Executive Education

Management, Leadership
& Governance
Development.

Equipping executives with fresh thinking and empowering them with a broader perspective of their organization.

3
Programs
29
Modules
40+
Faculty Experts
20+
Years Experience
About Our Programs

Transforming Leaders,
Shaping Organizations.

MAT ABACUS Business School provides executive programs to leading institutions in the region — including Leadership Development, Change Management training, and custom trainings such as Customer Service, Finance for Non-Finance Executives, the CFO Leadership Academy, and Women in Leadership.

Using tested management consultancy and co-creation approaches, we deliver highly customized, bespoke programs focused on the specific needs of your organization. Our programs bridge the gap between knowing, thinking and doing — turning everyday business challenges into opportunities.

Leadership

Develop confident, effective leaders at every level

Governance

Build high-performance boards and oversight

Management

Practical skills for operational excellence

Supervisors & First-Line Managers

Management Development
Program (MDP)

A program for departmental supervisors, field/project supervisors and managers making the transition from member of a group to leader of the group.

12 Modules 36 Sessions
01 Leadership Skills for Managers
02 Effective Communication
03 Effective Meetings
04 Conflict Resolution & Consensus Building
05 Understanding How the Business Works
06 Dealing with Change
07 Setting Goals & Managing Performance
08 Problem Solving & Decision Making
09 Creating & Managing Effective Teams
10 Delivering Successful Projects
11 Workplace Ethics & Code of Conduct
12 Negotiation Skills for Managers
Middle to Senior Management

Leadership Development
Program (LDP)

Designed to enhance management and leadership skills for middle to senior level managers who have professional expertise in various areas of the organisation and are responsible for driving results that directly influence performance.

10 Modules 30 Sessions
01

Leadership Essentials for Managers

Navigating the transition to management, leadership styles, and personality

02

Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

The art of performance through effective communication and stress management

03

Personal Effectiveness & Development

Deliberate practice, auditing personal effectiveness, and growth

04

Leading High Performing Teams

Team dynamics, dysfunctions, and managing remote teams

05

Employee Engagement & Performance Dialogue

Cultivating a culture of performance enhancement and motivation

06

Problem Solving & Decision Making

VUCA and 4IR paradigms, thinking outside the box

07

Human Capital Development

Talent management, succession planning, coaching and mentoring

08

Culture, Change & Transformation

Harnessing culture the agile way, creativity and innovation

09

Business Finance & Accounting for Managers

Financial reporting, decision making, planning and control

10

Harnessing Digital Technology

Big data, analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and digital quotient

Directors & Board Members

Board & Director
Development Program (B&DP)

Designed to sensitize directors about their fiduciary duties and responsibilities, and develop effective directors capable of operating in multidisciplinary, dynamic environments. Relevant for aspiring directors, those new to the role, and experienced directors seeking fresh perspective.

7 Modules
01

The Board & Committees

Roles, structure, principles, best practices, legal and regulatory responsibilities, and the Company Secretary partnership

02

Leadership & Governance

Leading with emotional intelligence, trust, board dynamics, ethical dilemmas, collaboration and independence

03

Strategy & Resource Allocation

Corporate strategy and execution, culture, transformation, resilience, shared value and sustainability

04

Risk & Performance

Internal controls, the risk universe, ESG risks, and stakeholder engagement

05

Digital Technology & the Board

Digital governance and strategy, big data, AI, APIs, ecosystems, and cybersecurity

06

Finance for Non-Finance Directors

Understanding the economy, financial reporting, analysis, and finance for decision making

07

Human Capital Development

Succession planning, employee engagement, the war for talent, and executive coaching

Our Faculty

Professors of
Practice.

We bring together the best professionals, also known as "Professors of Practice," who have not only excelled in the academic field but have caused a transformation in the marketplace through the organizations that they lead.

Most of them serve on the boards of organizations and are still creating impact by providing practical guidance to leadership teams on how to stay nimble while navigating today's dynamic world.

Throughout the years, we have developed a range of cutting-edge techniques and tools to support the leadership development of executives — by delivering highly customized, bespoke programs focused on your needs.

40+
Tutors, professors, researchers and certified coaches
20+
Years of executive education excellence
3,000+
Students benefit from our programs every year
10K+
Square feet of modern training facilities
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Interested in Executive
Education?

Whether you're looking to develop your leadership team, prepare aspiring directors, or create a custom training program for your organization — we're here to help.

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