BA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
September 2025
Full time
Three or four years
Available
Suzhou
XJTLU undergraduate students earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally respected University of Liverpool degree.
Knowledge and skills
By the time you graduate from the BA Business Administration, you will have:
- understand the different ways in which businesses can be organised and run effectively;
- reflect critically and holistically on the organisation and operation of businesses across multiple industries;
- apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods to solve business problems; and
- understand the social, cultural, and economic contexts in which businesses operate.
BA Business Administration focuses on both soft and hard skillsets that students can use in real-world problem-solving situations. The programme equips them with interpersonal communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills. Upon graduation, our students are primed for further study or the real business world.
Dr Ying Guo
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.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers a wide range of courses in the first year, including English for academic purposes (EAP), mathematics and physics, and humanities and social sciences. Click to learn more.
Core Modules
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Accountability
Essentials of Economics
Foundations of Finance
Fundamentals of Marketing
Principles of Operations
Statistics for Business
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to Organisation and Management
Core Modules
Market Research
Qualitative Research Methods in Management Research
Corporate Social Responsibility
International Management
Business and Employment Law
Theory of the Firm
Optional Modules
International Development
Services Marketing
Project Management Essentials
Entrepreneurship
Core Modules
Final Year Project
Corporate Communication
Managing People
Strategic Management and Business Policy
Psychological Approaches to Decision-Making
Optional Modules
International Economic Relations
E-Business Models and Strategies
Marketing Strategy
Careers
Our graduates can find employment in various roles within public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Your knowledge of business practices in both Chinese and international contexts will give you an edge in securing employment in international organisations. The knowledge you gain in this programme will also provide a strong foundation for further study.
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Overview
BA Business Administration offers you a comprehensive introduction to business. You will learn how to analyse real-world business problems and find innovative solutions. Through your studies, you will develop creative business thinking skills, in addition to the intellectual, interpersonal, technical and cognitive skills required to build a successful business career. You will adapt and respond positively to changing circumstances in the business arena.
Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, and commercial awareness to pursue a career in various public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
Why should I study Business Administration at XJTLU?
By studying this course, you can expect to: