Shanghai Executive Immersion & MBA Study Trips
Design a Shanghai study trip for MBA, EMBA or executive teams. Explore international strategy, digital payments, consumer innovation and business in China.
For leading business schools
MBA & EMBA
study trips.
MBA, EMBA and executive education study trips designed with faculty and program directors. International experience with a clear academic purpose.
Start with the learning objectives
An academic partner on the ground.
A well-designed international immersion extends the work of the classroom. The destination, encounters and discussions should help participants examine ideas they have studied and recognize the assumptions those ideas depend on.
We work with faculty and program directors to understand the cohort, the curriculum and the expected learning outcomes. Together, we define the intellectual thread before selecting hosts, speakers and market experiences.
Our senior local partners help bring depth to the experience. Their role is to interpret the local business context, support meaningful discussion and connect individual encounters to the wider themes of the program.
Designing the experience
Depth, coherence and relevance.
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A focused brief
Align the program with learning outcomes, academic frameworks, participant experience and faculty priorities.
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The right encounters
Select company discussions, expert perspectives and observations for the insight they can contribute. Specific hosts and access are confirmed during planning.
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Context and reflection
Build time into the program to interpret what the group sees, compare different perspectives and identify what can be applied elsewhere.
Our clients & collaborators
Business schools. Global institutions. Executive teams.
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Planning together
Do you adapt the program to our group?
Yes. Each immersion is designed around the cohort’s objectives, experience, interests and available time. We agree on the level of discussion and the balance of themes before developing the route.
Can the program explore AI beyond the technology itself?
Yes. We connect AI with business models, work, customer behavior, leadership and human judgment. China programs can combine industrial technology with consumer topics such as livestream commerce and micro-consumption.
How long do your programs run?
Typically one to two weeks. The duration is agreed with you, based on the objectives and destinations. A focused immersion may suit a narrower brief.
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From the brief to the program
A clear plan.
A shared understanding of the details.
We agree on the learning agenda and delivery scope with you before the program is confirmed.
Program design
Define the group profile, academic or strategic objectives, themes and available time. Choose the destination and route to fit that brief.
Companies and speakers
Develop relevant company encounters and expert conversations. Specific hosts, speakers and access are subject to confirmation during planning.
Local context and reflection
Bring in senior local partners and make room to compare observations, question assumptions and connect the experience to the group’s objectives.
Delivery arrangements
Agree on responsibilities for accommodation, local transport, meals, language support and on-site coordination. The proposal sets out what is included and what is arranged separately.
What happens after you get in touch?
We discuss your brief, clarify any fixed requirements and develop a proposed learning route and delivery scope. Your dates, group size, objectives and budget range give us a useful starting point.
Let’s design your next international module.
Tell us about your group and the questions on your mind. We’ll start there.