Empowering Executives for Organisational Growth
Short Courses
With a focus on practical applications and hands-on learning, we provide an opportunity for executives to learn from industry experts, gain insights into emerging trends, push themselves beyond their comfort zone, and widen their professional network.
Customised Programmes
We cater to your organisation's unique needs and business objectives with bespoke insights that strengthen employee performance, support their development, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and innovation that fuels sustainable business growth.
Our Value Proposition
By combining cutting-edge research, world-class faculty, and real-world case studies, SMU Executive Development (SMU ExD) delivers executive education programmes that are tailored to the specific needs and goals of each organisation.
We 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.
With a focus on practical, hands-on learning and measurable results, SMU ExD provides senior level 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.
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Unique Programmes Designed
With an intensive Design Thinking Bootcamp, we brought participants from different business units, countries and professional backgrounds to tackle meaningful challenges, identify unmet needs and develop solutions that have the potential to create new value.
Discussions with speakers and participants particularly those involved in rail PPPs highlighted common challenges such as demand risk, fare regulation, and government support. It was also helpful to exchange experiences on how different countries manage contingent liabilities and structure risk-sharing.
Our students had the unique opportunity to engage with outstanding speakers and top-level experts who shared their personal leadership journeys and provided deep insights into the industries they represent.
Overall, it was awesome and fulfilling to be able to work on being a better leader by applying what I have learnt from the programme.
The ultimate goal of hospital management will always be to align purpose with economic feasibility in a sector that must remain committed to human values.
I particularly appreciated the diverse set of lecturers, including academics to lay out the core principles and representatives from both the public and private sectors, giving us an opportunity to hear directly from practitioners working in this sector.
AIC and SMU partnered to create transformative programmes for their internal leadership, providing the right tools and insights to spearhead innovation, navigate change with efficacy, and inspire their teams towards achieving higher care quality and resource efficiency benchmarks.
Professionally, I have gained the confidence and competence to contribute more effectively as a director, bringing a strategic perspective to boardroom discussions and decision-making processes.
It has provided me with the tools, insights, and networks necessary to excel and has reinvigorated my dedication to driving positive change.
The programme connected theory with real-world practice... mostly the Singapore cases but also from other countries that the participants came from, which makes the learning much more relevant. The site visit was also very interesting.
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Upcoming Programmes
In partnership with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), this unique module is part of the SMU-SID Directorship programme, which 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.What you can expect to learnUnderstand how ESG expands your fiduciary and accountability duties in your role as steward of your company’s long-term successEnsure that the corporation can explain to its stakeholders what role it is playing in addressing societal and environmental challenges.Understand how sustainable business practices result in improved financial performance for corporations.Identify and prioritize ESG risks and opportunities and associated management KPIs.Be ready to lead conversations and ask the right questions in and out of the boardroom by acquiring deeper ESG literacyOversee how sustainability is taken into consideration in culture, processes and talent managementDelivery MethodologyInteractive classroom lecturesTaught by leading faculty and senior industry practitionersRegional and global case studiesDiscussions and exchangesIncorporating guest speakers into the classroom experience
The Digital Finance and Fintech with AI Programme from Singapore Management University (SMU) equips learners with applied skills across AI and machine learning in finance, robotic process automation (RPA), blockchain and tokenisation, and quantum computing. Each module connects technology to business outcomes—from improving decision-making and risk modelling to designing smarter financial products and sustainable, data-driven strategies.Through case studies and exposure to Singapore’s innovation ecosystem, participants will develop the strategic and technical fluency to lead transformation across banking, payments, investment, and regulatory functions. Whether you are a finance professional ready to pivot towards fintech, or a technologist seeking to deepen your understanding of financial systems, this programme offers the frameworks, industry context, and network to accelerate your career in digital finance. Learners will benefit from faculty experts at the intersection of finance, data analytics, and emerging technology, who bring insights from industry collaborations and applied research in fintech innovation, digital banking, and financial AI.
Transform your business with strategic and agile leadership in a business landscape is being constantly disrupted. As a business leader, how are you motivating and challenging your team amidst these disruptions?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.
Building leadership capabilities within the infrastructure sector across the regionInfrastructure Asia (InfraAsia), World Bank Group (WBG) and Singapore Management University (SMU) have joined hands to develop a bespoke course that builds leadership capabilities within the infrastructure sector across the region. This collaboration leverages SMU’s expertise in facilitating sustainable transitions to address the pressing infrastructure challenges facing Asia. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOWNLOAD OUR SUCCESS STORYDownload PROGRAMME OVERVIEWThe theme for this run of Growing Infrastructure Course is “Clean Energy”. In light of rising energy demand, continued reliance on fossil fuels, growing energy inequities, and escalating climate pressures, this executive education programme equips ASEAN and South Asian executives with the strategies needed to transition towards resilient, affordable, low-carbon, and inclusive clean energy systems.This run will examine clean energy through the lens of renewable energy while placing additional emphasis on enabling infrastructure required for energy transition, such as electricity grids, battery storage, and broader energy transition solutions.This course was co-designed by SMU, Infrastructure Asia and the World Bank Group; and it will be delivered by SMU in partnership with Infrastructure Asia. The programme is designed to empower city leaders and policymakers to accelerate the transition towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy systems by addressing policy, financing, and implementation challenges. PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTSOffers policy and leadership training specifically designed for leaders from the emerging and developing economies across Asia.Targeting 40 executives, primarily from the public sector along with a select number from the private sector involved in Clean Energy projects, this programme aims to enhance their knowledge and skills in the analysis, planning, and implementation of progressive clean energy policies, programmes, and projects.Participants will also strengthen their individual leadership skills, enabling them to navigate the politically and institutionally complex clean energy policies of their cities.Delivered as an in-person programme in the vibrant city of Singapore, which is advancing clean energy through the Singapore Green Plan 2030.This executive programme facilitates networking with thought leaders, government officials, practitioners, and leading academics. This unique gathering will encourage the exchange of experiences, foster the development of innovative clean energy strategies, and empower participants to enhance their leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills.PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTSCompany Endorsement: Participants are required to obtain endorsement from their organisation during registration. Please fill out this endorsement template for your application.Project submission: Participants are required to share relevant clean energy project(s) that they are responsible for. The project(s) should be ongoing, preferably at an early stage of development (e.g. feasibility study), with tenders expected to be launched within the next one to two years. Please download and fill up the project template before starting the registration process. You would be asked to present these projects in detail during the course.