Global Experience
SMU-Chula Joint Elective Course
A Collaborative Learning Experience in the Heart of ASEAN
Course Overview
The SMU–Chula Joint Elective Course is a unique international elective program jointly offered by Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS) and the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University (SMU).
Over the course of five intensive days, MBA students from both universities come together in Singapore to learn, collaborate, and exchange ideas with faculty members from both institutions. The program provides participants with an opportunity to broaden their ASEAN business perspectives, understand emerging opportunities in the region, and strengthen their cross-cultural management skills.
Each year, the course explores a distinctive theme—ranging from innovation and entrepreneurship to digital transformation and sustainability—reflecting current business challenges and trends in Southeast Asia. The annual theme will be announced prior to the application period.
Program Details
WEEKENDS
(actual schedule depends on subject offerings each semester)
MORNING
CBS
SMU
Instruction
ENGLISH
Singapore Management University (SMU)
Fee
Students enrolled in the joint elective course will continue to pay the regular MBA tuition fee at Chulalongkorn Business School.
They are individually responsible for personal expenses such as:
Program Highlights
- Co-taught by faculty members from both SMU and Chulalongkorn Business School.
- Distinguished guest speakers from leading multinational and Singapore-based companies share their insights and real-world experiences in doing business in ASEAN.
- Interactive learning format combining lectures, workshops, and group projects.
- Collaborative assignments and class activities that encourage problem-solving across diverse cultural and professional perspectives.
- Cross-cultural networking that helps participants build long-lasting professional and personal relationships extending beyond the classroom.
- Dynamic annual themes aligned with emerging business issues such as innovation, technology, and sustainability in ASEAN markets.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of ASEAN business dynamics and strategic opportunities in the region.
- Learn to apply regional insights to management and business decision-making.
- Strengthen intercultural collaboration skills through teamwork with SMU peers.
- Develop a network of future leaders across Thailand, Singapore, and the wider ASEAN community.
Course Essence
The SMU–Chula Joint Elective Course embodies the spirit of regional collaboration and experiential learning that defines MBA Chula’s international outlook. Through this partnership, students not only gain valuable academic and practical insights into ASEAN business but also forge friendships and professional networks that will continue to grow long after the program ends.
