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FlexiMasters in General Management
Transition into leadership with NTU's Nanyang Business School. Up to 90% SkillsFuture Funding. Stackable towards an MBA.
FlexiMasters in General Management course is offered by Nanyang Business School, Singapore, as part of the FlexiMasters series launched by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore).
Our FlexiMasters in General Management programme for executives aims to equip you with the skills necessary to run modern enterprises and prepare you to take on management roles within our rapidly evolving business landscape. The five courses in this programme will focus on key aspects of business strategy, people management, operations, business ethics & governance, cultural intelligence, and business negotiation.
- Accelerated Upskilling: Access postgraduate-level training to personalise your learning pathway and reskill in a timely fashion.
- Career Transition: Build the confidence to switch from specialist to general management roles and become future-ready in an evolving market.
- Stackable Credits: Earn credits that can be stacked towards a full Nanyang Business School MBA or postgraduate degree later.
| Module | Objective |
|---|---|
 Strategic Management | Gain insights into the practice of strategy formulation in relevant contexts. You will study real-world cases of how organisations deploy their capabilities to achieve strategic management outcomes. Learning Outcomes
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 People Management | Managers need a repertoire of people management capabilities to remain effective in a global economy. This module provides both theoretical and practical understanding of leading teams across different cultures. Learning Outcomes
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 Operations | Operations account for a significant portion of value in any business. This course introduces the fundamental concepts and best practices in managing business operations to support corporate strategy and inspire business model innovation. This module is particularly relevant if you are aiming for a consulting career or have entrepreneurial inclinations. Even for those in finance or marketing, it offers a crucial perspective on the overall workings of a business organisation. Learning Outcomes
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 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | Stimulate your mindset to balance conflicting priorities across business, government, and non-profit environments. This module uses topical case discussions to help you develop effective governance structures that meet challenging goals. Learning Outcomes
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 Cultural Intelligence & Business Negotiation | Develop Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to function effectively across diverse cultural contexts, specifically globally and in Asia. Using a structured three-step process (self-awareness, cultural mapping, and style switching) this module helps you master bilateral and multilateral negotiation strategies. Through immersive role-playing and simulations, you will move beyond simple deal-making to handle conflict resolution and build sustainable relationships, ensuring negotiating counterparts are eager to do business with you again. Learning Outcomes Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Business Negotiation
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Enrolment is currently open for the April 2026 intake. (Submit via the 'Apply' button)
| Module | Class Dates |
|---|---|
| Cultural Intelligence & Business Negotiation | 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 09 May, 16 May 2026 |
| Strategic Management | 04 July, 11 July, 18 July , 25 July 2026 |
| Operations | 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct 2026 |
| Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep 2026 |
| People Management | 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov 2026 |
The next intake for this programme will be in July 2026. (Submit via the 'Register interest' button)
| Module | Class Dates |
|---|---|
| Cultural Intelligence & Business Negotiation | 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul 2026 |
| Strategic Management | 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep 2026 |
| Operations | 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct 2026 |
| Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov 2026 |
| People Management | 09 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan 2027 |
Important Notes
- If an intake is fully enrolled, your application will be considered for the next available intake.
- Updates to your application status will be sent to you at least 6 weeks before the programme commences.
- As seats are limited, please send in your application early to avoid disappointment.
- The last module will be held at NTU Nanyang Business School.
Programme Attendance
- Successfully admitted participants have to commit to the published schedule.
- The course duration is 30 weeks, with four Saturday classes per module.
- All classes are held in person only, from 8.30am to 5.30pm at the Lifelong Learning Institute (near Paya Lebar MRT).
- No make-up classes for absentees.
- Mandatory attendance is required for the programme info session; details will be provided upon successful admission to the programme.
- Nanyang Technological University reserves the right to change the date, time, venue, and mode of delivery of classes due to unforeseen circumstances or prevailing government advisories.
Course fee revisions are made to align to corresponding Master’s programme fees.
Course fee revisions are pending final approval from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
| Full Programme Course Fees in SGD (fees and funding quoted below are subject to revision) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fees BEFORE funding & GST | Fees AFTER funding & 9% GST | |
| Singapore Citizens (aged 21-39) / PR (aged ≥21) Up to 70% SSG Funding | $24,250.00 | $7,929.75 |
| Singapore Citizens (aged ≥40) MCES1 - Up to 90% SSG Funding | $24,250.00 | $3,079.75 |
| SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens / PR ETSS2 - Up to 90% SSG Funding | $24,250.00 | $3,079.75 |
| NTU Alumni Fee payable after 70% SSG Funding and use of $1,600 **NTU Alumni Course Credits | $24,250.00 | $7,406.55 |
2. Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (ETSS) Scheme
Funding/Programme Requirements
- You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module.
- You must complete and pass all assessment components.
You do not need to contact SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to apply for the above funding. Upon your successful admission to the programme, NTU will handle the funding administrative for all applicants. Billing is by module on the nett amount after funding and GST. Full payment is to be made before the start of module.
SSG funding is limited in duration and subject to the prevailing conditions of the funding agencies.
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens, aged 25 and above, and self-sponsored, may use their SkillsFuture Credit to defray full or part of the nett course fee.
Singapore Citizens, aged 40 and above, and self-sponsored, may use their NEW Top-up of $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) to defray full or part of the nett course fee.
You may check your SkillsFuture Credit balance by logging into MySkillsFuture.sg.
**NTU Alumni Course Credits
All self-sponsored NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their Alumni Course Credits (ACCs) as direct discounts on the course fee before any applicable eligible funding is applied.
For more info on ACCs, please click here.
FlexiMasters in General Management can be stacked into the Nanyang MBA or the Professional MBA at Nanyang Business School and similarly accredited under the following conditions:
- Up to 15 Academic Units (AUs) from the five courses of FlexiMasters may be transferred to Nanyang MBA or the Professional MBA.
- The AUs earned from FlexiMasters courses are valid for up to five (5) years for transfer of credits to a relevant/adjoining Master’s programme.
- Transfer of credits is by application and will be assessed and approved by the relevant Programme Owners.
- Transfer of credit eligibility will be reviewed by the postgraduate programme office upon application for a Master’s degree programme, subjected to all prevailing policies at NBS and NTU at that time.
- The minimum Grade Point eligible for transfer of credits is 2.5. The Programme Owners may recommend a higher Grade Point for transfer of credits.
- AUs from Graduate or FlexiMasters Certificate that are approved for transfer of credits will not be included in the computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average for the Master’s programme.
- The course must not have been used for exemption/transfer of credits into another programme
- FlexiMasters Alumni who are successful Master's programme applicants may enjoy course fee discount and subsidy schemes for the Master's programme.
Participants have to meet all required admission standards of the selected Master’s programme.
1. Our programme consists of five advanced business courses, worth a total of 15 academic units (AUs):
- Five courses, each worth three AUs
2. Each course comprises:
- 39 hours (including in-class component, online self-paced learning and assessment hours
- You are required to attain a minimum of GP 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, to be awarded the AU for each course
3. Mode of class delivery:
- The default mode of delivery is in-person classes, with considerations for online classes when necessary
4. Upon graduating, the following qualifications will be awarded:
- FlexiMasters will be awarded to students attaining 15 AUs, with a minimum GP of 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, from each considered course
- A Graduate Certificate will be awarded to students attaining 9 AUs, with a minimum GP of 2.5, a C+ grade equivalent, from each considered course
For more information on intake dates, trainers, and the programme fee, please click here.
While no pre-requisites are needed to enrol in the course/s, participants with relevant background and/or experience may have a better understanding of their course content.
Embracing Change with the FlexiMasters
"Coming from a creative background, I thought I understood strategy... until the programme pushed me to think deeper about people, processes, and outcomes. It completely reshaped how I approach complex challenges."
— Vector Control Officer, Zulkifli Mohd Salleh
Career Agility with the FlexiMasters
"The FlexiMasters in General Management gave me the confidence to think broader, lead with purpose, and transition from a specialist to a strategic partner."
— Talent Acquisition Partner, Janisia Chew
Profoundly Deaf takes on FlexiMasters
“The programme allows me to pursue my educational goals on a part-time basis and it is tailored around my work commitments and my activities. I am able to learn many things throughout the course in aspects of business strategy, people management, operations, company governance, cultural intelligence, and business negotiation.”
— Senior Associate, Alfred Yeo
FlexiMasters gives me a taster into an MBA programme
"I am trying to balance across more micro-credentials in management, leadership to really give that additional boost to elevate my career. I wanted to pick up management level skillsets without being in the long haul. The FlexiMasters provided that good balance, and also gave me a taster into what an MBA programme entails.”
— Regional Director, David Fong
Learning interdisciplinary soft skills with FlexiMasters
“As civil engineers rarely dabble in day-to-day operations, picking up these relevant skills in operations from the FlexiMasters helped me gain more confidence. The knowledge and skills I gained have not only opened up new opportunities, but also instilled a sense of confidence in navigating the workplace.”
— Civil Consulting Engineer, Wennie Sia
Awaken your confidence and self-belief with FlexiMasters
“The experience of the FlexiMasters has enriched me with a sense of empowerment I haven’t felt in a very long time. The learning strengthens my passion and experience in my domain expertise as a bona fide practicing Independent Business Consultant while still performing as an Event Director/Curator.”
— Entrepreneur and Event Director, Dominic Tan
1. What is the course schedule and duration of the FlexiMasters programme?
Please look under ‘Course Schedule & Venue’ for the schedule and duration of the classes.
2. Will I be able to pursue more than 1 FlexiMasters programme?
There are no restrictions but it’s advisable to take up 1 FlexiMasters at a time as the schedule might overlap. Eventually, all of the applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee.
3. I’m only interested in one of the modules in one of the FlexiMasters programmes. Will I be able to pursue that module?
FlexiMasters is a bundled programme. When you apply for a FlexiMasters programme, it will be considered that you’re applying for all the modules.
4. How will the credits earned from the FlexiMasters contribute to an NBS Master’s programme?
FlexiMasters is a stackable programme where credits earned are eligible for credit transfer to an NBS Master’s programme. However, participants are required to meet the admission standards of their selected NBS Master’s programme.
For more information about the NBS Master’s Programme, you may visit this link: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/business/admissions/graduate-studies
5. What is the course assessment like?
Course assessment will differ from module to module. This will be determined by the respective teaching faculty. Assessment components will be shared upon successful admittance to the programme. Some of the assessment components may consist of Individual coursework, Group coursework, Quizzes and Class Participation.
6. When will the course outlines be made available?
Course outlines will be shared upon successful admittance to the FlexiMasters programme.
7. Can I still use my Alumni Credit? When does my Alumni Credit Expire? Can I check the balance of my Alumni Credit?
Kindly email to PACE regarding queries of your Alumni Credit: [email protected]
8. Can I get a rough idea of the difficulty level?
These are advanced graduate Business courses embedded with academic rigour necessary for the academic units in the programme. Due diligence is required to pass the modules in the programme.
9. If I do not pass the course or any of its components, would the funding still hold? Or would it be revoked?
In the event you do not pass a course, you will not be eligible for funding. Hence, you will have to pay for any outstanding fees thereafter.
10. Will there be more details available on the course curriculum, such as the types of software being used and the specific topics covered in each module?
Once you have successfully enrolled on the programme, more information will be given to you regarding the modules.
Find out about the FlexiMasters route, the various subsidies and more here.
- An administrative fee may be imposed and there will be no refund of course fee for participants who withdraw from the programme after successful admission.
- Nanyang Technological University reserves the right to change the date, time, venue, and mode of delivery of classes due to unforeseen circumstances or prevailing government advisory.
- All FlexiMasters programme registrations will be submitted to the NTU Academic Programme Admissions Committee. Registrants will be notified of their admission status prior to the start of the programme, and NTU will have the final decision on FlexiMasters programme admissions.
- Nanyang Technological University will have the final decision on the mode of delivery for the class (either in-person or online) and participants will be notified accordingly.
- There will be no make-up classes for absentees.
- Participants who wish to progress to a Master’s Programme upon attaining a Graduate Certificate or a FlexiMasters must submit a separate application for admission and the criteria for admission to the Master’s Programme would apply.
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