Standard Chartered will be supporting a new executive master’s programme designed to help senior leaders translate artificial intelligence (AI) investments into measurable business outcomes.
The bank will serve as a knowledge partner for the Executive Master in AI and Digital Transformation programme run by the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) at the National University of Singapore.
The 12-month part-time programme is positioned as Asia’s first executive master’s degree focused on the intersection of AI, digital strategy and enterprise transformation. Its inaugural cohort comprises 31 senior executives with an average of 19 years of professional experience.
Under the partnership, participants will gain exposure to Standard Chartered’s global banking and innovation ecosystem, spanning digital banking, sustainability, wealth management and fintech ventures. Engagements will include co-branded events, masterclasses and curated industry sessions.
Standard Chartered employees will also receive expanded access to AIDF’s executive offerings, including tuition rebates and priority invitations to senior-level forums and industry events.
The programme follows a modular, hybrid format that combines online study with in-person learning. Participants will also take part in global immersion programmes linking academic sessions with exposure to innovation hubs in Singapore, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
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The collaboration comes as many large organisations grapple with a widening gap between rising AI spending and the leadership capability required to scale deployments across the enterprise.
“By connecting NUS’ global research and education platform with Standard Chartered’s innovation leadership, we are creating pathways for executives to lead with confidence and impact,” says Huang Ke-Wei, executive director of NUS AIDF.
David Hardoon, Standard Chartered’s global head of AI enablement, adds: “This collaboration reflects our commitment towards equipping our colleagues and uplifting the wider ecosystem with critical AI skills and insights. As emerging technologies evolve, we believe such extensive conversation and a people-focused approach are essential for accelerating innovation across the wider industry.”
