MSc
Operations and Supply
Chain Management
（Full-time)
ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn
International Business School Suzhou
at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Welcome to International Business School Suzhou at Xi’an
Jiaotong-Liverpool University (IBSS at XJTLU). IBSS is based on
strong principles of integrity, internationalism, inspiration and
innovation, which together ensure that we have a positive
impact on society through our teaching, research and
business engagement.
Our Business School draws on leading international faculty and senior business practitioners to
equip you for success in the global business arena. Our location in the heart of Suzhou Industrial
Park, close to other major commercial centres such as Shanghai and Wuxi, provides an inspirational setting.
Programme Overview
Awarding
institution
University of Liverpool
Award and
programme title
MSc Operations and Supply
Chain Management
Recognition
Degree recognised by Chinese Ministry of Education
Duration
18 months, full-time
Department
responsible
IBSS at XJTLU
Start date
September 2015
Unique Programme Features
The MSc in Operations and Supply Chain
English language modules, which may be
mandatory for individual students
Management touches upon all aspects of the
Chinese language classes for non-native
effective operations and management of the
speakers
supply chain in what is recognised as a highly
Graduate teaching or research assistantship
competitive global marketplace. The
programme addresses how successful
operations and supply chain management can
enhance the competitive advantage and
shape the growth goals of an organisation.
A defined work placement within SIP’s
Innovation Park, for example working at a
manufacturing, logistics or other supply chain
related organisation
The programme will equip you with the
A personal or corporate related business
essential skills to become operations, logistics
development project
or supply chain strategists of the future.
The development of research methods skills
Combining XJTLU’s growing reputation,
The application of simulation and optimisation
IBSS’dynamic innovative international
tools in the design of effective supply chains
expertise, intensive collaboration with the
The application of project management tools
business community and our proximity to the
Yangtze River Delta region, the programme is
one of the few English language Masters’
programme of its type in China.
Core Modules
Strategic Operations Management
Supply Chain Operations Management
and techniques and risk assessment
Careers
While studying in Suzhou, you will have the
chance to obtain a UK University of Liverpool
MSc degree which is fully recognised by the
Chinese Ministry of Education.
Logistics and Physical Distribution
Examples of a typical career path can be
Theory and Practice of Lean Operations
found from our graduates of the MSc in
Strategic Purchasing Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management at
the University of Liverpool. They are now
Strategic Business Analysis
working for companies like Accenture, Airbus
Marketing Management
UK, Caterpillar, Daimler Chrysler, Deloitte
Accounting and Financial Management
Consultants, Diageo, Ford Motor Company,
Dissertation
Additional Learning Activities
The programme includes an additional 600 hours
of Additional Learning Activity (ALA) normally
spread equally over all the semesters of the
programme, which could consists of one or more
of the following elements:
GE, Maersk, Unilever, Unipart, United Utilities,
Westinghouse and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals,
Cargill.
Accreditation
Minimum Entry Requirements
The programme is in the process of applying
- UK: Upper Second Class Honours
for recognition by the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and exemption from modules for the Certificate in
- China: 1st tier universities: 75% or above
- 2nd tier universities: 80% or above
Transportation and Logistics by the American
- North America: 3.0 cumulative GPA (out of 4)
Society of Transportation and Logistics
or 3.2 cumulative GPA in the final two years of
(AST&L)
your undergraduate programme
Entry Requirement
- Other regions: Equivalent academic
qualifications
An undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Staff Profile
Dr. Hossam S Ismail BSc, PhD, CEng
Professor
PhD from The University of Birmingham (UK), Programme Director for
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Recently joined IBSS from Liverpool University as Professor of Operations
and Supply Chain Management. Before joining IBSS he was an Associate
Professor at the University of Liverpool and for thirteen years director of the
Agility and Supply Chain Management Centre which is a research and
business support centre based at the University of Liverpool Management
School.
Dr. Lixian Qian
PhD from Lancaster University (UK)
Deputy Programme Director for Operations and Supply Chain Management
Teaching Operations Management, Marketing and Consumer Behaviour.
Ewout van der Schaft
Associate Professor of Practice/Deputy Dean of IBSS
MBA, Pittsburgh University
Dean, Executive Education at the Aegis School Business and Assistant Dean
at CEU Business School. Executive positions for leading European Telecommunications incumbents, such as Czech Telecom and Bulgarian Telecom.
Dr. Guoquan Liu (George)
Deputy Director for the International MBA for Executives programme
PhD from National University of Singapore, Master’s Degree from
Tsinghua University. Supply Chain Optimisation Asia Team Manager
and Global IT Procurement Team Manager at Intel Corporation for over
10 years Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of
Operations Research and Information Systems.
Dr. Zheng Liu
PhD, Engineering, University of Cambridge
MPhil, Industrial Systems, Manufacturing and Management, University of
Cambridge
B.Eng., Automation, Tsinghua University
Research Association, Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University
English Language Requirements
required to complete English language
If English is not your first language, but you
modules as part of your additional learning
are following a full-time degree level
activity requirement during your studies at
programme delivered wholly in English, you
XJTLU, on a pass/fail basis, depending on
will normally be exempt from the English
your proficiency in English.
language requirements.
If you miss the English language requireIf you have not studied at degree level in
ments by 0.5 of an IELTS band, or similar
English, you will need to provide evidence of
number for other English exams, you can
your level of proficiency in the English
apply to take our 4 week intensive English
language. You should normally possess (or
Presessional.
be planning to complete) one of the following
qualifications:
-- IELTS: 6.5 with minimum of 6.0 in each
of the 4 language skills
--TOEFL iBT: 94
Individual cases will be considered on their
own merits. You may be required to attend
interviews or tests to further demonstrate
English proficiency. As a condition of your
admission or after admission, you may be
Tuition Fee
RMB120,000.
Scholarships
XJTLU offers generous scholarships.
Details can be found here:
www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions
Alumni Discount
www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/admissions/masters
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the
After submitting your application form success-
University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong
fully, you will receive a confirmation email from
University, you will automatically receive a
[email protected]. You may login to
scholarship of 20% of the tuition fee.
view your application form and track your
status at any time.
How to Apply
Getting Ready to Apply
Make sure you have prepared the following
documents to upload onto the application
system. Documents required at the initial
application stage include:
If you do not receive the confirmation email
within 4 days, or experience any other
problems using the online application form,
please submit your full application
documents to [email protected].
Certificates of education qualifications and
The closing dates for applications
transcripts, translated into English (scanned)
(for September 2015 entry) are:
Personal statement (which you type directly
30th June 2015 (international students)
into the online system)
31st July 2015 (for Chinese nationals)
Students who receive a conditional offer will
We encourage you to submit your application
be required to provide two satisfactory
well before these dates.
letters of reference.
We reserve the right to request additional
documents or an interview to assess your
academic qualifications for particular
programmes.
Apply Online
We encourage all applicants to apply via our
online application system. Please visit our
website, select the degree programme you
wish to take, and click the Apply button.
Programme Contact
Programme Director
Professor Hossam S Ismail
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +86 (0) 512 8188 4813
Deputy Programme Director
Dr Lixian Qian
Email: [email protected]
For further information, please visit the IBSS website
www.ibss.xjtlu.edu.cn