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13 Months
Online and In Person
The Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer (CAO) Program is a 13-month learning journey (including a two-month program break) into the world of business analytics, covering foundations necessary to lead analytics teams and drive strategic decision making. The program is led by esteemed Berkeley faculty who combine cutting-edge research with extensive industry experience. The comprehensive curriculum begins with three core modules that provide you with the foundational frameworks to build and lead a business analytics team. You will gain hands-on experience on effectively using tools that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive strategy and innovation across your organization. Following the core modules, you will choose one elective short course and engage in one required short course to further enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills. You will also apply program insights to a capstone project by devising a data strategy road map for your organization.
of companies say that AI and ML are key to achieving their digital transformation goals.
of enterprises will shift from piloting to operationalizing AI by 2024.
of large organizations will have analysts practicing decision intelligence, including decision modeling, by 2023.
High Touch
Live online sessions, group and individual project coaching, and guest lectures by industry experts.
Interactive Sessions
More than 150 hours of interactive learning with faculty, industry experts, and an accomplished peer group.
Forum
Theater-style virtual classroom brings the world-class Berkeley experience to you, wherever you are.
Peer Learning
Learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Core Curriculum
Kick-start your program journey with 21 weeks of in-depth core sessions in business analytics.
Capstone Project
Apply program insights to a real-world project guided by an industry expert learning facilitator through group coaching sessions.
Choice of Elective
Select one elective short course to gain relevant skills specific to your career goals.
Expand Your Network
Interact with peers, industry leaders, and faculty at the three-day in-person networking, conference, and graduation event.
Real-World Application
Apply program insights to your job immediately.
Alumni Benefits
Earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from subject matter experts and industry leaders.
Note: The live online core module sessions take place between 7:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. PT once a week. Topics and sessions are subject to change.
Note: Topics and sessions are subject to change.
Learn to make sense of and harness new technologies and technology trends to, design effective technology strategies and identify solutions to transform your business.
Across the core modules, participants will apply classroom lessons to a capstone project that evolves throughout the program. You will be organized in groups or can work individually on an opportunity or problem in which you are interested.
The project asks you to take the next steps in leveraging data to drive business objectives of your organization. Group coaching sessions will be led by an industry expert serving in a learning facilitator role. Participants submit a presentation that covers the following:
Earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
Networking and Events
News and Communication
Berkeley Resources
Note: All benefits subject to change
This program is ideal for senior managers and leaders who aim to leverage analytics in their decision-making processes and build data analytics teams in their organizations.
Participants are required to have:
Please note that the program focuses on foundations and foundational frameworks in business analytics. While some background in statistics and math will be necessary, the program may be elementary-level for someone possessing an appropriate graduate degree.
Shachar Kariv
Steve Tadelis
The Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer Program is a 13-month learning journey (including a two-month program break) into the world of business analytics, covering foundations necessary to drive business transformation, lead analytics teams, and excel at strategic decision making. You will gain hands-on experience in effectively using tools that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive strategy and digital innovation across your organization.
The Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer Program is ideal for managers and senior leaders across industries who aim to leverage analytics in their digital strategies, accelerate growth and innovation, and build data analytics teams in their organizations.
The Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer Program has three online modules followed by one elective and one asynchronous online short course — the Future of Technology, before a graduation and networking event on the Berkeley campus. The curriculum includes Economic and Statistical Foundations for Decision Making; Data and Decisions; Regression, Prescriptive Analytics, and Predictive Analytics; Inference and Measurement; Machine Learning and Building Data-Driven Teams.
Upon completion of the Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer Program, participants will be awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Business Analytics Leadership from Berkeley Haas Executive Education.
Applications to the Berkeley Chief Analytics Officer Program can be made online and should include an updated resume or LinkedIn profile as well as professional references. The application fees vary by rounds — applying earlier will help your chances of being accepted into the program.