Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme

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*Based on past participants feedback

Campus Immersion and Networking Event
NUS Associate Alumni Status and Benefits (Subject to Approval)
CTO Playbook: Elevate your Modern CXO Blueprint
Access to Success Coach - To drive engagement and clarity

Please note that the programme duration includes a break week for Christmas from 24th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025, and for Chinese New Year from 28th Jan 2025 to 3rd Feb 2025

Final Application Deadline

Upcoming Round Date: 1 January 2025 | Application fee: USD 350

Limited seats available. Reserve your spot today!

Programme Highlights

Comprehensive programme design, 26 modules across 4 key pillars

Pre-Recorded Video Lectures* from NUS faculty for self-paced learning interspersed with live lectures from renowned NUS faculty and industry practitioners

Connect and network with high-achieving global professionals/leaders from across industries during the 1-day campus immersion and a networking opportunity at NUS campus**

NUS Associate Alumni Status and Benefits (Subject to Approval)

Access to Success Coach - To drive engagement and clarity

CTO Playbook: Introspect on the role within a technology domain and reimagine the application of technology initiatives

2-Week capstone project

Case study and application-based approach to solve real-world problems

Note:

The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the programme's desired outcomes.
The programme is designed to be delivered approximately over 9 to 10 months in a calendar year, including some occasional breaks that may be provided. This is only indicative. The actual calendar time may be more or less by a few weeks depending on the number of topics covered and other variables like breaks provided/not provided."
Assignments are reviewed either by success coach who is available to support participants in their learning journey and/or by the Emeritus grading team. The final number of quizzes, assignments and discussions will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
*This is a majorly self-paced online programme with some live sessions with programme faculty. Post- session video recordings will be available for up to 12 months after programme completion. We have a curated panel of industry practitioners who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions.
**For the on-campus networking session participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
*This programme will be delivered in English language

Who is this programme for?

Become a transformative technology leader to drive strategic innovation and growth.

Aspiring and Current CTOs: Senior technology professionals who want to shape and lead the technology strategy of their organization.
Seasoned Executives and Technology Leaders: Experienced leaders with 10+ years in the field, eager to drive digital transformation and create competitive advantages by efficiently managing technology functions and aligning initiatives with business goals.
Senior IT Managers and Directors: Individuals looking to enhance their strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and ability to implement complex technology projects.
Tech Consultants and Entrepreneurs: Innovators seeking to explore the latest trends in technology and digital strategy to foster business growth and assume senior leadership roles.

Key Takeaways

Develop an agile and effective technology strategy

Identify technology solutions for critical organisational gaps, Identify and implement new and upcoming technologies, Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors, Explore strategy, adaptation, and renewal in organisations

Create organisational frameworks and implement technological solutions in line with future technology trends

Learn about the latest industry trends and assess how these emerging trends may impact the organisation, Drive organisational privacy policies and environmental, social, and governance practices

Master the leadership skills and boost business outcomes

Learn best practices in the data and technology domain to align business objectives, Transform your organisation’s strategic position and competitiveness

Anticipate the scale at which products and technologies may evolve in the future to build competitive advantage

Consider effective frameworks and metrics of an organisation’s readiness to scale, Examine implications of technology trends: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Talent Clusters and Migration, Relate risk and uncertainty in innovation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme, participants will be able to:

Develop Agile Technology Strategies: Identify and implement cutting-edge solutions, communicate strategies to stakeholders, and drive organizational adaptation and renewal.
Integrate Future Trends: Assess and incorporate emerging industry trends, develop privacy policies, and promote environmental, social, and governance practices.
Enhance Leadership Skills: Align data and technology practices with business objectives to transform strategic positioning and competitiveness.
Anticipate and Scale Technologies: Evaluate readiness to scale, understand implications of trends like Blockchain, AI, and ML, and manage innovation risks and uncertainties.

Curriculum

A. Core Courses

B. Campus Experience and Networking Event

*The date for campus experience and networking event will be confirmed closer to the end of the programme, based on the confirmation from school and relevant stakeholders

Programme Faculty

Prof Alex Siow

Professor (Practice Track) Department of Information Systems and Analytics

A/Prof Sharon Tan

Associate Professor Department of Information Systems and Analytics

Dr Amir Monajemi

Senior Lecturer Department of Computer Science

Lee Boon Kee

Senior Lecturer Department of Information Systems & Analytics

Samantha Sow

Senior Lecturer Department of Information Systems and Analytics

Dr Ai Xin

Lecturer Department of Computer Science

Dr Ganesh N. Iyer

Lecturer Department of Computer Science

Dr Michael Gorriz

Senior Executive Education Fellow, Advanced Computing for Executives