Leverage deep technical knowledge to drive business transformation
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In today’s rapidly transforming business landscape, CEOs are relying on chief information officers (CIOs) to serve as key business partners. The modern CIO is one who can leverage deep technical knowledge to forge business solutions that create a competitive edge while driving growth and productivity.
If you have recently taken on a CIO role or are looking to step up to the C-suite, you will be required to integrate technological expertise with leadership and business acumen. The nine-month Chief Information Officer Program from NYU Tandon School of Engineering is an extraordinary opportunity to learn from industry experts and thought leaders how to excel as a strategic business leader.
of CIOs say their role is becoming more digital and innovation-focused.
of IT leaders made transformational responsibilities a priority.
of CIOs say they expect to ramp up business strategist activities.
While grounded in a technological background, today’s chief information officer is a business leader who knows how to effectively transform technology knowledge into business solutions. The role encompasses a wide range of functional responsibilities ranging from increasing operational efficiency and improving customer experience to transforming existing business processes and overseeing employee retention and recruitment. Additionally, the CIO plays a vital role in future-proofing the organization, bolstering cybersecurity protection, leading digital transformation, and cultivating employee productivity.
The Chief Information Officer Program will provide you with the tools, frameworks, and insights to:
Expert Faculty
Learn from distinguished faculty with deep practical experience and glean insights from global industry experts with guest lectures.
Success Coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Capstone Project
Throughout the program, work on a capstone project that will serve as a CIO road map.
Self-Paced Learning
Access recorded sessions that provide the flexibility to work at your own pace.
Networking Event
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the globe and build a lifelong network of executives from different industries at a three-day in-person event on the NYU Tandon campus.
Mentoring Circles
Connect with current technology leaders for three small-group mentoring and development sessions through the CIO Program Mentoring Circles.
Core Curriculum
Kick-start your program journey with 19 weeks of in-depth core sessions in information technology management and business leadership.
Flexible Learning Journey
Tailor your curriculum by choosing two online electives and gain the relevant skill set specific to your learning and career goals.
The program’s immersive nine-month learning journey includes a mix of live sessions, video lectures, and weekly assignments. The core modules will prepare you to lead your organization’s business strategies, advance technology investment initiatives, and develop cybersecurity resilience frameworks. In addition, you will learn how to recruit and retain diverse talent and leverage data to drive business decisions and customer experiences. Guest interviews with industry practitioners will provide an outside-in perspective on the latest industry trends. Your cohort will be assigned a success coach who will help you craft a learning journey aligned with your career goals.
Engaging Scenario-Based Learning
You will examine case studies or scenarios to develop your understanding of concepts, frameworks, and decision making in real-world business contexts. In addition to your core learning, you will be tasked with the creation of a CIO road map that will provide you with the tools and frameworks to succeed in your role.
Customized Learning Journey
In addition to the core modules, you will be able to choose two areas of specialization by selecting from a range of electives. These electives have been designed to enhance your leadership skills, widen your business lens, and help you take the next step in your career.
*Electives are subject to change.
A three-day in-person networking event on the NYU Tandon campus in Brooklyn, New York City.
The Chief Information Officer Program is ideal for business leaders responsible for overseeing information systems and IT strategy, resourcing, and planning. Whether you have just stepped into a CIO role or are a rising technology executive looking to advance to the C-suite, you will benefit from the in-depth curriculum, expert faculty, and invaluable networking opportunities of this program.
Requirements:
Our faculty are subject matter experts and leaders who bring extensive experience in industry as senior technology executives.
Sanjay Macwan
Minerva Tantoco
The nine-month Chief Information Officer Program has been created with insights from working CIOs and technology executives at the cutting-edge of business strategy. Designed by faculty with extensive practical experience in industry, the program’s curriculum is structured around three distinct areas of leadership — IT, technology, and business — that are crucial for success as a CIO. You will learn best practices for organizing, growing, and transforming the business of IT and gain insights into leveraging technology to bolster business. You will also acquire the skills needed to effectively align business goals, communicate technology strategy, and manage organizational change and risk.
The Chief Information Officer Program will provide you with the tools and frameworks to build your leadership and communication skills to excel as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the CEO. The immersive learning journey will prepare you for the next step in your career, and you will emerge as a transformative leader.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
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