Chulalongkorn University, in a landmark collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has partnered with five of Thailand’s most prominent corporations, including True Corporation Plc., to launch the Chula Leaders for Global Operations (Chula LGO) program. This groundbreaking dual-degree master’s program marks the first of its kind in the ASEAN region, setting a new standard for talent development in Thailand.
The Chula LGO program is designed to develop next-generation leaders with world-class capabilities by combining rigorous academics from the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy at Chulalongkorn University. Graduates will be awarded two master’s degrees—a Master of Science in Innovative Engineering for Sustainability and a Master of Business Administration (MBA)—along with the prestigious MIT LGO Certificate.
The five founding corporate partners are: True Corporation Plc., Bangkok Bank Plc., SCG PCL, Indorama Ventures Plc., and Banpu Plc.
Cultivating Leaders for a Global Economy
Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, stated, “This program aims to build a community of innovation-driven leaders who possess deep expertise in engineering, operations, and business frameworks. This holistic approach is crucial to driving industrial transformation and effectively addressing global shifts and emerging challenges. The partnership with leading private-sector organizations is essential in enriching the program, enabling us to develop a new generation of leaders with tangible, world-class capabilities.”
Sigve Brekke, Group CEO of True Corporation Plc., emphasized the company’s commitment: “Joining as a founding partner of the Chula LGO program aligns perfectly with CP Group and True’s commitment to elevating Thailand’s AI and digital capabilities to world-class standards. This unique combination of academic excellence from MIT and Chulalongkorn University will cultivate leaders with the technological competence, strategic vision, and management skills essential for Thailand’s digital future and for navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape.”
True’s Role in Driving Applied Research and Talent Development
Under the Chula LGO curriculum, students will develop expertise across six core competencies, including leadership, strategic management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), business acumen, innovative engineering, and operations.
True Corporation’s involvement extends beyond funding, focusing on tangible contributions to talent and innovation:
- Providing scholarships and enabling True and CP Group employees to participate in the program.
- Co-developing research and capstone projects that deliver practical outcomes and address real industry needs.
- Offering internships and hands-on learning opportunities in critical technology areas such as AI, digital platforms, cloud, and network innovation.
- Delivering guest lectures and executive sessions from CP Group and True leaders on technology, organizational transformation for sustainability, and governance.
- Developing long-term talent pathways for True employees in AI, data, engineering, and digital innovation.
- Co-establishing Centers of Excellence to advance the design, development, and application of AI technologies for sustainability and digital infrastructure, equipping the country to meet future challenges with real, measurable impact.
Those interested in applying for the Chula Leaders for Global Operations (Chula LGO) program can find more information at https://www.chulalgo.chula.ac.th
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