Living in Shanghai during the MBA or Global MiM programme, or visiting regularly during the Global EMBA programme, adds another layer to the experience. While programmes are taught in English, daily life takes place in a Mandarin-speaking environment, so students are constantly exposed to the language in real situations.

Over time, this helps build a clearer understanding of how business works in China. Students begin to see how relationships are formed, how decisions are made, and how professional interactions can differ from what they are used to.

As Chayapol Vanichsavasdvichai, a student ambassador, shared,

"Living in Shanghai has opened my eyes in so many ways, changing how I see China."

With time, the mix of classroom learning and everyday exposure helps students move beyond observation and start engaging more directly with the business environment around them.