BA International Business with a Language
September 2026
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, you will have:
- knowledge of the key principles of international business, with an understanding of the complexities of the global business environment;
- the ability to reflect critically on the operation and strategies of international businesses;
- the skills to communicate effectively in English, as well as in Chinese, Spanish, or Japanese;
- broad and comprehensive knowledge of international business issues and of how various functional areas of business and management interact in an international context; and
- the ability to manage businesses productively and with confidence in the international arena, especially in countries where your language of study is spoken.
The BA International Business with a Language programme focuses on cultivating an interdisciplinary knowledge base within a global context, integrating universal principles of international business with Chinese commercial practice. This provides students with a solid foundation for understanding global markets. Furthermore, the programme incorporates second language courses in Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and more, consistently empowering students to pursue diverse career aspirations on the global business stage.
Dr Xinyi Zhou
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
Chinese Language 3
Chinese Language 4
Chinese Language 5
Chinese Language 6
Chinese Language 7
Chinese Language 8
Chinese Language 9
Chinese Language 10
Intensive Chinese Language 1 and 2
Intensive Chinese Language 3 and 4
Essentials of Economics
Foundations of Finance
Fundamentals of Marketing
Artificial Intelligence for Managerial Decision Making
Japanese Language 3
Japanese Language 4
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to Organisation and Management
Managing Across Borders
Entrepreneurship: Interdisciplinary Practice in the Era of Glocalisation
Spanish Language 3
Spanish Language 4
Core Modules
Qualitative Research Methods in Management Research
Chinese Language 5
Chinese Language 6
Chinese Language 7
Chinese Language 8
Chinese Language 9
Chinese Language 10
Chinese Language 11
Chinese Language 12
Entrepreneurship
International Development
Japanese Language 5
Japanese Language 6
Corporate Social Responsibility
International Business Law
International Employment Relations
Spanish Language 5
Spanish Language 6
Core Modules
Final Year Project
Business Chinese Part 1
Chinese Language 7
Business Chinese Part 2
Chinese Language 8
Chinese Language 9
Chinese Language 10
Chinese Language 11
Chinese Language 12
International Economic Relations
Japanese Language 7
Japanese Language 8
Business in the Asia - Pacific Region
Strategic Management and Business Policy
Spanish Language 7
Spanish Language 8
Optional Modules
International Marketing
International Human Resource Management
The international environment of this programme gave me the opportunity to work with students from different cultural backgrounds for group assignments and team presentations. In addition, the workshops and exchange programme greatly improved my communication skills and helped me develop a flexible mindset.
Ziran Sun
Alumnus, BA International Business with a Language
Careers
There is a growing need for multilingual graduates with international business knowledge and experience. Study-abroad and summer school opportunities in countries where the target language is spoken, as well as internship opportunities in multinational organisations, provide students with the skills needed to respond to the dynamic and volatile international business environment of today. Graduates from this programme will be well-prepared for further, more specialised postgraduate study or for careers in different functional areas of business, including marketing, management, import-export, logistics, and general administration.
Overview
With China’s growing presence in international markets and its rising influence on global economy, business acumen and fluency in a second language are becoming increasingly important for university graduates seeking roles in both international and Chinese organisations. The BA International Business with a Language programme aims to enhance your employability by equipping you with:
BA International Business with a Language was recognised as a National Top Programme in 2020, a Jiangsu Brand Programme in 2019, and a Jiangsu Brand Programme for International Talent Training in 2021.
Why should I study International Business with a Language at XJTLU?
By studying this programme, you will: