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Draw upon the cutting-edge research and groundbreaking thought leadership of Ivy League faculty and some of the top business minds from the world’s global business hub.
New digital technologies and disruptive threats are transforming every industry. In order to adapt and thrive, organizations need leaders who can think strategically and harness each wave of digital change to create new value for customers and new opportunities for their organizations.
The Digital Business Leadership Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is a comprehensive program that prepares global executives to create innovative digital strategies and business models and lead their organizations toward success in the digital age.
The Digital Business Leadership Program is designed with the needs of busy executives in mind. The program offers a blended learning format, including online and in-person faculty sessions, guest lectures, and case studies for maximum career and business impact.
Draw upon the cutting-edge research and groundbreaking thought leadership of Ivy League faculty and some of the top business minds from the world’s global business hub.
Exchange insights with accomplished peers, industry practitioners, and expert faculty during immersive in-person modules on Columbia Business School Executive Education's Manhattanville campus in New York City.
Devise solutions to real-world challenges, with a strong emphasis on implementation, using the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience you have acquired.
This immersive learning experience will enable you to:
Expertly Developed Curriculum
Grow your skills for the digital age in the areas of strategy, innovation, data, new business models, and transformation leadership
Ivy League Faculty
Learn from world-renowned Columbia Business School Executive Education faculty who bring deep research and industry experience to the program
Two Capstone Projects
Work individually and as part of a team on capstone projects that bring together the learnings on digital transformation and innovation
Peer Interaction
Engage with accomplished fellow participants from across sectors who contribute diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives
Eminent Speakers
Hear from leaders in the startup ecosystem, investors, and innovation hubs and gain new insights
Elite Alumni Network
Join a distinguished network of over 47,000 alumni worldwide, and receive select Columbia Business School Executive Education alumni benefits
Immersive Learning
Engage with peers, industry experts, and faculty during in-person modules held on the Columbia Business School Executive Education campus in New York City
The program’s two capstone projects are a crucial part of the learning journey. One is to be completed individually and the other as part of a group.
David Rogers is the world’s leading expert on digital transformation and the author of five books. His landmark bestseller, The Digital Transformation Playbook, was the first book on digital transformation and put the topic on the map. He has helped organizations around the world transform their businesses for the digital age and regularly delivers keynotes at conferences on six continents. His recent research focuses on new business models, innovation through experimentation, governance for growth, and barriers to change in digital transformation.
—DAVID ROGERS
Academic Director in Executive Education
Joe Brown, Director, IDEO
David Glick, Chief Technology Officer, Flexe
Laura Kornhauser, Chief Executive Officer, Stratyfy
Steve Serra, Chief Digital Officer, United Technologies
Vanessa Colella, Chief Innovation Officer, Citi
Seth Goodman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, SiteR
Tim Reis, Director, Google
Dan Siroker, Co-Founder, Scribe
Douglas Feagin, Senior Vice President, Ant Financial
Nick Katsivelos, Director, Microsoft
Fernando Riaza, Chief Marketing Officer, Merck
Fiona Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Walmart
The Digital Business Leadership Program is ideal for:
Program eligibility criteria include:
Join Columbia Business School’s worldwide network of more than 47,000 alumni and receive select benefits, including:
Upon completion of the Digital Business Leadership Program, participants will be awarded a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education.
The program journey features in-person immersion modules, online and live-online modules, and two capstone projects. The in-person modules provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in New York City’s thriving technology sector and engage with Ivy League faculty and digital experts. During the live-online sessions, you will learn from organizations at the forefront of the digital revolution and interact with eminent speakers from startups, investors, and large organizations.
Program Kickoff | October 16, 2023
Live online | One-hour program introduction session and pre-readings
Module 1 | Digital Strategies for Business | October 23–December 16, 2023
Online | Eight weeks, three to four hours per week
Module 2 | January 8, 2024
Live online | Three hours of faculty lectures and guest speakers
Module 2 | Project Work | January 9–28, 2024
Individual capstone project: future landscape and right to win
Team capstone project: online meetings with assigned teams
Module 3 | January 31–February 2, 2024
Three days of in-person learning in New York City
Individual capstone project: meet with peer mentors
Team capstone project: meet and begin working in teams
Module 4 | Project Work | February 5–March 17, 2024
Individual capstone project: northstar Impact and Business Theory
Team capstone project: customer interviews and initial testing of hypotheses
Coaching (live online): one hour of coaching per team
Module 5 | Part 1: March 18–20, 2024 | Part 2: March 21–22, 2024
Live online | Five three-hour sessions with faculty, guest speakers, and industry experts
Module 6 | Project Work | March 25–May 8, 2024
Individual capstone project: innovation stack and culture gaps
Team capstone project: testing of MVPs with customers
Coaching (live online): one hour of coaching per team
Module 7 | May 9–10, 2024
Two days of in-person learning in New York City
Individual capstone project: final meeting with peer mentors
Team capstone project: final team presentations on lessons learned
Graduation dinner on May 10, 2024
The Digital Business Leadership Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is an intensive Ivy League learning journey that prepares global executives to innovate new strategies and business models and lead their organizations to thrive in the digital age. It equips digital leaders with the skills to drive digital transformation in their respective organizations. Upon completion of the program, participants receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits.
Participants in the Digital Business Leadership Program come from large or medium-sized organizations focused on digital transformation and innovation within existing industries. The learning experience is designed specifically for participants with a minimum work experience of 10 years.
The Digital Business Leadership Program kicks off with an online introduction session, followed by a mix of online modules and in-person modules at the Columbia Business School campus in New York City.
Upon completion of the Digital Business Leadership Program, participants will be awarded a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education.
Applications to the Digital Business Leadership Program can be made online and should include an updated resume/LinkedIn profile as well as professional references. The application fees vary by rounds—applying earlier helps your chances of being accepted into the program.
Round 1
Closed
Round 2
Closed
Round 3
Closed
Round 4
Deadline: October 3, 2023
Application fee: US$200
The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the two-day annual in-person reunion and networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the program fee.
Flexible payment options available.