
AI has moved from the periphery to the core of competitive strategy. For leaders, this shift is both an opportunity and an imperative. The organisations that will define the next decade are those that turn AI fluency into strategic advantage — reshaping business models, operations, and culture with intent.
The Singapore Management University's Chief AI Officer Programme equips you with the strategic acumen, technical literacy and leadership capability to drive AI transformation in your organisation. Designed specifically for leaders navigating AI adoption in dynamic, resource-conscious environments, the programme integrates rigorous academic frameworks with practitioner insight and applied learning — enabling you to move with confidence from strategic clarity to decisive execution.
Delivered by SMU Executive Development (SMU ExD), the programme combines live interactive virtual sessions, intensive working labs and a two-day in-person immersion on the SMU campus. Participants will develop an AI Transformation Roadmap — a rigorous, personalised capstone deliverable designed to guide enterprise-level decision-making and organisational transformation well beyond the programme.
Start Date
12 September 2026
Duration
6 months
Fee
USD 4,800
This focused in-person immersion brings participants together at the SMU campus in Singapore for an intensive exploration of AI strategy and leadership in practice. Grounded in rigorous academic research and real-world application, the experience deepens strategic judgment, strengthens peer relationships and connects individual learning to tangible organisational outcomes.
Through faculty-led dialogue, applied case discussions and structured peer exchange, participants examine the strategic choices, governance imperatives and leadership responsibilities that define effective AI leadership in organisational contexts.
This focused in-person immersion brings participants together at the SMU campus in Singapore for an intensive exploration of AI strategy and leadership in practice. Grounded in rigorous academic research and real-world application, the experience deepens strategic judgment, strengthens peer relationships and connects individual learning to tangible organisational outcomes.
Through faculty-led dialogue, applied case discussions and structured peer exchange, participants examine the strategic choices, governance imperatives and leadership responsibilities that define effective AI leadership in organisational contexts.
Module Outcomes
Develop the technical and strategic awareness and creativity to assess AI capabilities, anticipate disruption, and make informed leadership decisions as the AI landscape continues to evolve.
Module Outcomes
Design and lead AI-enabled transformation across workforce and sustainability dimensions, translating strategic insight into executable, responsible and commercially grounded enterprise change.
Module Outcomes
Translate AI ambition into sustained enterprise value by scaling initiatives from pilots to enterprise deployment, strengthening data and infrastructure foundations, embedding responsible governance, and leading organisational change with resilience, clarity, and influence.
The Program fee encompasses tuition fees, academic materials, and program-related meal expenses. The fees explicitly exclude transportation, lodging, visa charges, and any unspecified expenses. Furthermore, it does not encompass additional costs beyond those expressly detailed herein. Please note that in the event of a global or regional catastrophe, or any unforeseen circumstances, the program's schedule, delivery method, faculty, and associated elements are subject to change at the sole discretion of the university.

Upon completion of the programme, post university’s approval, you will be eligible to be part of the SMU community as an associate alumni and continue your lifelong affiliation with the university. You’d also be able to gain access to the curated benefits and perks, including exclusive resources and offers that are accorded only to SMU alumni.
Up to 20% discount* on SMU Executive Development Open Enrolment programmes (*For selected programmes only. One discount applicable per registration. Multiple or combined discounts are not accepted)
Invites to professional networking events, workshops and webinars
Privileges and discounts by selected SMU merchant partners
Quarterly alumni newsletter, SMU CIRCLE
Participants who successfully complete the SMU Chief AI Officer Programme will be awarded a Certificate from Singapore Management University's Executive Development division.

Upon meeting the programme's completion requirements, participants will be considered for Associate Alumni status, subject to SMU's approval.
This programme is designed for senior leaders and executives who are responsible for, or preparing to lead, AI-driven strategy and transformation within their organisations.
Senior leaders, founders and C-suite executives seeking to lead AI transformation with strategic clarity and executive confidence
Functional leaders and managers responsible for innovation, digital transformation or technology strategy
High-potential executives preparing to step into AI-related strategic or C-suite leadership roles
Prerequisites
Minimum 10 years of professional experience with a demonstrated track record of leadership responsibility
At least an undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualification