{"id":167405,"date":"2025-11-21T19:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=167405"},"modified":"2025-11-21T19:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:18:51","slug":"chula-lgo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/chula-lgo\/","title":{"rendered":"True – Chula – and MIT launchs ‘Chula LGO’ to forge Engineering and MBA leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chulalongkorn University, in a landmark collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has partnered with five of Thailand\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s degrees\u2014a Master of Science in Innovative Engineering for Sustainability and a Master of Business Administration (MBA)\u2014along with the prestigious MIT LGO Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five founding corporate partners are: True Corporation Plc., Bangkok Bank Plc., SCG PCL, Indorama Ventures Plc., and Banpu Plc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivating Leaders for a Global Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat<\/strong>, 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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigve Brekke<\/strong>, Group CEO of True Corporation Plc., emphasized the company\u2019s commitment: “Joining as a founding partner of the Chula LGO program aligns perfectly with CP Group and True\u2019s commitment to elevating Thailand\u2019s 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\u2019s digital future and for navigating a rapidly evolving global landscape.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True’s Role in Driving Applied Research and Talent Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

True Corporation\u2019s involvement extends beyond funding, focusing on tangible contributions to talent and innovation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n