Berkeley Technology Leadership Program
What you will learn
In this program, you will:
Gain an understanding of digital innovations, trends in digital technologies, and opportunities for digital transformation
Identify the strategies and processes required to lead the implementation of technology to enable change and solve problems
Explore the use of AI in business, assess the value of AI-driven applications, and formulate an AI strategy for your organization
Evaluate the current fintech ecosystem and how fintech innovations are reinventing traditional banking as well as creating new business models
Hone your leadership style and communication skills through live sessions and application exercises
Who Is This Program For?
For individuals who are in leadership roles and are looking to keep their organizations ahead of the curve through tech innovations or those who are on career tracks to take on technology leadership roles, including:
C-suite leaders and directors ensuring their organizations are prepared for the latest digital trends and disruptions
Functional heads and business leaders with a responsibility for driving tech innovation and strategy across their organizations
Mid- to senior-level managers and executives gearing up for tech leadership roles
Consultants who need to be up to speed on the latest technologies and business applications to offer superior solutions to clients
Program Curriculum
This six-month technology program consists of four pillars. Through a mix of live lectures, small group exercises, case study analyses, and self-reflection, you will advance your leadership acumen.
This program may include optional reading material that requires a paid subscription.
Program Highlights
Live Sessions with Berkeley Faculty
Capstone Project: Innovation Project for Your Organization or Venture
Industry Guest Speakers
Case Studies
Real-World Applications
Diverse Faculty Bring a Cross-Disciplinary Approach
Organization Examples
Explore challenges and opportunities in the technology sector through a diverse mix of industry examples.
Note: All product and organization names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The study of these products and/or organizations does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
You’ll walk away with:
A pitch deck for digital transformation that offers a technology-based solution to a business problem you face in your organization
Frameworks that help with the practical application of AI-related modeling and possibilities of implementing AI-driven solutions in your organization
An understanding of big data and the opportunities it presents for technology and innovation acceleration
Techniques that advance your leadership acumen with a focus on topics that will help you gain maximum traction on your tech initiatives
Testimonials
Faculty
Professor, UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
Pieter Abbeel is a professor at UC Berkeley’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department, Director of the Berkeley Robot Learning Lab, and Co-Director of the Berk...
Professor of Marketing
Zsolt Katona is a Professor of Marketing at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He is an expert in online marketing strategy and social media. He ...
Tenured Associate Professor; Distinguished Teaching Fellow; Faculty Director, UC Berkeley Executive Education's Financial Technology (Fintech) Program; Faculty Director, Center for Financial Reporting & Management, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Yaniv Konchitchki is an Associate Professor and Faculty Director at the Center for Financial Reporting and Management at the Haas School of Business. He is an expert in the li...
Associate Adjunct Professor, Research Scientist
Thomas Lee is an Associate Adjunct Professor and Research Scientist in the Haas Operations and Information Technology Management Group at the Haas School of Business. He teach...
Professor of Finance, Sylvan C. Coleman Chair of Finance and Accounting, Distinguished Teaching Fellow, UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business
An expert in institutionally complex areas, such as market microstructure and banking, Prof. Parlour researches fintech, digital payments, credit markets, and finance and has ...
Professor and Harold Furst Chair in Management Philosophy and Values, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Sameer B. Srivastava is Associate Professor and Harold Furst Chair in Management Philosophy and Values at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and is also affiliated with UC ...
Visiting Scholar/Executive in Residence UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Matthew Stepka is a Visiting Scholar and Executive in Residence at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. In addition, he is managing partner at Machina Ventures, an investment ...
Guest Speakers
Group Product Manager, Financial Data Systems at Marqeta
Stephanie has a background in management information systems, operations management, and marketing. She started her career at Deloitte Consulting in the technology practice wh...
Founder, SFB Technologies, former CEO and co-founder of Neema
Barak Ben-Ezer is a serial entrepreneur and expert in fintech and blockchain from Israel. He has founded (and co-founded) several startups and advised other companies in areas...
Founder, SFB Technologies, former CEO and co-founder of Neema
Barak Ben-Ezer is a serial entrepreneur and expert in fintech and blockchain from Israel. He has founded (and co-founded) several startups and advised other companies in areas...
Chief of Staff and Director for Innovation and Economic Development, North Dakota University System (NDUS)
Mark joined NDUS in the fall of 2023 to help strengthen the nexus between higher education and workplace and economic innovation. Prior to that, he was executive director of t...
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This program counts toward a Certificate of Business Excellence.
Curriculum Days: Four days
Pillar(s): Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Strategy & Management
A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to create a personal plan of study structured by our four academic pillars. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.
Certificate
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. Participants must complete 80 percent of the required activities, including a capstone project (if any) to obtain the certificate of completion. This program also counts toward a Certificate of Business Excellence. Successful completion of this program fulfills four curriculum days (minimum requirement of 17 curriculum days) toward the Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE).
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Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
FAQs
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Flexible payment options are available.
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