Be a Digital Innovation Leader and Earn an International Master’s Degree in 12 Months
Develop end-to-end capabilities across AI, automation, low-code development, and data-driven digital transformation
Apply AI tools and frameworks through real business projects to build a portfolio that demonstrates measurable digital innovation outcomes
Graduate with an internationally recognized MBA while building practical, enterprise-ready leadership capability
Course Overview
This digital leadership program builds enterprise-ready digital innovation capability for AI-driven business environments. As a hands-on digital innovation course, it equips you with leadership capability and practical skills to design and deploy intelligent digital solutions using AI, automation, and data analytics.
You’ll learn through a work-integrated approach that combines structured modules with applied solution development, whether on campus or through an online MBA digital innovation pathway, building working digital applications that address real business problems.
This digital leadership program develops your ability to automate workflows, design intelligent applications, and translate emerging technologies into practical enterprise solutions, suited to mid-career professionals, functional heads, and non-IT managers who want to lead digital transformation rather than just support it.
Digital Innovation Leadership in the Age of AI Acceleration
Develop a scalable leadership mindset using the Learn2Innovate4Growth (LIG) model and the 3Qs framework (AQ, IQ, EQ) to strengthen adaptability, innovation, and execution in AI-driven business environments.
AI and Data Foundations for Business Innovation
Build applied capability in AI model development, data analytics, and low-code application development to turn emerging technologies into intelligent systems that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
Intelligent Application Development and Automation
Design and deploy digital solutions that integrate AI, automation, and analytics to build intelligent applications and automate business workflows using low-code and AI-powered tools.
Capstone Digital Innovation Project
Apply your learning through a capstone project that integrates AI, automation, and data analytics into a working digital solution for real business challenges.
Leadership, Decision Intelligence, and Governance
Strengthen leadership judgment and decision-making capability to guide AI and digital initiatives, evaluate technology opportunities, align stakeholders, and ensure responsible execution across business functions.
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Professional Certificate
Digital Innovation Lead
($100,000+/annually)
2-3 years
or
Professional Diploma
Digital Innovation Consultant
($130,000+/annually)
5-7 years
Master’s Top-Up Degree
IT Manager
($9,000 to $10,500)
Source: PayScale, Glassdoor, and prevailing employment market rates
Step into high-impact roles driving enterprise digital transformation as a Digital Innovation Lead or Consultant
You become the driving force behind enterprise innovation by applying AI, data, and digital technologies to design and implement practical business solutions, exactly the kind of impact this digital leadership program is designed to prepare you for.
Develop the ability to manage digital initiatives across the organization while building capability in modern technologies such as robotic process automation, data analytics, low-code applications, and generative AI to guide and implement technology adoption.
Move beyond advisory roles. Lead execution. Build systems. Deliver measurable innovation impact.
A 2-Step Work-Study Digital Leadership MBA Pathway
Become an experienced future-ready digital talent with skills certification and international MBA credentials in 12 months
Build the technical and leadership capability to design, deploy, and lead digital transformation initiatives within business environments. Through applied learning and two capstone projects, participants develop the ability to build intelligent applications, manage data effectively, and drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and innovation.
What You’ll Learn
- Low Code Application Development
- AI Model Development
- Data Analytics & Management
- Capstone Project – Intelligent Application
- Digital Transformation Leadership
- Digital Learning & Development
- Digital Transformation-Entrepreneurship
- Capstone Project – Digital Transformation
Advance your leadership capability by integrating strategy, finance, and organizational governance to lead digital innovation and transformation at the enterprise level. This final stage strengthens executive decision-making, strategic leadership, and the ability to scale innovation across complex organizations.
What You’ll Learn
- Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Risk Management
- Export Management, International Marketing & Negotiations
- International Business Law and Tax Strategy
- Human Resources, Leadership and People Management
- Strategy, Organization and Project Management
- Business Communication, Career Development and Personal Branding
Build the technical and leadership capability to design, deploy, and lead digital transformation initiatives within business environments. Through applied learning and two capstone projects, participants develop the ability to build intelligent applications, manage data effectively, and drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and innovation.
Awarded by:
Advance your leadership capability by integrating strategy, finance, and organizational governance to lead digital innovation and transformation at the enterprise level. This final stage strengthens executive decision-making, strategic leadership, and the ability to scale innovation across complex organizations.
Awarded by:
What You’ll Learn
- Corporate Finance, Accounting, and Risk Management
- Export Management, International Marketing & Negotiations
- International Business Law and Tax Strategy
- Human Resources, Leadership and People Management
- Strategy, Organization and Project Management
- Business Communication, Career Development and Personal Branding
Personalised, work-integrated & outcome-based learning method
Learn in a competency-based curriculum aligned with Singapore’s skills framework. With a 70:20:10 learning approach, you’ll engage in expert-led projects for work-ready skills.
- Flipped Class
- Mentoring
- Self-Paced E-Learning
- Assessment
- Project-Based Learning/Hands-On Project
Submit your CV and get a career proposal that best fits you!
Get a personalized proposal for our Career Consultation session, tailored to maximize your career and learning experience based on your aspirations.
Career Advisory
Explore how you could be one of the top 10% in-demand digital transformation leader in the industry.
Learning Advisory
Configure a work-study learning pathway to deliver just-in-time digital skilling with credential for rapid cloud computing career progression.
Career Advisory
Explore how you could be one of the top 10% in-demand digital transformation leader in the industry.
Learning Advisory
Configure a work-study learning pathway to deliver just-in-time digital skilling with credential for rapid cloud computing career progression.
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Job Placement Support
Get assistance to improve your chances of securing your desired digital job, backed with more than 10 years of track record and built upon a strong relationship with over 2,000 companies.
Career Builder Workshop
Prepare yourself with resume-building, interview coaching, and industry insights sharing.
1-to-1 Career Coaching
Plan and align your career aspirations and expectations with the upcoming job opportunities.
Review of Career Development Resources
Get ensured that all your job search and interview resources are ready
Recruitment Activities & Interviews
Connect with our network of hiring employers to secure your digital job role.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our job placement assistance, backed by more than 10 years of track record, has helped an average of over 500 locals move into high-growth digital jobs each year, but we do not guarantee any job placement. We provide assistance that improves your chances of securing your desired digital job.
We have worked with thousands of hiring companies over the past decade and, at any point in time, should have more than 100 active hiring companies, consisting of both SMEs and MNCs across multiple sectors.
Some of our employers prefer younger candidates, while others prefer more mature ones. These employers recognize that mature candidates cherish employment opportunities more than younger ones and are more responsible and reliable at work.
Our programs are designed for working professionals, so you are not required to resign from your current job. Any employment arrangement is between you and your employer.
Our intakes vary throughout the year. Please register your interest with us to get the details of the latest upcoming intakes.
The part-time training sessions run from 7pm to 10pm (Singapore Time), around 2 to 3 sessions per week. Please note that there are self-learning components outside the training sessions, which need an additional commitment of hours per week.
Hardware: Intel i5 or equivalent, 8 GB RAM, 500GB HDD. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7. Applications: Microsoft Office 2010, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. Newer versions of the above specifications are highly recommended.
Yes, all lessons are taught in English. Discussions with peers and guided mentoring by industry professionals will also be conducted in English. If you are not confident in your English, do not worry. This is a great opportunity to learn and polish your English in a multiracial and multicultural environment, practicing with classmates, instructors and mentors from around the world.
Yes, you can join the Professional Diploma, either full-time (6 months) or part-time (9 months), as long as you can commit to the schedule. To progress to the Top-Up Master’s, you will need to provide evidence that you have completed and passed your bachelor’s degree before that stage begins.
Lithan Academy awards the Professional Diploma. It is an accredited training organization endorsed by government agencies under Singapore’s Ministry of Education.
Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU) awards the Top-Up Master’s. It was founded and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education in 2004 and was among the first universities to adopt digital and online teaching.
No. You will receive credentials from two awarding bodies:
- Professional Diploma, awarded by Lithan Academy, Singapore
- Top-Up Master’s degree, awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), Italy