What Our Graduate Programme Students Say

The Master of Technology in Digital Leadership at NUS-ISS was truly transformative in shaping my professional journey. It helped me shift from thinking like a senior engineer to leading as a digital leader who now drives data operations and strategy across international markets for Sembcorp’s Group Digital team.

The programme reshaped how I view my team’s work through the lens of leadership, systems thinking, and long-term impact. Courses on data governance, digital innovation, and platform thinking equipped me to lead with clarity in fast-evolving environments. The capstone experience was especially meaningful, challenging me to turn ambiguity into strategy and ideas into scalable solutions. Overall, MDL strengthened my confidence as a tech leader and empowered me to drive strategic digital transformation with a strong product mindset.

I benefited greatly from the MDL programme, which proved to be intensive, thoughtfully designed, and highly engaging. It challenged me to both learn new concepts and unlearn familiar ones, offering fresh perspectives on digital leadership and transformation.

The calibre of the lecturers and the diverse cohort stood out, with rich exchanges that enhanced the experience. Most importantly, I was able to apply what I learnt directly to my work, from shaping digital strategy to leading change. MDL has strengthened my approach to digital transformation and leadership, and I would highly recommend it to those seeking to deepen their strategic and practical capabilities. 

My two-year journey with the MDL programme was a deeply enriching and transformative experience. It helped me move beyond a traditional HR lens to think more like a digital leader, reshaping how I approach decision-making, strategy, and organisational challenges. The practical concepts were immediately applicable, while learning alongside a diverse cohort broadened my perspectives and enriched discussions.

More importantly, MDL equipped me with the mindset and tools to prepare for a digital world and AI-driven future, encouraging a more holistic view of my long-term career and leadership journey. 

The NUS Master of Technology in Digital Leadership programme has broadened my thinking and challenged me to ask questions, push boundaries, and constantly innovate to create value. A digital leader needs to have the vision of what to do, able to communicate why we need to do it and inspire people to figure out the how to achieve it together. This programme gives me the thinking tools to go on the journey of becoming a true digital leader; constant practice, application and refinement will be the key to success on this journey.

The MDL programme was a deeply transformative experience for me as a technology leader. It helped me bridge the gap between technology, business strategy, and people to drive meaningful change. The programme’s emphasis on systems thinking, human-centred leadership, and real-world projects stood out, alongside rich learning from peers across diverse industries.

The capstone experience challenged me to translate theory into practice, while reinforcing that digital leadership can be intentionally developed through reflection and practice. MDL has since shaped how I lead teams, engage stakeholders, and drive transformation within my organisation.