Program Overview

Program Overview

The Stanford–NUS Executive Programme in International Management is a comprehensive program that unites two globally renowned institutions, leveraging their unique strengths. Established in 1983, this program provides a comprehensive understanding of recent developments in business management concepts, strategy, and leadership from both sides of the Pacific Rim.

Program Details

• Duration: 13 days
• Next Run: 15 Aug 2026
• Fees:
  • USD 24,900.00 (excl. GST)
  • USD 27,141.00 (incl. GST)
• Venue: Mochtar Riady Building, Lvl 5, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore

Core Focus

The program focuses on several key areas, including:

• Leadership and Change:
  • Cultural intelligence and global leadership
  • Managing global teams
  • Leading in the age of AI
• Strategy and Execution:
  • Strategy, social responsibility and the business environment
  • Strategic negotiations
  • Intellectual property issues in employment – ownership, misappropriation, and infringement
• Organisational Design and Behaviour:
  • Organisational architecture and culture
  • Organisational identity and authenticity
  • Corporate governance and sustainability
• Strategic Marketing and Brand Management:
  • Customer centricity: value-based marketing
  • External brand alignment: sustainable market leadership
  • Internal brand alignment: sustainable market leadership
• Innovation, Product and Operations Management:
  • Product strategy and management
  • Operations and technology
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship

Key Benefits

• Acquire the latest concepts and insights on management strategy to guide organisations in an era of uncertainty
• Sharpen critical thinking and behavioural skills to enable more effective leadership and decision-making
• Gain understanding on cultural perspectives and management practices in the East and West
• Build relationships and exchange ideas with a community of experienced executives across various sectors and geographies

Learning Approach

• Interactive lectures and class discussions, interspersed with group study sessions
• Course materials include case studies and the latest research by faculty from the two business schools
• Events and talks by prominent industry speakers and business leaders

Faculty

• Stanford GSB Programme Directors:
  • Glenn R. Carroll
  • Seungjin Whang
• NUS Business School Programme Director:
  • Prem Shamdasani
• Other Teaching Faculty:
  • Francis J. Flynn
  • Yossi Feinberg
  • Amir Goldberg
  • Sea Jin Chang
  • Wai Yin, Audrey Chia
  • Andrew Kenan Rose
• Guest Speaker:
  • Yuelin T. Yang

Who Should Attend

Senior executives with at least eight years of significant managerial experience, who have interest in management theory and practices in an international context, including:

• Senior executives responsible for driving business internationally and in the Pacific Rim
• Senior executives of international companies that have joint ventures with Asian partners, or with Asian responsibilities

Testimonials

• Annie Xia: "Exceeded my expectations. The teaching staff from Stanford and NUS is excellent. They are passionate and clearly the expert in their research areas."
• Riru Kaku: "I have gained a deep understanding of the importance of developing and executing marketing strategies that incorporate social purpose."
• Gregorio Amadigi: "The program content, as well as the different perspectives from its participants, professors and content allow us to shortcut our learning curve and execution performance towards a better leadership profile."
• Alejandro Blanco: "The Stanford-NUS program delivers! Be prepared to be challenged, energized and change your mind-set."
• Bolarin Tolujo: "This programme has been value-adding to me in terms of self-development and managerial competency."
• Andre Van der Walt: "The Stanford-NUS Executive Program brings together the best of the East and West."
• Toyotake Kuwata: "I think this is the best program for those who are now executives and become executives in the near future, especially for those who are related to Asia."
• João Cadamuro Junior: "The Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management brings together the very best of Silicon Valley from Stanford, and the deep knowledge of Asian markets from NUS."
• Alfred Pang: "One of the Best Executive Management Programs I have had ever attended."

Dates and Fees

• Date: 15 Aug 2026
• Venue: Mochtar Riady Building, Lvl 5, 15 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore
• Fees:
  • USD 24,900.00 (excl. GST)
  • USD 27,141.00 (incl. GST)

Application Procedure and 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

Alumni Benefits

Participants who complete this programme are considered NUS Business School Executive Education alumni.

Fee Details

• Fee includes tuition, books and other course materials, refreshments/lunches (during classes) and some dinners
• Accommodation and some meals are not included in the fee

Complimentary Book

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