With Shanghai’s reputation as China’s economic boomtown, it’s no surprise that Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) courses have been popping up everywhere. University of Maryland, Washington University, Rutgers Business School and USC Marshall have all established high-ranking Shanghai EMBA programmes aimed at senior management with a global focus. A growing number of international universities have teamed up with local universities to create effective MBA programmes that can be completed within 18 months to two years.

For people interested in more creative studies, the Institute of Fashion (IFA Paris) has recently opened a branch in Shanghai with French-trained instructors. Jiaotong University’s International Continuing Education classes can give you the opportunity to dabble in subjects including painting and graphic design.