Universities Seen as Strategic Drivers in Preparing Future Leaders for a New Global Economy

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NUS Business School Senior Lecturer Ms Usa Skulkerewatana (foreground, first from left) and Distinguished Professor Andrew K. Rose, Dean of NUS Business School with Thai media representatives

BANGKOK,  – Universities are increasingly being recognized as playing a vital role in preparing adaptive and competitive human resources amid a rapidly changing global economic landscape shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), shifting supply chains, and geopolitical dynamics.

Dean of NUS Business School, Professor Andrew K. Rose, said countries and businesses that are able to develop strong leadership, strengthen talent, and respond quickly to change will have greater opportunities to thrive in the coming decade.

According to him, higher education institutions should not merely produce graduates but also serve as centers for leadership development, innovation, and workforce upskilling to meet evolving industry demands.

Echoing this view, NUS Business School Senior Lecturer Usa Skulkerewatana emphasized that investment in human capital development must go hand in hand with the adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Organizations and individuals, she noted, need to build talent readiness to ensure technology is used productively and responsibly.

NUS Business School has observed growing demand for leadership education and professional development programs, particularly among professionals across Southeast Asia seeking global exposure and internationally benchmarked training.

Amid ongoing global economic uncertainty, universities are increasingly seen as strategic bridges connecting academia, industry, and the labor market, helping nurture resilient, innovative, and globally minded leaders capable of navigating future challenges.