Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Programme
- 1-day immersion and networking event at SMU campus
- Online + live lectures by SMU faculty, masterclasses by industry experts
- CEO Playbook and capstone project guided by industry experts
- Exclusive sessions on sustainability, AI-ML and ethics
Please note that the programme duration includes a break week for Christmas from 24th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025, and for Chinese New Year from 28th Jan 2025 to 3rd Feb 2025.
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Programme Highlights
Comprehensive 5-pillar learning journey with 22 cutting-edge modules
Pre-recorded video lectures* from SMU faculty for self paced learning
Curated case studies and application-based examples for real-world applications
Certificate of programme completion from Singapore Management University (SMU)
1-day campus immersion and networking opportunity at SMU
6+ live-online lectures by SMU faculty and masterclasses by industry leaders
Access to success coach to drive engagement and clarity via 20+ live-online sessions
Work on capstone project and learn from CEO-calibre peers from across industries
Eligibility for SMU Executive Development Alumni status and benefits
Note:
The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 7 to 8 months in a calendar year, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is only indicative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered and other variables like breaks provided/not provided."
Assignments are reviewed either by success coach who is available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
*This is a majorly self-paced online programme with some live sessions with programme faculty. Post- session video recordings will be available for up to 12 months after programme completion. We have a curated panel of industry practitioners who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
**For the on-campus networking session participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
This programme will be delivered in English language
Who Should Attend?
The programme is designed for finance leaders with 10 or more years of experience.
Functional and Business Leaders: Looking to advance to the highest level of leadership role with the ability to spearhead business transformation, set long term directions for the organisation, and enabling smooth transition in the rapidly changing complex business landscape
Existing CXOs, New CEOs, and Founders: Looking to master next-level capabilities. You are keen on navigating uncertainty and propelling growth with strategic decision-making, reengineered productivity, AI-led transformation, influential communication, financial cognizance, and confident boardroom management
*Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Security Officer; Vice President, Director, Senior Managing Director, Managing Director
Learning Outcomes
Advance your strategic thinking to sustain competitiveness
Deploy growth strategies for sustainable business expansion
Develop comprehensive digital transformation plans leveraging AI
Utilize data analytics for informed strategic decision-making
Navigate cultural, financial, technological, and ethical business challenges
Lead strategic change and foster transformative leadership
Adapt to future workforce trends and streamline supply chain strategies
Master leadership, negotiation, and foster sustainable partnerships
Programme Curriculum
Masterclasses by Industry Leaders
Cutting-edge and industry-specific masterclasses guided by industry leaders.
Masterclass 1: Developing GenAI strategy for your organisation
Masterclass 2: Media relationships & engagements
Masterclass 3: Board performance for CEO & organisation success
CEO Playbook
The CEO Playbook is a transformative exercise designed to refine your strategic vision and enhance organizational leadership. Throughout the program, you will complete a series of activities as part of the CEO Playbook, providing a framework for introspection and actionable insights, enabling you to navigate complex business landscapes with confidence.
Master Strategic Business Innovation
Cultivate Data-Driven Leadership
Optimize Functional Efficiency
Reimagine Sustainability and CSR
Capstone Project
Develop a practical and actionable solution or plan to address a real-world leadership challenge by integrating key insights from faculty, course learnings, and the diverse perspectives of your team. Throughout this process, you will be guided by a success coach to enhance your leadership skills across four key areas: functional expertise, technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and organizational management. This experience will help you develop well-rounded leadership abilities essential for navigating complex business environments.
Campus Immersion and Networking Event
Participants will be invited to attend a 1-day Campus Immersion and Networking event at the end of the 5 to 6 months journey at SMU campus. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to network with fellow global leaders and interact with programme faculty/director.
Past Participant Profiles
Countries
Work Experience
Industries
SMU Associate Alumni Network
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious SMU Associate Alumni Status. The benefits include:
Participants who successfully complete the CEO Open Programme can receive credits and a discount towards SMU degrees upon approval
Up to 20% discount* on SMU Executive Development Open Enrolment programmes
Privileges and discounts by selected SMU merchant partners
Invites to professional networking events, workshops and webinars
Access to Alumni Virtual Community Network
Quarterly alumni newsletter, SMU CIRCLE
*For selected programmes only. One discount applicable per registration. Multiple or combined discounts are not accepted.
**All benefits are subject to change at the discretion of SMU.
Programme Faculty
Full-time Faculty at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University
Academic Director, Executive Development
Full-Time Faculty, SMU Programme Director, Executive Development
Full-time Faculty, Associate Professor of Strategic Management; Area Coordinator, Strategy & Organisation; Lee Kong Chian Fellow
Full-time Faculty, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management; Deputy Dean (Programmes); Academic Director, PhD in Business (General Management)
Full-time Faculty, Associate Professor of Strategic Management; Academic Director, Master of Science in Innovation; Lee Kong Chian Fellow
Full-time Faculty, Assistant Professor of Strategic Management (Education); Academic Director, Accreditation
Full-time Faculty, Senior Lecturer of Marketing
Full-time Faculty, Associate Professor of Organisation Behaviour and Human Resources
Full-time Faculty, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources; Lee Kong Chian Fellow
Full-time Faculty, Associate Professor of Communication Management (Practice); Area Coordinator, Communication Management
Note: Programme Faculty for the live sessions might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.
Success Coach
Executive Coach, Founder of Stone Leadership
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Programme Completion Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.
*Please note that the additional content is included for your enrichment and will not be considered for certificate evaluation. Separate certificates will not be issued for the completion of additional content.
Complimentary Annual Digital WSJ Membership
As a participant in the programme, you can enjoy a complimentary annual digital membership to The Wall Street Journal, giving you unlimited access to award-winning journalism across any device. From business and world news, to technology and life and arts, WSJ provides ambitious and fact-based reporting that readers can trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
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