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Technology Leadership

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About the Technology Leadership Program

Courses

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  • Live Online
  • In-Person
  • Online
  • Hybrid

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IT Project ManagementBUSA-41012

Units: 3.00

$695

Manage Projects in Fast Paced, Multi-dimensional EnvironmentsOften, traditional project management methods do not adequately meet the challenges posed by today s complex and fast paced environments.T...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Digital TransformationBUSA-41011

Units: 3.00

$695

Assess the Maturity and Effectiveness of IT OrganizationsDigital Transformation is essential for IT professionals utilizing technology to strengthen and advance their organizations. It includes the ad...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

The Business Side of Technology ManagementBUSA-41009

Units: 3.00

$695

Identify Business and Organizational Considerations for New Technology AdoptionWe are currently witnessing an explosion in technology advancements. Implementing new or updated technology requires a sp...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer

Think Like a CIOBUSA-41010

Units: 3.00

$695

Understand the new role of CIO in the digital economy and modern organizationsIn addition to leadership skills, the successful CIO must have a strong grasp of technology, business, management, finance...

Upcoming Start Dates:
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
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Learning Formats

Live Online

Fully online instructor-led training using live virtual class meetings via Zoom conferencing system. Participate in weekly discussion topics to help you engage with the content and share meaningful experiences. Please see course schedule for more information on the exact meeting times.

Hybrid Options

Available in both a workshop or cohort modalities. Get the opportunity to connect and collaborate more with your peers!

  • Workshop: take the last course, Think Like a CIO (BUSA-41010), in hybrid a format. Students will attend the first 5 weeks Live Online and the last sessions are in-person for 3 consecutive days. Please check the course page for more information.
  • Cohort: Develop a closer connection with your classmates and get to know your group through 3 consecutive days in person. Cohort participants will complete the program together and will collaborate on a final project.

Cohort Opportunity

Get the chance to connect and collaborate with your peers! Enroll in a cohort of like-minded students and complete the program together.

View the table below to see the schedule and formats available for the cohort option:

First Quarter
IT Project Management (BUSA-41012) 3 days in-person + 5 weeks Live Online.
Digital Transformation (BUSA-41011) 10 weeks Live Online
Second Quarter
The Business Side of Technology Management (BUSA-41009) 10 weeks Live Online
Think Like a CIO (BUSA-41010) 5 weeks Live Online + 3 days in person.

Additional Learning Opportunities

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Advisory Board

David Lee

Program Manager

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

August Terrence, Dr.

Associate Professor of Innovation, Technology & Operations

UCSD Rady School of Management

Bruce Wilcox, Dr.

Senior Lecturer of Industrial and Systems Engineering

USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Zhe Zhang

Assistant Professor of Innovation, Technology & Operations

UCSD Rady School of Management

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This certificate requires an application before taking any courses. There will be a $0 fee to apply to this program. Students will also be required to pay a $95 certificate fee upon enrollment into the program after acceptance. View the complete Certificate Registration and Candidacy Guidelines.