SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY, EMERITUS LAUNCH CEO PROGRAMME

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Singapore Management University (SMU), along with online education provider – Emeritus, has rolled out a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) programme that has been curated with a strong emphasis on real-world relevance for CXOs to meet the challenging times and rapidly evolving business needs and trends.

According to a statement, the CEO programme will start on March 27 and the application deadline is Jan 30.

The programme is designed for business leaders with 10 or more years of experience who want to develop a clearer vision with respect to the future of company and re-align the resources and approach towards the long-term directions, capitalise on technology and talent to spearhead the journey of their company in alignment with the global trends, among others.

The programme offers leaders the guidance of eminent Singapore Management University’s faculty with decades of research knowledge and experience that will provide cutting-edge insights and perspectives into the changing market landscape and pertinent business issues.

Blended asynchronous learning via video lectures without disruptions interspersed with live lectures from Ang Ser-Keng (Faculty at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University), Markus Karner, (Academic Director and Executive Development), David Gomulya (Professor of Strategic Management, Master of Science in Innovation), Terence Fan (Professor of Strategic Management), Patricia Lui (Senior Lecturer of Marketing) will be available for the participants.

Through the nine to 10 months of the CEO programme, industry leaders will go through a combination of in-depth core and elective modules that focus on key areas such as Strategic Thinking, Innovation Management, Data Driven Approaches, and Executive/Leadership Presence.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will be issued a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.

Eddie Tritton, Executive Director, SMU ExD, said: “We are very excited about launching this comprehensive Chief Executive Officer programme. It is a fantastic opportunity for senior business leaders in the region and elsewhere to broaden their capabilities while learning from our best faculty and industry subject matter experts.”

Meanwhile, Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Emeritus, said: “The Chief Executive Officer programme offered by Singapore Management University and Emeritus will develop one to become a leader with vision, purpose and passion.”

Candidates with a minimum 10 years of work experience with minimum of five years of management experience are eligible to apply.

-- BERNAMA