Leadership and innovation for Executive Managers

About the course

Learning environment

The course follows international best practices and will be conducted at Sunway University in Malaysia. It is designed to develop leadership, strategic management, institutional innovation, and digital transformation skills among higher education leaders in Uzbekistan.

Sunway Group, one of Malaysia’s largest diversified conglomerates, operates across real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, and manufacturing, creating an integrated business ecosystem. The Group manages major assets such as Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Resort, Sunway Lagoon, and Sunway Medical Centre, and operates leading institutions including Sunway University and Monash University Malaysia.

During the program, participants will explore how universities operate within a broader industry and innovation ecosystem, gaining practical insights into modern higher education management and strategic development.

The program includes

Strategic leadership in higher education
Governance and institutional management
Academic leadership and faculty development
Innovation in teaching, learning, and digital education
Policy, regulation, and quality assurance in higher education
Organizational change and institutional transformation
Internationalization of higher education
Financial sustainability and resource management
Through interactive sessions, case studies, and collaborative learning activities, participants gain tools that can be directly applied within their own institutions.

Program Schedule

The four-week program consists of three interconnected phases:

Day 1 - March 30

Opening remarks
Introduction to Cintana Alliance and ASU–AUT partnership
Seminar: “Advancing Innovation in Higher Education” – strategies for innovation-driven institutions and effective use of emerging technologies

Day 2 - March 31

Opening remarks
Seminar: “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Higher Education” – AI, data analytics, and digital tools to improve academic and administrative processes

Day 3 - April 1

Opening remarks
Seminar: “Overcoming Systemic Barriers in Higher Education Management” – aligning academic programs with labor market needs to enhance graduate employability

Day 4 - April 2

Opening remarks
Seminar: “Leadership and Effective Communication in Higher Education Institutions”

Day 5 - April 3

Opening remarks
Seminar: “Higher Education Governance” – modern governance models, quality assurance, and strategic review mechanisms

Day 1 - April 13

Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Hotel check-in and program orientation

Day 2 - April 14 | Academic & Research Visits

Visit to Sunway University
Seminar: “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” – accreditation tools and academic standards
Visits to Sunway Innovation Labs (iLabs) and Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development

Day 3 - April 15 | Industry Collaboration & Innovation Ecosystem

Seminar: “Student-Centered Universities”
Visits to Sunway Construction Group and Sunway Digital & Tech Hub

Day 4 - April 16 | Branding

Seminar: “Institutional Branding and Global Positioning”
Visit to Top Glove Corporation Berhad

Day 5 - April 17 | Digital Transformation & Policy

Seminar: “Qualification Recognition Processes and International Standards”
Visits to Cyberjaya Smart City, Multimedia University (MMU), and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Day 6 - April 18 | ASU–Cintana Alliance Panel

Panel Discussion: “The Future of Higher Education in a Digital and Globalized World”

Day 7 - April 19 | Cultural Activities

Intercultural communication practice
Meeting with representatives of the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (subject to confirmation)

Day 8 - April 20

Departure from Kuala Lumpur

October 13–25 | Online format

Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Higher Education Personnel

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Leadership and Management in Higher Education

About the course

The total program fee is 1,850 USD per participant

Program Schedule

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