Applications open for University Leadership Development Programme

University Leadership Development Programme for young Malaysian undergraduates open until 31 October.

The Axiata Foundation is back with their second intake of the ULDP for young Malaysian undergraduates, for the Axiata Young Talent Programme (AYTP).

ULDP is a two-week holistic education leadership development programme for Malaysian undergraduates, either studying locally or abroad, to hone skills and knowledge essential for future CEOs.

University Leadership Development Programme (ULDP) | Source: @axiatayoungtalentprogramme on Instagram

The application period runs from 23 August until 31 October, with the programme initiating on 19 November.

Each intake of the programme admits no more than 80 participants.

The programme fee is RM12,000. However, fees will be waived for all participants.

In light of the pandemic, the programme will be conducted virtually.

However, as Malaysia aims to shift towards an endemic phase by late October and should the circumstances permit it, the governing body will shift from virtual to in-person modules.

The ULDP offers prospective participants critical skills, industry knowledge, regional opportunities, experiential learning, and diverse community interaction.

The programme aims to enact leadership principles within real-world challenges in an evolving business environment.

During their first week, participants obtain knowledge on business fundamentals through applying critical skills and simulations guided by personalised coaches and mentors. At the end of week one, participants will undergo their first business operation.

Week two consists of gaining skills in business communications through business immersion. Following that, participants are to commence on their second business operation.

Concluding the two-week programme is the CEO Challenge as the participants delve into business operations.

“The most valuable part of ULDP was the continuous stream of feedback from mentors and teammates through the programme,” said ULDP graduate Nixshal Nantakumar on the ULDP website.

You can learn your strengths, weaknesses, and are encouraged to step out of your comfort zone in a supportive environment.”

Yap Jea Yi, a Taylor’s communication student said, “I think what attracts students to join the programme is the opportunity to learn from actual business leaders in the industry and getting valuable feedback and knowledge from them gives students the chance to refine

their leadership skills.”

Yes, I would love to use this opportunity to learn from the best in the industry so that I can enhance my leadership skills and take this experience as a building block for my future career prospects.”

Go to the University Leadership Development Programme website for more information.