with acomprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of modernmanagement in a global environment, along with an awareness of howorganisations can function in dynamic environments marked by political,economic, social and technological fluidity. Participants will graduatewith the core knowledge and essential skills to operate in aninternational business environment.Programme modules taught by professors from XJTLU and theUniversity of Liverpool will focus on such important issues as LeadershipDevelopment, Strategic Operations Management, International HumanResource Management and International Marketing, among others.These modules will interweave with seminars, events with seniormanagement from international and local companies, and otheractivities that will provide an integrated and concrete learningenvironment with strong links to the real world. The learning experienceis further enriched by simulations and case studies dealing with issueson the cutting edge of today’s business. The IMBA programme places astrong emphasis on career development; for instance, participants willhave the opportunity to connect with University of Liverpool alumni inShanghai to enhance their professional business network. In addition,a final project enables participants to focus on a problem or issue directlyrelated to their interests and career goals. Please refer to page 12 tofind out how IBSS works closely with local business and industry.The IMBA programme is designed to give participants the skills andknowledge needed to progress to more senior management roles.To fully benefit from the advantages the programme offers, studentsare expected to have at least eight years professional experience,of which five years should be at the managerial level.MSc Entrepreneurship and InnovationThis programme will focus on those students and managers whowish to create their own business, those who work for and/or assistin developing a start-up company or how to apply entrepreneurialand innovative methods in existing organisations. It will also provideto the students a broad-based ability to plan, market and developentrepreneurship and innovation strategies for an organisation in asocially-responsible environment. An important component of theprogramme will be a comprehensive simulation which will covermany areas related to commencing a new venture.MSc Business Research MethodsThis 18-month programme offers students a solid researchbackground, preparing them for doctoral research and roles asbusiness analysts or consultants in companies. It combines coverage ofquantitative and qualitative research methodologies with subjectknowledge. This degree offers two options: the Management pathwayand the Economics & Finance pathway. It also offers exit points with thePostgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in BusinessResearch Methods after twelve months of study. Entry is open toholders of a good undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.

10 International Business School Suzhouibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 11Faculty and ResearchIBSS has approximately sixty academic faculty memberswho bring an impressive range of international academicand business experience to their teaching and research.Doug Davies Chi-Yih Carol Yang Jiyao Xun Ron SchrammOur faculty members specialise in such areas as corporate socialresponsibility and sustainable development, international finance andeconomics, behavioral economics, marketing, human resourcesmanagement, organisational behaviour, international business andstrategic management, and more. As IBSS continues to grow, newfaculty positions will be filled. Given our focus on impact, our School hasrecruited faculty who balance an excellent academic background withpractical business experience, ensuring that students benefit not onlyfrom leading edge research by top ranking academics, but also frompeople with real-world business accomplishments.Doug Davies, a specialist in international negotiation and humanresources management, brings vast academic experience that iscomplemented by an equivalent background in business. Before joiningIBSS, he taught at the University of Canberra and at Curtin Universityin Australia; he has also been a visiting professor at Universiti SainsMalaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Hunan University and Yunnan NationalitiesUniversity, in addition to serving on the editorial board of severaljournals.Chi-Yih Carol Yang, Director of the MSc Finance programme, hasbridged her accounting and finance expertise between academia andindustry. Before joining IBSS, she had worked for Hewlett Packard andProcter & Gamble and then taught at the Universities in Taiwan. Sheholds a PhD in management as well as two accounting certificates,which are Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and CertifiedInternal Auditor (CIA). Her research interests include corporategovernance, performance evaluation and earnings management.Jiyao Xun, an expert in retail strategies in China and consumerbehaviour, teaches modules in Business Essentials, Market Researchand Psychological Approaches to Decision-Making. He was awardedhis PhD in Marketing from Nottingham University, UK, after completinghis Master of Science in Management Research from Saïd BusinessSchool at Oxford University.Ron Schramm, specialises in International Finance, the nexus betweenFinance and Economics, Emerging Markets Finance and the ChineseEconomy and Financial Institutions. He was on the faculty for over 25years at Columbia Business School in New York City where he taughtthe widest range of courses of any professor there. He was also aFulbright Scholar at the University of International Business andEconomics in Beijing, and served as a Visiting Professor at Hong KongUniversity of Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong Universityand Chinese European International Business School (CEIBS). He hasalso lectured frequently for IESE in their executive educationprogrammes. Ron was an Economist for three years at the InternationalMonetary Fund where he did debt workouts for sub-Saharaneconomies. He was also Associate Director of Columbia’s Center forInternational Business Cycle Research. Ron is completing a textbookthis year: The Chinese Economy: Macroeconomics and Finance (A USPerspective) to be published by M.E. Sharpe.ResearchInternational Business School Suzhou aims to be a research-intensiveschool and continues to strengthen its research agenda. We areparticularly strong in the areas of international business, internationalfinance and economics, international human resource management,ethics and corporate social responsibility, organisational behaviour,Asia and Pacific economies, and international marketing.Faculty members attend top international conferences, have woninternational and Chinese external grants, and regularly publish inprestigious international peer-reviewed journals such as HumanRelations, Journal of Management Studies, Economic History Review,Journal of Futures Markets, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy,and Accounting and Business Research.Our researchers have close links with the University of Liverpool in theUK and also pursue cross-disciplinary research collaborations withinXJTLU to bring different perspectives to questions facing businesses.For instance, a number of research projects have included facultymembers from the Department of Computer Science and theDepartment of Mathematical Sciences. In addition, our faculty memberswork to develop and sustain strong Chinese and international researchnetworks, enabling collaborations with colleagues at other institutionsaround the globe.Our ongoing regular Research Seminar Series is an integral partof the School’s research culture, providing an opportunity to discussideas in an academic environment. Faculty, visiting scholars andPhD students present their research and host discussions of theirideas. The seminars attract eminent speakers and professorsfrom around the world.PhD ProgrammeStudents in the PhD programme are registered with the Universityof Liverpool as off-site post-graduate research students. Thestudent’s primary supervisor will be a full-time faculty memberfrom IBSS, while a secondary supervisor will be based at theUniversity of Liverpool.FacilitiesIBSS boasts excellent teaching facilities and study areas. All studentshave access to XJTLU’s extensive library resources and databases.IBSS is currently establishing a research laboratory that will supportstudies demanding intensive computational resources. The lab willalso enable IBSS to centralise and share research resources, maintainessential data and archive faculty and graduate student researchand seminar papers.XJTLU’s recently completed North Campus development features aninnovative new student-focused central building which houses astudent activities centre, conference centre, theatre and the XJTLULibrary. There are many opportunities for students to engage in sportsand recreational activities in and around campus.Our researchers have close links withthe University of Liverpool in the UKand also pursue cross-disciplinaryresearch collaborations within XJTLUto bring different perspectives toquestions facing businesses.

12 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 13Working with Businessand the CommunityAt IBSS our raison d’etre is to serve business and society.We meet this objective in part by providing top qualitygraduates for employment and by addressing importantresearch issues, and we also value the contribution ofbusinesses to enriching the educational experiencefor our students.IBSS is committed to exploring new waysto share knowledge and research withbusinesses and other organisations inSuzhou and beyond. We are an activemember in the local, national andinternational business community, andin order to create a positive impact bysharing our expertise and the results ofour research, we have developed a seriesof initiatives to engage with the businesscommunity. We are constantly exploringideas for other types of collaboration.Executive EducationOur International MBA, described on page 9, is one important aspectof our services to business. In addition we offer non-accredited shortcourses tailored to the needs of professionals, covering hot topicssuch as international leadership, international marketing, cross culturalmanagement, organisational change and strategic thinking. We canmarshal an impressive team of international faculty, many of whom haveworked in senior positions in business previously, to address the entirerange of management training needs.ConsultancyMost companies struggle to keep up with the constant need for newprojects and initiatives. Our faculty or students may be able to providethe additional resources or assistance organisations need to solve abusiness problem or develop a project.Support for EducationCompanies can support education in many ways: for example, byproviding a live case study for students to work on, arranging factoryvisits, or sending guest lecturers to discuss practical managementissues. Many student projects benefit the company as well – thecompany receives consultancy from keen young minds supervised byexperienced faculty, while students acquire a better understanding ofthe business world.InternshipsWe value high-quality internships which involve our students in realbusiness projects or allow them to experience day-to-day operationalmanagement. It is vital that our students have the opportunity to applytheir theory to real-life management practice. Companies offeringinternships for our students also gain by having the services of bright,fluent English-speaking students with a thirst for knowledge.Corporate PartnershipsWe welcome the opportunity to develop corporate partnershipagreements with companies. Such agreements support thedevelopment of our education and research efforts while alsoproviding tangible benefits to companies. We also offer sponsorshipopportunities and welcome company prizes for our best students.IBSS students and staff at Caterpillar

14 International Business School Suzhou ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn 15International AdvisoryBoardIn June 2013, the creation of a new business advisoryboard was announced to provide support and challengeto the Dean and faculty, to deliver a professionalperspective to all activities of the School, to facilitateengagement with public, private and third sectororganisations and to provide a vigorous stimulus to theactivities of the School.Alumni NetworkOur unique English language dual Chinese/UK degreeoffers graduates an exceptionally wide range ofopportunities. IBSS graduates are proving very successfulin finding desirable positions in business and financeorganisations. Many graduates first go on to study atpostgraduate level, often overseas; in 2012, of thosegraduates who studied overseas, 32% were atuniversities ranked in the world’s top 100.The IBSS International AdvisoryBoard includes a variety oforganisations covering differentindustry sectors, manufacturingand service, national andinternational companies, andnot for profit and privatecompanies.View some of the organisations that our advisory boardmembers come from below.Our connection with the University ofLiverpool means that IBSS alumni sharenetworks with Liverpool alumni, givingthem a greater reach than could beexpected for an institution founded onlyin 2006.Graduates can also take advantage of a range of opportunities forpersonal and professional development, and will be able to participate inLiverpool, XJTLU and IBSS alumni events, including social networkingget-togethers and online professional development webinars.

16 International Business School SuzhouXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool Universityis a truly unique institution, jointly founded by Xi’anJiaotong University and the University of Liverpool.It is the largest international collaborative universityin China and the only one where undergraduatestudents receive two degrees, from the ChineseMinistry of Education and from the University ofLiverpool. The University is independent but drawsfor guidance and experience upon its two parentuniversities, both of which are highly respectedinternational pioneers.Our Founding UniversitiesXi’an Jiaotong University, based in Xi’an, Shaanxi, wasestablished in 1896 in Shanghai, moving to Xi'an in 1956;in1959, the University was officially named Xi'an JiaotongUniversity. Today Xi'an Jiaotong University has grown into one ofthe most prestigious universities in China. Further developmentof the University has been prioritised by the State of Council inthe national 211 Project and 985 Project.The University of Liverpool, based in Liverpool, England, wasfounded in 1881 and is one of the UK's leading universities. It isa member of the Russell Group of research intensive universities,renowned for its teaching and research excellence, world-classdepartments and schools, and outstanding student support.The University is associated with eight Nobel Prize Winners.

学 贯 中 西兼 善 天 下Combining East and WestCreating a better worldInternational Business School Suzhou (IBSS) atXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool UniversityBA/BB Building, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University111 Ren’ai Road, Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation DistrictSuzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China, 215123Tel: +86 (0)512 8816 1700Fax: +86 (0)512 8816 1730Email: ibss@xjtlu.edu.cnibss.xjtlu.edu.cnwww.xjtlu.edu.cn