Overview
In partnership with the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID), this unique six-module Executive Skills for Board Members in Challenging Times programme at Singapore Management University provides a 360-degree board-level view of key strategic areas and issues faced by company directors.
Learning objectives
By the end of the programme your key takeaways will include the following.
- Increased understanding of the role of company directors
- Practical frameworks and strategies to effectively manage the critical issues around risk management, CSR, C-level succession planning and compensation, and more
- Overview and development of key frameworks for legal issues and prudent strategies to help boards navigate in today's litigious environment
- Soft skills development for managing relations and challenging discussions between board members.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- The Role of Directors: Duties, Responsibilities and Legal Obligations
- Assessing Strategic Performance: The Board Level View
- Finance for Directors
- Risk Management & Cybersecurity Governance
- Board Governance and Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Effective Succession Planning and Compensation Decisions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Risk Management Strategic Management View 24 other Short Courses in Strategic Management in SingaporeAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who should attend:
- Aspiring, newly-appointed and current board members, senior management of corporations, government and non-profit organisations and senior partners of professional firms who interact with the boards of corporations and would like to understand the intricacies of board roles and responsibilities.
Tuition Fee
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International
19440 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19440 SGD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
19440 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19440 SGD for the full programme during 9 months.
- SID members: SGD 17,040 for all 6 modules
- Non-SID members: SGD 19,440 for all 6 modules
Living costs for Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.