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Digital Transformation with AI for Leaders Programme

Programme Partner

Overview

Why Enrol For Digital Transformation?

Explore the AI and digital technologies transforming businesses today and learn how to leverage them to innovate business models, enhance practices, and improve profitability. The 21st-century business leader must understand what digital transformation means for their organisation, both now and in the future

From start-ups to large enterprises, the integration of new technologies like AI, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 is reshaping how businesses operate, deliver value, and stay competitive. This programme delves into ecosystem development, Generative AI, and customer-centric value creation—equipping you to lead digital change in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
 

  • Next Course Starts On 30 Sep 2025 (Tue)
  • Duration3 months, Online 4-6 hours per week
  • LevelAdvanced
  • VenueOnline
Learning Objectives

Outline an action plan for your organisation to create new value or grow more value for customers

Recognise the key challenges and risks associated with digital transformation

Draw the ecosystem of your organisation and discover how to enhance its value proposition with the help of new partners

Identify how new technologies can enable digital transformation and disrupt existing industries

Examine the future of business strategies as they pertain to fast-paced digital transformation projects

Define the digital organisation and its design, resources and people

Create an executive summary for your organisation to adopt digitalisation

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

80+ Recorded Videos

Recorded Video Lectures
80+ self-paced sessions from SMU experts

Graded Assignments

Graded Assignments
7+ practical tasks to apply key concepts

7 Discussion Boards

Peer Discussion Boards
Engage in guided topic-based peer discussions


 

personalised support

Live Office Hour Support
Online live doubt solving sessions with industry experts

Real-World Case Studies

Real-World Case Studies 
Learn from actual business challenges and outcomes

AI

AI & GenAI Modules
Explore digital transformation with AI and GenAI

Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech Topics
Robotics, cloud, smart cities, and other trends

Live sessions

Live Industry Sessions
Interactive talks with seasoned industry professionals

GenAI Tools Coverage

GenAI Tools Coverage 
9+ GenAI tools covered for business use

Topics/Structure

Masterclass on Emerging technology: Role of data, AIML, Robotics, ARVR etc

  • Story of Change
  • Machine Learning and AI
  • Business Plan Vs Business Model
  • Digitisation, Digitalisation and Disaggregation
  • Dematerialization, Disintermediation and Disaggregation

  • A Brief History of Strategy: Five Forces
  • Business Model Canvas Framework
  • Network Form Ecosystems
  • Disruption and Types of Innovation
  • Blue Ocean Strategy and Innovator’s Dilemma

  • Business Model Approach
  • Create and Exchange Value
  • Move up the Value Ladder
  • Segmentation and Grouping Customer
  • Identification and Application: The Value Proposition

  • Customer Journey Framework
  • Reflection vs Reflex
  • Role of Digital Channels
  • Buyer Enablement
  • Become a Trusted Advisor

  • Business model innovation permeates entire organisation
  • Business model canvas - tool for growth
  • The Goal: Holistic Innovation
  • Digital transformation for BMI

  • Ecosystem, its challenges and benefits
  • How to create additional value for customers?
  • Steps to kick-start the development of an Ecosystem
  • Ecosystem Leadership: Beyond command and control
  • Ecosystem strategies are rewriting the rules of competition

  • Prerequisites and DNA of a Digital Organisation
  • Barriers to Digital Transformation
  • Digital Organisation Culture
  • Organisational Justice and Trust
  • Digital Leadership

  • Fundamentals of AI and ML
  • Introduction to Gen AI
  • Generative AI Models
  • Working with Generative AI: Prompt engineering, Fine tuning and tools

  • Gen AI in Digital Transformation
  • Opportunities for Innovation with Generative AI
  • Applications of Gen AI in Business Model Design
  • Business case studies involving Generative AI
  • Gen AI Tools and Techniques for Business Model Innovation

  • Future in AI and Gen AI
  • Big Data, Cloud Computing and AI
  • Industry 4.0
  • Digital Cities and Smart Grid
  • Social 4.0

Assessment

Schedule

Start Date(s) : Tue, 09/30/2025 - 12:00

Intake Information :

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For more enquiries, please email to ur-opsteam-APAC@emeritus.org or ruswelt.pereira@emeritus.org.

Alternatively, you may also write to us at exd@smu.edu.sg for any urgent matters related to the programme.