Transforming People and Organisational Performance

For Individuals

Our programmes provide an opportunity for executives to learn from industry experts, gain insights into emerging trends, and push themselves beyond their comfort zone. With a focus on practical applications and hands-on learning, we offer a unique platform for executives to develop their skills, advance their careers and widen their professional network.

For Organisations

Our custom programmes can be tailored to your organisation's specific learning needs and goals. This personalised approach allows your employees to gain insights that are directly applicable to their roles and responsibilities, empowering them to implement new strategies to drive business growth and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

Our Value Proposition

To provide our learners with a truly transformative experience, equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to lead their organisations towards sustainable growth in an ever-changing business landscape. By combining cutting-edge research, world-class faculty, and real-world case studies, SMU Executive Development (SMU ExD) delivers customised executive education programs that are tailored to the specific needs and goals of each organisation. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning and measurable results, SMU ExD provides senior executives with the tools they need to innovate, problem-solve, and drive success in their organisations. And with opportunities to network and learn from peers and thought leaders, SMU ExD is the perfect platform for senior executives looking to take their careers to the next level.

Organisational Impact


35+

Countries we work with

540+

Programmes conducted

46000+

Executives Engaged

180+

Unique Programmes Designed

Industry Specialisations


Upcoming Programmes


Governing Sustainability

In partnership with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), this unique module provides a 360-degree board-level view of key strategic areas and issues faced by company directors.As a steward of your company's long-term success, it's critical to understand how ESG expands your reporting, fiduciary and accountability duties. By incorporating ESG considerations into your decision-making processes as a board director, you can ensure that your corporation can not only develop sustainable business practices but also explain to its stakeholders what role it is playing in addressing societal and environmental challenges.

EXCEL Leadership Programme

The business landscape is being constantly disrupted. As a business/HR leader how are you transforming the business strategy and at the same time motivating & challenging your team amidst these disruptions?Sustainable organisational transformation requires commitment from all levels. Leaders have to inspire and empower their people to surpass their potential to drive positive transformation.The Excel programme aims to raise the bar for the high potential talent to understand what it takes to lead - both from within themselves and through their influence on the wider organisation. The intense in-class discussions will develop a breed of effective leaders who will learn from a cross industry setting and are able to integrate ideas from their peers in addressing their most persistent organisational challenges.

Women and Leadership Programme

SMU’s Women and Leadership Programme is a highly reputable and unique programme and exclusively designed around the leadership development of female executives.Core programme premise is to strive for personal leadership mastery first, before leading others. In addition, the programme aspires to reap the advantage of diversity, and showcases how organizations benefit when women leaders are represented at all levels of the organisation. Faculty will draw on thought leadership critical for the success of female leaders.

Effective Succession Planning and Compensation Decisions

In partnership with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), this unique module provides a 360-degree board-level view of key strategic areas and issues faced by company directors.This module is designed to equip participants with the knowledge to design effective succession planning programs, understand and define key leadership roles, implement robust evaluation processes, develop strategic compensation plans, and navigate the complexities of executive compensation benchmarking. Through practical discussions and case studies, participants will learn how to balance Board rewards and risks, ensuring your company's leadership is poised for sustainable success and long-term value creation.

Industry Specializations

Leadership, Talent Development & Change Management

Environment, Sustainability and Governance

Leadership, Talent Development & Change Management

Digital Transformation

Environment, Sustainability and Governance

Cyber Security

FinTech

Leadership, Talent Development & Change Management

Environment, Sustainability and Governance

Technology, Data and Analytics

Leadership, Talent Development & Change Management

Digital Transformation

Environment, Sustainability and Governance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Leadership, Talent Development & Change Management

Technology, Data and Analytics

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Cyber Security

FinTech