General Management Programme
+65 6601 8902
Overview
Broaden Your Management Skills
In today’s dynamic business environment, learning about AI is essential for driving innovation, informed decision-making, risk management, talent attraction, and responsible AI use. As a senior leader, you need to be acutely aware of how your behaviour and decisions impact key stakeholders when transiting into general management.
Specially designed for the Asian business context, the General Management Programme (GMP) offers practical problem-solving toolkits for key functional areas such as corporate strategy, marketing, human resources, finance, accounting, and operations. The programme will also explore how you can position your organisation for success in the AI-powered future.
By leveraging a powerful suite of analytical tools and frameworks, this will help you sharpen your data-driven decision-making skills. Gain the knowledge and confidence to make more informed, impactful choices that drive sustainable growth, even in the face of constant change.
This programme is one of the recommended programmes on the NUS structured leadership development pathway.
*Optional Workshop: In the race to adopt AI, being able to pinpoint areas for efficiency gain is key. This additional session offers a deeper dive into AI capabilities, including AI and Machine Learning and delving into responsible use of AI by businesses. Gain the confidence to embrace AI strategically, to stay ahead of the curve and to drive growth in an ever-evolving landscape.
Core Focus
Strategic frameworks and thinking
- Formulation and execution of strategy
- Building capabilities to enhance and protect competitive advantage
- Harnessing AI strategically for informed decision-making
Marketing in Asia
- Understanding the Asian consumer
- Strategic marketing management
Strategic human resource management
- Leading organisational change and learning
- Power, leadership and managing talent
Strategic financial management
- Financial analysis, modelling and valuation
- Financial decision-making and resource allocation
Operations management
- Linking operational processes to strategy
- Managing supply chains for competitive advantage
Decision analytics
- Analytical tools for decision-making
- Resource optimisation
Key Benefits
- Understand how company strategy drives important functional choices
- Learn to implement problem-solving techniques across all functional areas
- Gain a deep understanding of the Asian business environment
- Learn to perform fundamental financial analysis
- Tap into the insights of senior participants from diverse industries and countries
- Understand how to apply AI and data analytics to enhance decision-making
Faculty
Programme Director
Other Teaching Faculty
Sarah Cheah
Chng Chee Kiong
Joel Goh
Jussi Keppo
Doreen Kum
Ishtiaq Pasha Mahmood
Ruth Tan
Who Should Attend
Managers and executives who hold senior positions in functional areas, or who have recently been promoted to general management.
Past Participants
- Assistant Head, Offshore & Marine Department
- Deputy General Manager
- Director, Sales & Marketing
- General Manager, Business Development
- Head, Resource Development
- Head, Business Leadership
- Head, Logistics Services
- Head, Transport Engineering
- Managing Director
- Operations Director
- President
- Principal Engineer
- Senior Finance Manager
- Senior Manager, Business Development, ASEAN
News & Media
Participant Experiences – Mary Kay, Philippines
Sobee, Country Manager, is transitioning into a general management role and shares how the programme is beneficial in broadening her perspectives.
Participant Experiences – Air Niugini Ltd, Papua New Guinea
Samiu, Executive Manager of Flight Operations, shares his experiences on the programme, particularly the participants’ diversity and the high level of teaching at NUS.
Overall programme was brilliant and excellent. With combination & synergy between the participants experience and university education make the session much fruitful. Looking forward for the next level advance management programme.Shahrel Amir Mohd Rashid, MalaysiaDirector of Gas Networks & InfrastructureGas Malaysia Distribution Sdn Bhd
A great two-week management programme, with an optimal diversity of courses, participants and lecturers, at the leading university in Asia.Olivier Drean, IndonesiaManaging Director Asia PacificClextral SAS
Thank you very much for making the General Management Programme an interesting, interactive and relevant programme. Much of the content offered me insights into how I can do my job better, and to understand and appreciate better why and how the executive management team in my company makes certain decisions.Koh Lee Huang, SingaporeHead, ResourcesSPRING
The programme has provided me with well-rounded knowledge and a refresher of how to be a better manager, both in terms of technical business and leadership skills. The course structure and teaching methodology with case studies, multimedia and class discussions are engaging and provide an enduring learning experience.Jennifer Toh, SingaporeDirector, Communications, Member Services & Marketing,Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants
The NUS GMP is the best choice in Asia Pacific for managers who want to refresh their skills to reach the next level of management in their company.Du Xingliang, ChinaGeneral BU ManagerMunters China Co Ltd
Good programme to learn and refresh oneself on the general elements of management, plus acquire useful tools to enhance management and leadership skills.Lee Thian Chye, SingaporeSenior Assistant DirectorMinistry of Transport
All aspects covered right through the programme were useful. The case studies and the explanations given by the facilitators were relevant to the current day.Dilhan Jayawardena, Sri LankaOperations DirectorFonterra Brands Lanka
A good programme that provides a comprehensive overview of management practices and tools that are useful for my work scope.Yeo Boon Ling, SingaporeVice President & Chief Pilot B777Singapore Airlines
Dates and Fees
| Date | Venue | (full fees, excl. GST) | (optional workshop) | Registration |
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Date
23 Sep - 04 Oct 2024
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Fees Excl.
GST
Mochtar Riady Building, Lvl 5, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119245
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With
GST
SGD 13,290.00
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Registration
SGD 1,329.00
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Apply Now GST shall apply at prevailing rates. More info. |
Alumni / Early Payment / Team Enrolment Benefits
All NUS alumni and past participants of NUS Executive Education are entitled to 10% alumni savings on this programme.
Alternatively, you can enjoy savings if you pay early with Visa or MasterCard:
> 45 days before start of programme: 10% savings
> 30 days before start of programme: 5% savings
Team enrolment benefits are also available, please contact the programme advisor for details
Course Fee Funding
All self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use available funds in their SkillsFuture Credit account to pay programme fees; there is no additional course fee funding available for this programme.
Application Deadline
- Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 months in advance
- Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on space availability
- *Optional Workshop – additional charge of $1,329.00 (excl. GST) applies. Please indicate your interest to attend in the comments section during registration.
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