Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 12: SRM Institute of Science and Technology has announced the launch of its Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives (PGDM-X), a specially curated 15-month executive management programme designed exclusively for working professionals seeking to accelerate their leadership journey without stepping away from their careers. Offered in academic collaboration with National University of Singapore, the programme blends immersive residencies, online learning, global exposure, and industry-led mentorship to prepare professionals for next-generation leadership roles in an increasingly technology-driven and globally connected business landscape.

Structured for mid- to senior-level professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and emerging CXOs, the PGDM-X programme is designed around the realities of modern leadership, where business transformation is increasingly shaped by AI, digital intelligence, sustainability, geopolitical shifts, and cross-functional decision-making. The programme enables participants to continue working while pursuing an academically rigorous and application-driven management education experience.

The 15-month programme follows a modular format comprising six on-campus residencies at SRMIST, five inter-residency online learning phases, and a seven-day international immersion at the NUS campus in Singapore. Participants will engage in intensive classroom learning, case-based discussions, leadership simulations, industry interactions, masterclasses, and global business exposure while immediately applying their learning within their organisations.
The curriculum has been carefully curated to combine foundational management disciplines with future-ready business capabilities. Key modules include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Business Analytics, Digital Transformation & India Stack, Strategic Marketing Simulation, Leadership Communication, Entrepreneurship & Start-up Management, Organisational Leadership, Financial Markets, Supply Chain Management, Design Thinking, and Project Management among others.

One of the programme’s defining strengths lies in its distinguished advisory and academic leadership ecosystem. The Advisory Board comprises some of India’s most respected management thinkers and corporate leaders, including Rajesh Godhwani, visiting faculty IIM-Bangalore and Mr Dipyaman Sanyal, former analyst Dow Jones and Blackstone, Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, former Director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore; Prof. Bibek Banerjee, former Professor at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad; Prof. Mukund R. Dixit, former Professor at IIM Ahmedabad; Prof. Amitava, GlaxoSmithKline Chaired Professor of Corporate Innovation at INSEAD; Archana Bhaskar, former CHRO at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and former global HR leader at Shell and Unilever; along with Prof. Vinay Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor at SRMIST and former Professor at IIM Lucknow.

The teaching panel brings together globally experienced academicians, industry practitioners, and business strategists from premier institutions and multinational corporations. Faculty members include former professors from IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, and Ashoka University, alongside industry experts with leadership experience at organisations such as Qualcomm, Intel, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Dow Jones, and Bloomberg-linked consulting ecosystems. The programme also features mentorship and interactions with prominent global professionals, policy advisors, entrepreneurs, and innovation leaders across sectors including AI, finance, sustainability, healthcare, and technology.

As part of the international immersion, participants will spend a week at the NUS campus in Singapore engaging in global insight courses, curated industry visits, and executive masterclasses. The immersion is designed to provide firsthand exposure to international business ecosystems, innovation hubs, and leadership practices across Asia’s most dynamic economies.

The programme further offers over 530 hours of faculty engagement, more than 20 hours of industry interaction, extensive project-based learning, capstone simulations, and access to the wider SRM alumni ecosystem of over 2,00,000 professionals across industries and geographies.

SRMIST stated that the PGDM-X programme reflects the institution’s growing focus on building globally benchmarked executive education pathways that combine academic depth, industry relevance, and leadership transformation for the future of business.
Admissions to the programme will follow a selective and merit-based process comprising online application, profile evaluation, and interaction rounds. The programme fee is INR 12.8 lakh, inclusive of tuition, international immersion, accommodation, academic materials, and travel components related to the Singapore immersion.

For more information, applicants may visit SRMIST Official Website or contact the admissions office at: https://applications.srmist.edu.in/post-graduate-diploma-in-management-executive-pgdm

About the PGDM-X Programme

The Post Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives (PGDM-X) is a 15-month executive management programme offered by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in academic collaboration with National University of Singapore. Designed exclusively for working professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging business leaders, the programme combines immersive on-campus residencies, online learning, industry engagement, and an international immersion in Singapore to deliver a globally benchmarked executive education experience. The curriculum integrates contemporary business leadership with future-focused domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Business Analytics, Strategy, Innovation, and Organisational Leadership, enabling professionals to accelerate career growth while continuing their professional commitments.

About the NUS Business School

National University of Singapore is Singapore’s flagship research university and one of the world’s leading institutions for higher education, innovation, and global research excellence. Ranked among the top universities globally and consistently recognised as one of Asia’s premier academic institutions, NUS is known for its strengths in business, technology, engineering, data science, and leadership education. Through its globally connected ecosystem, strong industry partnerships, and interdisciplinary learning environment, NUS prepares future-ready leaders equipped to navigate rapidly evolving global business landscapes.

SRMIST Contact:
Devadeep Konwar, Director – Communications
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Kattankulathur (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 19: “Cultural competency is not a soft skill; it’s the foundation of truly patient-centred healthcare,” said Dr. Jothi Clara Micheal, Founder of Healthbridge and former Country Director of Nursing at Gleneagles Hospitals, India, while addressing the inauguration of the 1st International Conference on Cultural Competence in Nursing – Embracing Diversity for Global Health Equity organised by SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).

The conference was inaugurated on 17 March 2026 at the Hippocrates Auditorium, SRM Medical College Campus, Kattankulathur. Nursing faculty, healthcare professionals, researchers, and students participated in the programme to deliberate on the role of cultural competence in nursing education and patient care. The conference witnessed registrations from across the country, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Jaipur, Jammu, AIIMS Patna, and Odisha, reflecting its wide national reach.

Delivering the felicitation address, Prof. Dr. R. Jayanthi, Dean (Medical), SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, said, “Nursing today goes beyond treatment; it is about understanding people. Guided by Tiruvalluvar’s four pillars of healing, the patient, the treating doctor, the medicine, and the nurse and other supporting staff, nurses connect care with compassion, culture, and communication to deliver equitable healthcare for all.”

Prof. (Dr.) Helen Shaji J. C., Dean, SRM College of Nursing, noted, “Cultural competence in nursing is the need of the hour. It enables nurses to deliver respectful, inclusive care across diverse cultures, bridge gaps in access, and advance global health equity.”

Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Shauna Houk, University Teaching Fellow and Associate Director for Undergraduate Studies Academics at Dalhousie University, Canada, said, “When knowledge is shared, healthcare evolves. In these spaces of collective learning, nurses remain at the frontline, driving care with compassion, skill, and a deep commitment to equity and justice.”

Prof. Ruth Martin-Misener, Director of the School of Nursing and Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Canada, said, “Research is not just discovery; it is about understanding people, cultures, and context. True global health equity begins when research is inclusive, reflective, and shaped with the people it serves.”

During the programme, the conference souvenir was released by the dignitaries on the dais. The conference features lectures and research presentations focusing on cultural competence in nursing practice and healthcare delivery.

Conducted in hybrid mode, the conference includes sessions by national and international speakers, addressing key themes in cultural competence, healthcare education, and contemporary nursing practice.

Group Picture of all participants at the first international conference on nursing

ABOUT SRM

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST-KTR) is a multi-disciplinary university recognised with an A++ accreditation by NAAC and classified as a Category I university with 12B status by UGC/MoE. In the 2025 NIRF rankings, SRMIST secured the 11th position nationally and holds a global ‘4 Star’ rating from QS, along with the India-centric QS IGAUGE Diamond rating.

Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global outlook, SRMIST-KTR has emerged as one of India’s most vibrant knowledge ecosystems.

SRMIST operates six campuses located at Kattankulathur and Acharapakkam (Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu), Ramapuram and Ramapuram Part (Vadapalani) in Chennai, Tiruchirapalli (in Tamil Nadu), Modi Nagar in NCR New Delhi, Sonepat (in Haryana), Amaravati (in AP), and Gangtok (in Sikkim). More details are available at www.srmist.edu.in.

SRMIST Contact: Devadeep Konwar

Director – Communications

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