About Us

Our Purpose - Transforming Leaders through Impactful Learning


At SMU Executive Development (SMU-ExD), we take pride in shaping the future of professionals and organisations through our dynamic and comprehensive array of executive education programme. Located in heart of Singapore city, SMU-ExD is the destination for executives and enterprises seeking to thrive in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

ExD is more than an educational institution; it's dedicated to lifelong learning and professional empowerment. Our purpose is to provide tailored education and development solutions for individuals, organisations, and executives. ExD empowers leaders, enhances organisational capabilities, and offers immersive learning experiences, bridging the theory-practice gap for success in a dynamic business world. Whether through leadership development, employee training, or immersive programmes, ExD champions lifelong learning and professional excellence.


What we offer

Whether you're an aspiring leader eager to refine your leadership skills, an organisation dedicated to elevating employee capabilities, or a forward-thinking entity in pursuit of immersive learning experiences for your executives, ExD offers custom solutions to meet your unique needs and aspirations. Join us on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and achievement. Together, we'll shape a brighter future for you and your organization.

Elevate Your Potential with SMU Executive Development.

Cultural Transformation in a Digital Age

SMU-ExD is your strategic partner in this process, granting organisations of various maturity levels the access to unique resources for cultural transformation in the digital age. The presence of sensing and data requires a re-alignment of corporate culture, a seminal shift, which we will enable for you.

Equipping Responsible Leaders with Future Skills

Our commitment to providing transformative education ensures that all programme goals are met to develop the next generation of skilled and responsible business leaders to support the success of Singaporean companies globally and to make global companies successful in Asia.

Technology Enabled Learning Ecosystems

We offer face to face, blended and online programme modes of learning. By incorporating mobile micro-learning platforms as part of our teaching curriculum, we make learning accessible and encourage our learners who are also busy executives to learn on-the-go.

A Joint Collaborative Effort Towards Sustainability

Inspiring all businesses to take leading action in support of conributing to sustainable city living. The Singapore Green Finance Centre (SGFC) was launched as Singapore’s first Centre of Excellence for sustainable finance in October 2020.  It is a joint initiative of Singapore Management University (SMU) and Imperial.