Strategic Leadership with AI and ML

Lead and revolutionize your business strategies with Artificial Intelligence applications. Integrated with Generative AI

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Why Enrol in Strategic Leadership with AI and ML Programme?

The innovations of digital technology continue to transform industries. Of these innovations, artificial intelligence (AI) has made a significant impact on the way businesses operate. In the Strategic Leadership with AI and ML programme, offered by Singapore Management University, you will explore how to apply the latest AI methodologies to lead digital transformation within your organisation while upscaling your business skillset—no coding experience is required. The programme is designed to expand your understanding of AI and teaches the methodologies used for applying it to business scenarios and strategies and build your leadership credibility.

Strategic Leadership in AI: Navigate the Future with Machine Learning, Ethics & Innovation

Join Prof. Sandeep Chandukala as he explores AI and ML technologies, applications, and ethical frameworks. Gain practical insights and strategic skills to lead transformative AI initiatives in your organisation.

Who Is This Programme For?

The programme is designed for professionals who aspire to learn more and expand their knowledge of AI and its applications in business scenarios and strategies. Representative industries and roles that can benefit include:

Senior Professionals

Experienced decision-makers aiming to establish or expand businesses or products focused on AI and ML. Seasoned executives and advisors seeking to expand the implementation of AI and ML to capitalize on AI-driven prospects.

Functional Leaders and Managers

Leaders and Managers in various functional domains, including marketing, finance, and other operational sectors, eager to integrate AI technologies into their business operations for improved efficiency and actively contributing to the promotion of innovation.

Technical Professionals

IT and technical experts looking to learn AI integration, frameworks for incorporating AI for organizational change, and Generative AI Applications, to enhance their skill set.

What Will This Programme Do For You?

Survey AI technologies and their uses across sectors and functions

Identify opportunities within a business to implement AI for better performance

Recognise the purpose of ethics and challenges in industry applications

Explain the steps to build and deploy AI solutions for business/sector

Examine the AI-specific privacy regulations in law

Create an executive summary of an AI implementation/improvement plan for a business

Programme Highlights

115+ video lectures

40+ Industry Examples

15+ Assignments

8 Discussion Boards

Real world case studies and examples

Modules on gen AI including applications and tools like Chat GPT and Google Bard

Live office hour sessions and personalized support from Industry Leaders

Programme Faculty

Sandeep R. Chandukala, PhD

Associate Professor of Marketing

Sandeep serves as Associate Professor of Marketing. Prior to joining SMU, Prof Sandeep worked at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and was a 3M Jr faculty fellow ...

Hady W. Lauw, PhD

Associate Professor of Computer Science; Director, BSc (Computer Science) Programme; Lee Kong Chian Fellow

Dr Hady W. Lauw is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the School of Computing Information Systems, where he teaches Data Structures and Algorithms, Recommender Syst...

Dai Bing Tian, PhD

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Education; Director, MITB Artificial Intelligence Programme

Assistant Professor Dai Bing Tian has held various academic appointments at SMU since 2010, including as a Research Engineer, Fellow and Scientist. Currently, he serves as the...

Gary Chan Kok Yew

Professor of Law

Professor Gary Chan has been a faculty member at Singapore Management University for close to two decades, teaching courses on Ethics and Social Responsibility, Law of Torts, ...

Warren B. Chik

Associate Professor of Law; Deputy Director, Centre for AI and Data Governance

Associate Professor of Law Warren Chik is the Deputy Director of the Centre for AI and Data Governance. He teaches courses on Business Law, Entertainment Law, Information Tech...

Programme Modules

The programme comprises 8 modules. Each module is led by an SMU faculty expert with field experience specific to the AI/ML topics being discussed.

1Module 1: An Overview of AI and ML

2Module 2: AI and ML Technologies Survey

3Module 3: AI/ML Applications and Trends Part 1

4Module 4: AI/ML Applications and Trends Part 2

5Module 5: AI Led Business Transformation and Identifying Opportunities

6Module 6: Framework for Model Evaluation and Deployment of AI and ML

7Module 7: Ethics

8Module 8: Privacy and Regulations in AI and ML

Industry Examples

Through real-world examples from multiple industries, you'll see how the theories are put into practice.

Other companies that are included as examples or as use cases in the programme include Amazon, Microsoft Tay's chatbot, Q, Starhub, DBS, Coca Cola, American Express, Tesla, Sobeys, Argus etc.

Netflix

Learn about how Netflix held a competition for anyone who could improve their algorithm's performance by more than 10%.

Tik Tok

Analyse how Tik Tok leveraged consumer focused AI to grow globally at a rapid pace.

Uber

Understand how Uber uses AI for auto-fill text feature using text mining.

Google maps

Learn how Google uses AI to provide real time updates while looking at live traffic feeds.

Spotify

Analyse how Spotify provides recommendations through AI driven recommendation systems.

Alexa

Examine how voice assistance is possible through AI.

Note: All brand, product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and programme owners.

Bonus Modules

Masterclass to address cutting-edge tools and latest developments

1Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI

2Module 2: Generative AI Models

3Module 3: Working with Generative AI

4Module 4: Leadership

Case Studies

Analytics-Driven Transformation at Majid Al Futtaim

Explore how a lifestyle conglomerate with annual revenues over USD 9 Bn designed and employed a data-led, customer-centred transformation strategy to unlock new sources of growth and mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on business.

A Deep Learning Start-Up Powers the Internet of Things

Explore how Preferred Networks, Inc—a start-up specialising in deep learning technologies—differentiated itself early on by aligning with Japan's manufacturing might and bringing deep learning to the Internet of Things.

Vispera: Visual Intelligence for Retail

See how computer-vision tech provider Vispera used technology and its automated visual analysis to help retail and fast-moving consumer goods companies around the world minimise stockouts, increase sales, reduce personnel costs and improve operational efficiencies.

TikTok’s AI Strategy: ByteDance’s Global Ambitions

Explore how ByteDance—the company behind TikTok—leveraged capabilities in consumer-focused AI to become one of the first Chinese Big Tech digital platforms to succeed outside China, notably in the US and India.

Testimonials

The programme covered several aspects of AI and ML that are relevant to driving AI adoption and utilization in our organizations.

Turjo Mukherjee

Regional Lead, Logistics CoE

Bridgestone Asia Pacific

The course content helped me understand the underlying computer science, equipping me with knowledge of frameworks and ethical considerations in applications.

Germaine Wong

Chief Commercial Officer

XCL World Academy

I liked the business cases and real-life examples—it brought the content to life and made it easier to understand.

Lenneke Dijkhuis

Head of Enterprise Solutions Asia

Hays

Clear and concise content that encapsulates the essentials required to navigate the new world of AI as a leader.

Li Lien

Regulatory Affairs Lead, APAC

Skyports Deliveries

The best part of this programme is the content and the office hour sessions.

MUHAMMAD FAIZAL BIN AB LATIFF

Managing Consultant

Alumni Services Pte. Ltd.

It was indeed an educational and eye-opening journey into the periphery of the AI and ML universe.

Hakirat Singh

Insurance Manager

Wallem Shipmanagement Singapore Pte Ltd

Although the program was challenging at times, I appreciated the well-structured design and the initiative shown by the programme staff in supporting full-time working professionals through submission...

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Bank Officer

Dbs

I appreciated Module 2, which helped me understand the technology behind many real-life apps. The real-life applications and case studies were inspiring, and the ethics module helped me navigate impor...

Matteo Ros

Regional Manager

Bonfiglioli Spa

The ability to network with course mates was valuable. This class had supportive and proactive peers who were very willing to share and discuss.

Kit Pui Lee

Director

The Esplanade Co Ltd

The independent assignments were the best part, as they involved applying the knowledge acquired from the videos by the esteemed professors.

Srivatsan Anantha Narayanan

Lead Business Solutions

Standard Chartered Bank

The best part of this course was the extra content and case studies provided by the lecturers beyond the course slides. These materials helped me connect the techniques learned to real-world problems ...

Ying Yin Tan

Development and Product Manager

Certis_May'24

Well-curated and sequenced content, coupled with office hour sessions that were helpful in clearing doubts.

Priyank Rastogi

Senior Architect - Technology

Cognizant

The focus on applications of AI in the business world is one of the best parts of this course. The topic on ethics and regulation is also very relevant. The office hours were extremely helpful, and th...

Lam Chee Keong

Director, Data Cente/AI Infrastructure

Juniper Networks

The office hours were useful and helped in solidifying understanding and clarifying any doubts.

Mambakkam A Lakshmanan

Director

Meka robotics pte ltd

How AI and ML are being applied to various industries, while also providing a better understanding of the lifecycle of developing AI systems and the ethical considerations involved.

Weng Kuen Ng

Head of Technology

KBZMS General Insurance Co. Ltd.

The content of the course encourages designing AI applications across different industries. The best part of this course was the opportunity to apply real-world machine learning techniques to solve pr...

Rajith Mohan

Senior Vice President

United Overseas Bank

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Programme Completion Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Singapore Management University.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Singapore Management University.

FAQs

1What makes this SMU programme a strong choice for professionals seeking an online AI course?

2Does this programme offer an artificial intelligence certification?

3How does the curriculum support professionals interested in applied artificial intelligence?

4Is this programme suitable for professionals looking for machine learning training?

5What kind of AI and ML projects are included in the programme?

6Is the SMU programme aligned with industry-relevant AI and ML certification expectations?

7Will I explore trending AI and ML tools in this programme?

8How are AI and ML applications contextualized for business use?

9Does the programme provide insights into advanced AI course content?

10Can this be considered a leading AI course in Singapore with global relevance?

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