Suzhou Shi,
JS,
China
Type
International
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Professional Accounting (China) in Suzhou China | Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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Suzhou China
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CNY
120,000
(c. USD17,708.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The MSc Professional Accounting programme equips students with advanced accounting expertise by blending practical graduate-level training with essential theoretical foundations. Our faculty members all hold prestigious international accounting certifications (including FCA, ACA, ACCA, CPA Australia and others), with 63% bringing over eight years of professional experience from leading organizations such as Big Four accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and other prominent multinational corporations.
IBSS students benefit from the school's strong corporate connections in Suzhou and Shanghai for both academic research and career development, alongside access to specialized research centers. Programme graduates may qualify for exemptions (pending professional assessment) from the ACA professional stage examinations administered by England and Wales' Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW). Successful exam completion followed by three years of relevant work experience opens pathways to earning the prestigious Chartered Accountant designation. Additionally, this programme provides comprehensive preparation for students pursuing ICAEW's Chartered Accountant certification.
IBSS students benefit from the school's strong corporate connections in Suzhou and Shanghai for both academic research and career development, alongside access to specialized research centers. Programme graduates may qualify for exemptions (pending professional assessment) from the ACA professional stage examinations administered by England and Wales' Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW). Successful exam completion followed by three years of relevant work experience opens pathways to earning the prestigious Chartered Accountant designation. Additionally, this programme provides comprehensive preparation for students pursuing ICAEW's Chartered Accountant certification.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor Degree in accounting.
It is essential, to have passed at least four ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers on entry. Equivalent degrees or papers are also acceptable if qualified as Credit for Prior Learning by ICAEW or ACCA. Students who have not completed CFAB will need to do so prior to seeking full membership of the ICAEW Applicants who do not have an equivalent UK degree in Accounting will also be considered if they have completed the six ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers or equivalent. Applicants with a professional background rather than a degree need to demonstrate relevant training record and working experience in an accounting and finance environment. Such applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by XJTLU Academic Affairs.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in all sections). TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic are also accepted TOEFL - TOEFL iBT - 90 (minimum 18 in all skills)
The minimum entry requirements for all masters programmes:
CHINA
Top 100 of 2022 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People's Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
UK:
UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
NORTH AMERICA:
3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
It is essential, to have passed at least four ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers on entry. Equivalent degrees or papers are also acceptable if qualified as Credit for Prior Learning by ICAEW or ACCA. Students who have not completed CFAB will need to do so prior to seeking full membership of the ICAEW Applicants who do not have an equivalent UK degree in Accounting will also be considered if they have completed the six ICAEW Certificate Level (CFAB) papers or equivalent. Applicants with a professional background rather than a degree need to demonstrate relevant training record and working experience in an accounting and finance environment. Such applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by XJTLU Academic Affairs.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in all sections). TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic are also accepted TOEFL - TOEFL iBT - 90 (minimum 18 in all skills)
The minimum entry requirements for all masters programmes:
CHINA
Top 100 of 2022 Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People's Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark)
Other universities: 80 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate institution
UK:
UK upper second class honours (2:1) or equivalent
NORTH AMERICA:
3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) or
3.2 Cumulative GPA in the final two years of your undergraduate programme
Tuition
CNY
120,000