Berkeley Technology Leadership Program

Expand your growth potential as a strategic tech leader
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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

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Live Sessions with Berkeley Faculty

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Capstone Project: Innovation Project for Your Organization or Venture

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Industry Guest Speakers

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Case Studies

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Real-World Applications

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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

The content was highly relevant to my role, and it has been delivered in a very accessible and consumable way. I feel like I've found a great deal of value in attending.
Tom Beastall
Executive IT director, Rullion
The best part for me was the exposure to new technologies and how the professors explained them in detail. I'm not a finance person and probably had a lot of lagoons on some material but kept reading ...
Angel Morales
HP Inc., Microfluidics Architect
I had prior knowledge of data/AI, so my best learning was understanding Fintech better. I liked the program structure and appreciated the value brought by the faculty to the class.
Deepa Hoskote
Manager Technology Strategy, Cambia Health Solutions
I had prior knowledge of data/AI, so my best learning was understanding Fintech better. I liked the program structure and appreciated the value brought by the faculty to the class.
Deepa Hoskote
Manager Technology Strategy, Cambia Health Solutions
The best part of the program is the community of learners. I had great conversations and found discussions with my classmates very encouraging.
Andreas Goedecke
Chief Business Officer, Eleks GmbH

Faculty

PIETER ABBEEL

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...

ZSOLT KATONA

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 ...

YANIV KONCHITCHKI

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...

THOMAS LEE

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...

CHRISTINE PARLOUR

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 ...

SAMEER B. SRIVASTAVA

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 ...

MATTHEW STEPKA

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

STEPHANIE PITTS

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...

BARAK BEN-EZER

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...

BARAK BEN-EZER

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...

MARK GORENFLO

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...

Path to Alumni Benefits

Enrolling in the Berkeley Technology Leadership Program can become your first step toward pursuing the Berkeley Executive Education Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE). The Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to acquire and hone new skills and to do so on a timeline that works with their busy schedules. 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.

Learn more about the program and associated alumni benefits here.

Networking and events

  • Join local alumni chapters or clubs in your region.

  • Participate in the annual Berkeley Haas Alumni Conference.

  • Attend select Berkeley Haas and Berkeley Executive Education Networking events open to the COBE community.

Exclusive Berkeley Resources

  • Activate an @haas.executivealumni.berkeley.edu email forwarding address

  • 15% discount on the list price of future eligible Berkeley Executive Education programs.

  • 30% discount on the list price of future eligible programs after completion of your Certificate of Business Excellence.

  • Gain public visitor access to select campus libraries and university database services.

News and communication

  • A one year complimentary digital subscription to

    California Management Review

  • Berkeley Haas Alumni newsletter

  • Berkeley Haas Alumni Jobs e-Newsletter featuring job postings from distinguished employers

  • Haas Insights offering the latest research and thought leadership from industry speakers and faculty

Note: All benefits are subject to change. The discounts mentioned may not be combined with other promotions or special offers.

Enrolling in this program is the first step in your journey to alumni benefits.

Learn More

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.

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Certificate

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). Learn more about how it works here.

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

Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 864 668 8832 (US) / +44 121 387 3504 (UK) / +65 3129 7057 (SG)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options are available.

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