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Purdue University's online Doctor of Technology program empowers professionals to excel in technology-related fields. This program focuses on contemporary applied research techniques, with two concentrations to choose from: Interdisciplinary and Construction Management Technology. Develop skills in applied research, technology assessment, and effective communication, enhancing your tech leadership career. Join us for Purdue's innovative online Doctor of Technology program.

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Tackle complex technology challenges and advance your career in technology leadership..

Acquire advanced skills in technology-related fields with Purdue University’s Doctor of Technology program. Designed for professionals who have a master’s degree or equivalent, this 100% online program empowers you to solve complex technology-related problems in business, government, NGOs and entrepreneurship. Our curriculum emphasizes contemporary applied research techniques, enabling you to accelerate your career and contribute to enterprise performance, efficiency and sustainability. You’ll complete a dissertation focusing on applied/use-inspired research directly relevant to professional practice.

Customize your Doctor of Technology by choosing from two concentrations: Interdisciplinary or Construction Management Technology. The Interdisciplinary concentration offers a diverse range of elective courses to align with your career goals, while the Construction Management Technology concentration provides comprehensive knowledge in construction industry management, technology, and safety. Learning objectives include conducting applied research, analyzing technology-related programs, and functioning at a high level in technology disciplines. Elevate your expertise with Purdue’s innovative online D. Tech. program.

Program Specifics

Learn more about the doctor of technology program.

Purdue University’s online Doctor of Technology program is tailored for master’s degree holders, offering advanced tech skills. Accelerate your career with a focus on applied research, addressing real-world challenges in business, government, NGOs, and entrepreneurship, culminating in a relevant dissertation.

Core Courses

Concentrations: Interdisciplinary and Construction Management Technology

Customize your Doctor of Technology by choosing from two concentrations: Interdisciplinary and Construction Management Technology

Interdisciplinary:  Purdue’s interdisciplinary concentration allows students to take diverse elective courses (24 hours required) in areas like Technology Leadership, Computer & Information Technology, and specialized doctorate electives to align with their career goals.

Construction Management : The Construction Management Technology concentration enhances construction professionals’ expertise with 12 specialized credit hours, covering financial analysis, strategic planning, leadership, and legal aspects for success in the industry.

• Digital Leadership
• Technology Research & Use of Data Analytics
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Leadership of CyberSecurity & CyberForensics
• Global Perspectives on Emerging Technologies
• Demographic Leadership
• Analysis of Research.

Tuition and Fees

$1,050 per credit hour (In-State Residents) $1,250 per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

90 total credit hours.

Domestic students and permanent residents may qualify for the following types of financial aid:

• US federal financial aid
• US veterans financial aid

Career Outcomes

Top Job Titles

• Analog Design Engineers
• Engineering Technologists
• Engineering Technicians
• Electronics Technicians

Top Industries

• Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
• Aircraft Manufacturing
• Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

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Are you ready to join the Purdue  innovators  and  changemakers  always striving to make giant leaps forward in our industries and fields? Start your application today!

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Technology Leadership Program

Program schedule is subject to change as events such as COVID-19 pandemic may necessitate adjustments to module dates.

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William D. Oliver

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Javier de Luis

Markus J. Buehler

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Organizations across all industries are rapidly exploring and adopting digital technologies to adapt and remain competitive. Traditional business models and processes are being redefined by the application of transformational digital technologies in managing or driving disruption. The Technology Leadership Program from MIT Professional Education will facilitate you to drive growth at your organization. It will give you the tools needed to develop an innovative and strategic approach towards creating business models as well as problem solving. 

Over the last few years TLP has emerged as the program of choice for senior technology leaders and experienced practitioners with global roles and aspirations. This program will teach you how to lead transformational growth by developing an understanding of exponential and digital technologies and innovations, and how to apply prevalent best practices within your organizations, sectors, and industries. TLP aims to enable these leaders to lead the charge at their organizations to drive growth, evolve business models, craft strategies and build innovative solutions leveraging exponential digital technologies.

After completion of TLP, you will be a part of a cohort of global leaders and practitioners. You will also become an integral part of the global MIT Professional Education network and will be considered alumni of TLP as well as MIT Professional Education

Through rigorous in-person and online lectures and discussions, you will learn how to understand, embrace, and deploy the appropriate innovations at scale for your organization to not only survive, but thrive.

This program is delivered in collaboration with Northwest Executive Education .

• Interactive MIT campus immersions and live virtual lectures with renowned MIT faculty 
• Learn from and network with prominent scholars, and a highly-accomplished peer group from across the world 
• Benefit from an understanding of the vibrant innovation ecosystem at MIT which is shaping the future 
• Experience key technologies of the future in action within MIT, and through interactions with innovators from MIT Alumni-founded startups 
• Cutting-edge curriculum focused on key concepts and frameworks

The Technology Leadership Program is designed for technology leaders and experienced practitioners from large corporations as well as startups. 

Relevant roles include: 

• C-level positions including CEOs, CTOs, COOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, etc. 
• Head of Engineering, Head of Technology 
• Leaders with a focus on evolving their organization’s technology management and growth to meet future needs 
• Engineering managers, product managers, and team leaders with a significant team size and budget responsibility  
• Senior functional managers and delivery heads with a significant team size and budget responsibility  
• Individuals with outstanding technical careers and leadership roles in a variety of settings 
• Any senior technology professionals with a keen desire to create new opportunities and shape the future of their organizations and industries by harnessing transformational technologies 

The program is designed for technology leaders and experienced practitioners from large corporations as well as startups – innovation-oriented firms who are focused on leveraging emerging digital technologies to remain relevant and competitive in the marketplace. These individuals are highly aspirational and have a keen desire to create new opportunities and shape the future of their organizations and industries by harnessing these transformational technologies.

Requirements

• A strong drive to succeed and aspirations for reaching beyond the obvious career milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, learn and apply new knowledge in varied situations.
• A minimum of 6+ years of work experience in functional, technical, or business roles.
• A graduate degree with a strong academic track record is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

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Concentration in STEM Education Leadership

What is a phd in technology.

Your coursework draws from multiple departments that are at the frontier of research in a wide array of advanced technologies.  Whether you seek a future as an academic scholar or an advanced leader or researcher in the public and private sectors, this degree provides an ideal pathway to a career.  A Ph.D. is a clear symbol of capabilities in research and scholarship, deep knowledge of a discipline, and proficiency in analytical and communication skills.

What is the STEM Education Leadership Concentration?

Program Objectives

This PhD in Technology Concentration focuses specifically on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) integration through design, leadership, and research. Graduates of the STEM Education Leadership program will be prepared to become leaders in integrated STEM in a variety of positions including university professors, K-12 teachers, policymakers, administrators, informal learning specialists, and others. A central theme of our program is preparing graduate students to use and conduct research that informs practice. Through our vibrant and robust graduate program, the research production around integrated STEM will address crucial needs across the country.

What distinguishes Purdue’s program is that it is located at a premier research-intensive university, and this program has a specific focus on integration through design, leadership, and research. The program brings together a dynamic set of elements that establishes Purdue University as leaders in STEM education. Graduate students will get the opportunity to engage in a vibrant and robust research program.

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• Dr. Greg Strimel  (Associate Professor TLI)
• Dr. Paul Asunda  (Associate Professor TLI and EDCI)
• Dr. Todd Kelley (Professor TLI)

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The Innovative Technology Leader

Choose a session:, 30 jun 2024 – 05 jul 2024.

Explore the intersection of innovation, technology, and business, and learn to drive strategic change across your organization.

We are living through a tremendous inflection point in history. Explore rapidly accelerating trends in innovation and technology and their implications for you as a technology leader. Recognize and seize your opportunity to write the playbook for the new normal.

Strategy. Innovation. Leadership. Today’s technology leaders need skills in all three areas. With change as a constant, the key to success is learning how to keep pace on a global scale, to innovate, and to nurture and develop value-creating ideas across your organization

In one week, you’ll work with Stanford GSB faculty and peers from around the globe to learn how to anticipate and respond to the complex and rapidly changing issues in the world of information technology. Experience design thinking as you apply this human-centered, prototype-driven process to your own business practice and personal leadership style.

Uncover the subtle and often-unseen dynamics underlying technology trends. Learn how to recognize the key drivers of innovation and understand the critical role of effective leadership.

Tailored to the complex and changing role of the technology leader, this unique program combines faculty-led learning, Silicon Valley speakers, and applied design thinking to teach strategy, innovation, and leadership.

Key Benefits

Acquire data, tools, and techniques to drive change and leverage technology across your organization.

• Explore how current technology trends in cloud computing, mobile devices, social media tools, and other areas are driving global growth.
• Leverage technology changes for competitive advantage in an uncertain future.
• Observe and understand the needs of users and customers through design thinking principles.
• Strategize about how to create a culture to support innovation.
• Recognize ways to build personal power and influence in your organization.

Who Should Attend?

• Senior-level technology executives with at least 10 to 15 years of management experience
• Executives with responsibility for building and deploying technology to serve their enterprises
• Examples of appropriate titles: chief information officer, chief technology officer, chief marketing officer, vice president of information technology, and vice president of product development

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Application Requirements

Qualified candidates are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis. Early applications are encouraged.

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The program fee includes tuition, private accommodations, all meals, and course materials.

Payment is due upon admission. Your space is secured upon receipt of full payment.

Awarded Upon completion

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Explore our carefully designed curriculum, and go deeper with select course descriptions or a sample schedule.

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Berkeley Technology Leadership Program

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Harness New Technologies and Drive Business Innovation

The tech industry has seen remarkable advancements in recent years, with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, data analytics, and other emerging technologies reshaping the way organizations operate. Against this backdrop, the role of a technology leader is also undergoing a profound transformation. According to Foundry , 85 percent of IT leaders view their positions as evolving into the roles of change makers within their organization, increasingly driving business and technology initiatives. A survey of tech leaders by Deloitte identified a renewed focus on organizations, with 62 percent believing it is a good time for their organizations to take greater risks. But how do you know which technologies will lead to breakout performance versus those that will just consume resources without a payoff?

Different aspects of AI — predictive and generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing — will be the most important technologies globally, based on research by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. As a result, the need for visionary leaders who understand the latest technological advancements and can create cohesive strategies around them is paramount. The Berkeley Technology Leadership Program is designed for participants who aspire to become strategic change agents and champion transformation in the fields of AI, digital, and fintech. It will equip them with the necessary mindset and skills to implement technologies that deliver significant impact in their organizations.

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

of business and technology leaders expect generative AI to drive substantial transformation within their organizations and industry over the next three years.

Source: Deloitte

of organizations expect their productivity to increase due to generative AI.

of executives agree that with rapid technological advancements, it is more important than ever for organizations to innovate with purpose.

Source: Accenture

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

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 and doing work with excellent people." — 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

"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

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

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.

In this opening module, you will get an overview of digital innovations. You will learn about the various applications of digital strategies successfully adopted by global brands and contemplate which strategies may prove to be the most effective in your organization.

In this module, you will discover how data can drive effective decision making through case studies from industries such as advertising, retail, and health care. You will see examples of techniques such as A/B testing, network analysis, and pre/post testing being employed to deliver business outcomes, and you will learn to identify opportunities for action in your own organization.

This module will dive deeper into data by covering the three main categories of analytics: descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive. You will identify the opportunities and limitations of data integration and learn how concepts such as data sourcing, data architecture, and data algorithms come together to form a holistic data strategy for your organization.

Understand the current state of problems in your organization through the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods. Envision digitally enabled transformations to your processes, and identify the metrics for the success of such innovations.

Digital technologies have created more opportunities for organizing complex markets. Understand the impact of digital transformation on business models. Assess digital products against platforms and multisided markets.

The right organizational structure can be instrumental in the success of your digital transformation efforts. Assess the organizational design choices that affect an organization's capacity for digital transformation.

With the rapidly increasing use of data and the accompanying concerns around privacy violations, data collection regulations have come to the forefront. Explore the ethical issues surrounding the use of personal data and how to navigate data regulations.

This module will explore recent trends in digital technologies and what opportunities the future may bring. Summarize your learnings from previous modules, and start compiling the building blocks for your capstone project.

In this module, you will explore the various applications of AI in business and the opportunities being created by advances in AI. Understand what AI is capable of, and identify possibilities of implementing AI-driven solutions in your business.

Grasp the fundamentals of neural networks and deep learning along with their common applications. Evaluate business considerations for implementing these technologies, such as data acquisition, training objectives, and performance assessment. Additionally, explore advanced techniques such as generative AI for creating new data and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for powerful analysis.

AI has enabled the automation of complex tasks through applications such as autonomous driving and chatbots. Delve into two cutting-edge fields that let machines "see" the world as we do and understand our language, including the challenges and possibilities these technologies present. Discover recent advancements in creating realistic images and text (GANs) and mastering sequential data such as speech (RNNs).

Understand the nuances of reinforcement learning and the practical considerations for it to succeed. Explore the applications of robotics, and evaluate the reliability required for robots to create value.

Formulate a strategy for the implementation of AI in your organization. Learn from failed AI implementations, and assess the value of AI-driven applications by using the 4Cs Framework.

People and organizations play important roles in the implementation of your AI strategy. In this module, you will uncover how to empower your organization to undergo this transformation through a case study.

Acknowledge the moral and ethical concerns associated with the use of intelligent machines and algorithmic decision making. Explore what the future of AI may look like, including human–machine touchpoints and augmented intelligence, and reflect on how AI plays a role in your digital transformation.

Understand how the evolution of technological innovations led to the creation of immense opportunities in fintech. Explore the fintech landscape and the factors driving its growth.

Identify the disruptive products that transformed the banking and financial sectors. Articulate the major trends in fintech and the new opportunities to explore those trends.

Explore valuation theory ledger, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies, and understand their applications in financial products and services. Look at network effects to understand how they affect factors such as competition, profitability, and pricing, and propose strategies to generate network effects in fintech.

Drive a fintech idea to execution by applying the Business Model Canvas. This module will cover all of the steps, including valuation, raising capital, and implementation planning.

In this final module, you will create a pitch deck for a digital transformation that offers a solution to a problem you have identified at your organization. As part of this proposal, you will also address the change management piece and how you would ensure a successful rollout.

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.

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 Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab. He works in machine learning and robotics. In particular, his research focuses on making robots learn from... More info

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 holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Eotvos University in his native Hungary and a Ph.D. in marketing from INSEAD, France... More info

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 linkages between capital markets, finance, macroeconomy, financial & information systems technology, and financial reporting... More info

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 teaches and conducts research on information and communication technologies to support innovation and new product development... More info

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 served on the Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board and on the steering committee for the New Special Studies of Securities Markets... More info

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 Berkeley Sociology. His research unpacks the complex interrelationships among the culture of social groups, the cognition of individuals... More info

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 firm focused on early stage, artificial intelligence and data science enabled companies. Previously, he served as vice president... More info

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 Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab. He works in machine learning and robotics. In particular, his research focuses on making robots learn from people (apprenticeship learning), how to make robots learn through their own trial and error (reinforcement learning), and how to speed up skill acquisition through learning-to-learn (meta-learning). His robots have learned advanced helicopter aerobatics, knot-tying, and basic assembly, for example.

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 holds a Ph.D. in computer science from the Eotvos University in his native Hungary and a Ph.D. in marketing from INSEAD, France. Zsolt’s research focuses on online marketing strategy, networks and social media. He studies how firms can better take advantage of new Internet technologies and how they can integrate them into their marketing mix. He has consulting experience with companies such as Autodesk, IBM, Kelora Systems, Singtel, Telkomsel, and Vodafone.

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 linkages between capital markets, finance, macroeconomy, financial & information systems technology, and financial reporting. He earned a PhD from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business (in Business Administration), as well as holding a CPA license and a Masters in Science in Statistics from Stanford. Before receiving his PhD, he worked in the private and regulatory sectors in roles including economist and as a CPA and Senior Financial Analysis Expert at PwC. He is also a military Special Forces veteran, as a soldier and commander. His research has been published in top-tier academic and professional journals and has been invited to present at several top academic institutions, hedge funds, investment institutions, and national security intelligence forums such as the U.S. Cyber Command.

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 teaches and conducts research on information and communication technologies to support innovation and new product development. He holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from MIT's Engineering Systems Division and B.A. and B.S. degrees in Political Science and Symbolic Systems (Artificial Intelligence) from Stanford University. He has served as a visiting scientist at the Computer Security Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a research engineer at the MITRE Corporation, and as a contractor for DynCorp-Meridian supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency doing research on Internet privacy and security.

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 served on the Nasdaq Economic Advisory Board and on the steering committee for the New Special Studies of Securities Markets. She holds a BSocSci from University of Ottawa, and an MA and PhD in Economics from Queen’s University.

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 Berkeley Sociology. His research unpacks the complex interrelationships among the culture of social groups, the cognition of individuals within these groups, and the connections that people forge within and across groups. In a prior career, Sameer was a partner at a global management consultancy (Monitor Group; now Monitor Deloitte). He holds AB, AM, MBA, and PhD degrees from Harvard University.

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 firm focused on early stage, artificial intelligence and data science enabled companies. Previously, he served as vice president, special projects at Google, where he led and incubated strategic initiatives. Matthew has a B.S. in computer science from Case Western University and a J.D. from University of California Los Angeles School of Law.

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 where she developed large custom software systems. She has worked in product marketing at Microsoft, IT strategy at Deloitte, and various roles encompassing revenue, operations, and product management at Marqeta—a fintech company whose innovative payment platform enables customers to issue payments with complex controls managed in real time. In her current role, Stephanie helps create the road map to meet the needs of customers and drive toward future success.

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 of strategy, technology, business development, capital raising, go-to market strategy, and marketing. Neema, a financial solution for unbanked and underbanked people to send money at a fraction of the cost of Western Union, was a top 7 startup from Y Combinator’s 2017 winter cohort and subsequently sold to a large insurance company. Barak is now working on a new venture to issue the world’s first sovereign cryptocurrency as a country’s official tender.

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 the Evening & Weekend MBA Program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. During his tenure at Haas, Mark oversaw development of a new online cohort with a brand-new portfolio of online courses. In addition to his leadership positions in higher education, Mark completed 35 years of federal service, both as a front-line submarine officer rising to ship command, and as a senior civilian executive, most recently serving as Director of Operations at the Defense Innovation Unit in Silicon Valley.

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 subject to change.

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 two 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 Berkeley Executive Education.

How do I know if this program is right for me?

After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email [email protected], and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.

Are there any prerequisites for this program?

Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.

Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.

What is the typical class profile?

More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.

What other dates will this program be offered in the future?

Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.

How much time is required each week?

Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.

How will my time be spent?

We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:

• Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
• Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule
• Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
• Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
• Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
• Completing your final project, if required

The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.

What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?

More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded. All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course. A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

How do I interact with other program participants?

Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.

What are the requirements to earn the certificate?

Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life. This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.

What type of certificate will I receive?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.

Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

What is the organizational structure of Berkeley Executive Education?

UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, dba Berkeley Executive Education, is a California nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of operating executive education programs in support of UC Berkeley and the Haas School of Business.

Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?

No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.

How long will I have access to the learning materials?

You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date . Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.

What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?

Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.

Do I need to be online to access the program content?

Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device. Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.

Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?

Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.

What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?

The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.

• Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE ).
• Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email [email protected].

What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?

Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.

I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?

Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.

How can I obtain an invoice for payment?

Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.

Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?

Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.

How can I obtain a W9 form?

Please connect with us via email for assistance.

Who will be collecting the payment for the program?

Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.

What is the program refund and deferral policy?

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Ph.D. in Technology Management

Technology management is now accepting ph.d. applications for fall 2024 admission consideration. .

The Technology Management doctoral program is designed to produce exceptional scholars with a deep knowledge of technology’s effects on organizations and work, technological change, technology entrepreneurship, and technology-enabled innovation who will go on to conduct research and teach at top universities across the country and around the world.

The deadline to submit your application for Fall 2024 admission consideration is January 15, 2024 (11:59 PM Pacific Time). Please read on for program details and/or reach out directly to Nelson Phillips, Ph.D. Faculty Graduate Advisor, with your questions and to learn more about the program.  Click here to show mail address

Technology Management invites you to explore the crucial role of technology and technological change in work, organizations, and society. Nelson Phillips , Faculty Graduate Advisor, Ph.D. Program

Curious about how technology and technological change influence people, organizations, and society? The Ph.D. program in Technology Management provides students with a vibrant interdisciplinary environment where they have the opportunity to work with leading scholars in organizational behavior, organization theory, technology management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. If you are interested in technology, regardless of whether you have a background in the social sciences, physical sciences, management, or engineering, we encourage you to apply. Technology Management is accepting applications for its 2024 Cohort on September 14, 2023. The deadline to submit your application is January 15, 2024 (11:59 PM Pacific Time).

Interested in applying? Please read on for program details and/or reach out to Nelson Phillips ,   Ph.D. Faculty Graduate Advisor, to learn more. Click here to show mail address

Technology Management is an academic discipline focused on understanding technology and technology’s effects on society, including how technology is shaping organizations and work, the process of technological change, technology entrepreneurship, and technology-enabled innovation.

The Ph.D. program in Technology Management provides students interested in technology and its role in society with a vibrant interdisciplinary environment where they have the opportunity to work with leading scholars in organizational behavior, organization theory, technology management, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Applicants will be expected to follow their interests and develop their own research program under the guidance of faculty.

We seek excellent students who aspire to become exceptional scholars and go on to research and teach at top universities across the country and around the world. You would fit our program well if you are interested in technology, regardless of whether you have a background in the social sciences, physical sciences, management, or engineering.

The program is designed to prepare students for an academic career as tenure-track professors. Graduates go on to research and teach at top universities across the country and around the world. 

All applications must be received by January 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

All applications require a non-refundable application fee. If you are a US citizen or Permanent Resident, the application fee is $135; for all others, the application fee is $155. No application will be processed until the application fee has been received. This fee can be paid by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or with a check/money order using the Check/Money Order Submission Form found on the last page of the application.

Application fee waivers are available to qualified U.S. citizens and permanent resident applicants through UCSB’s Graduate Division, not the Department. International applicants are not eligible for fee waivers. If you are eligible, you must apply for the fee waiver at the end of your application on the payment page. Fee waivers take approximately two weeks to be approved, so please apply early.

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We seek students who want to become exceptional scholars and who will go on to research and teach at top universities across the country and around the world. You would fit our program well if you are interested in technology-related work regardless of whether you have a background in the social sciences, physical sciences, management or engineering.

Our program integrates organizational studies with technology and innovation studies in an interdisciplinary environment that transcends the distinctions between disciplines. If you come from a technology or scientific background we will teach you about the importance of organizations and social systems. If you have a social science or management background you will learn to understand the role of technology and innovation in shaping organizational action.

The job market for interdisciplinary Ph.Ds. with training in technology and organizations is expected to be strong over the next decade. We anticipate that most graduates will pursue academic positions in Schools of Communication (where the study of organization and technology is increasing swiftly), in Schools of Information (which are being rapidly founded across the country), in Schools of Engineering (that are increasingly interested in the social aspects of technical work), and in Business Schools (where the study of technology innovation and entrepreneurship is growing). Unlike the demand for Ph.D. tenure track faculty in many other disciplines, the number of tenure track openings in these schools exceeds the number of Ph.Ds. awarded each year, and that gap is increasing.

UCSB is world renowned for its interdisciplinary culture. Faculty and students are encouraged to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries and to pioneer exciting new interdisciplinary fields and programs. The Technology Management Program is just such a program. Our faculty is world renowned for its commitment to interdisciplinarity. The faculty have backgrounds that range from engineering and management to the social sciences. We encourage our students to explore courses and to make links to faculty in the social sciences, environmental science, and other engineering departments. The Technology Management Program is housed in the College of Engineering ranked as the number one in the world among public universities for engineering research. The National Research Council ranks all the College of Engineering’s research programs among the top five for their disciplines.

Stephen Barley, Distinguished Professor, Technology Management

Barley has written over 100 articles on the impact of new technologies on work, the organization of technical work, and organizational culture. He is currently researching corporate power in the United States, artificial intelligence and work. His PhD is from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and he was formerly on the faculty at Cornell University and Stanford School of Engineering.

Matt Beane, Assistant Professor, Technology Management

Beane studies the impact of introducing machine intelligence—and specifically robotics—into the workplace. Matt has done extensive field research in settings such as robotic surgery and robotic materials transport. His PhD is from MIT’s Sloan School of Management. Prior to academia, he worked as a strategic advisor with several robotics startups.

Paul Leonardi, Professor, D epartment Chair

Leonardi is the Chair of the Technology Management Department. His research, teaching, and consulting focus on helping companies to create and share knowledge more effectively. He has authored more than 50 articles on how implementing new technologies and harnessing the power of informal social networks can help companies take advantage of their knowledge assets to create innovative products and services. His PhD is from Stanford, and was previously on the faculty at Northwestern University.

Nelson Phillips, Professor, Technology Management

Phillips’ has written over 200 articles and 6 books that cut across organization theory, innovation, and technology. He teaches courses on leadership, strategy, and teamwork. His PhD is from University of Alberta, and was previously on the faculty at Cambridge, McGill, and Imperial College London. His BS is in EE/CS from the University of Calgary and prior to academia worked as an engineer.

Renee Rottner, Associate Professor, Technology Management

Rottner’s research focuses on the dynamics of innovation,  including NASA projects, semiconductor startups, and Federal nanotechnology initiatives. She teaches courses on organizational behavior and negotiations. Her PhD is from UC-Irvine, and was previously on the faculty at New York University. Prior to academia, she co-founded an electro-optics company and an avatar-based educational platform for science education.

Jessica J. Santana, Assistant Professor, Technology Management

Santana studies the role of networks in innovation and entrepreneurship in settings including synthetic biology and cryptocurrency crowdfunding. She develops computational techniques to conduct her research. Her PhD is from Stanford in Sociology, and an M.Sc. Information Science from UC-Berkeley. Prior to academia, she was a Senior Product Manager at Electronic Arts, a consultant with Monitor Group, and a cofounder of a mobile augmented reality startup.

Mary Tripsas, Professor, Technology Management

Tripsas is a leading management scholar whose research and teaching focus on disruptive technological innovation and entrepreneurship. Her PhD is from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, MBA from Harvard, and B.S. in Computer Science and Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana. Previously, she was on the faculty at Harvard Business School, Wharton (U Penn), and Boston College. Prior to academia, she was a consultant for the Monitor Group and worked as a software and sales engineer for IBM.

Sukhun Kang, Assistant Professor, Technology Management

Kang studies innovation and entrepreneurship within biopharmaceutical and high-tech industries His PhD is from the London Business School, and has a BS in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, ad a MS from the University of Southern California in Computer Engineering and Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Prior to academia, he worked as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics.

Dylan Kreis, Doctoral Candidate

Kreis received his MS in Information Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and his BBA in Economics and Management Information Systems from Baylor University. His interests include the impact of new technologies on workers and the nature of work within organizations.

Roni Shen, D octoral Candidate

Shen earned her BS in Aquatic Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and has since worked in fields such as fisheries management, veterinary medicine and organizational development. Her interests include the impacts of remote work on team dynamics, diversity in the tech industry, and work culture within organizations.

Sienna Parker, Doctoral Candidate

Parker received her BS in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy. After graduation, she spent three years in Silicon Valley including working at LinkedIn and a housing technology start-up. Her research interests include aging in the workforce, technology skills development, and occupational identity.

Fares Ahmad, PhD Student

Ahmad earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and his Master of Social Science from UCLA. He has over a decade of international experience scaling technologies for organizations such as Procter & Gamble, Apple, Boeing, and GE Aviation. Fares is currently studying the intersection of compassion and technology.

Mostafa Khoshbash, PhD Student

Khoshbash received a BS in Electrical Engineer from Sharif University of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration (Strategy) from the University of Tehran. He has published his work in Research Policy, and is interested in innovation processes and the role of platform technologies.

Brandon Lepine, PhD Student

Lepine studied Business Administration, concentrating in Finance, at Boston University. After graduation, he worked in operations management roles at Amazon and other e-commerce firms. He then obtained his Masters in Business Analytics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is primarily interested in the adoption of AI-based healthcare informatics tools used to support clinician decision making and its efficacy in attenuating implicit bias in healthcare delivery.

Danielle Morales, PhD Student

Morales earned her MA in Sociology from California State University-Northridge, and her BA in Sociology from University of California-Riverside.  Her research interests are in organizational behavior, social network analysis, and computational sociology. Her research leverages big data to increase equity in public spaces for traditionally marginalized communities.

Virginia Leavall

Job Upon Graduating: Assistant Professor, Judge Business School, Cambridge University

Dissertation: The future isn’t what it used to be: Anticipatory organizing in the digital transformation of water infrastructure.

Primary Advisor:  Paul Leonardi

Dr. Leavell’s research focuses on the relationship between organizational anticipation and digital technologies. Her research investigates both how ideas about the future influence work and organizing during the lead-up to the implementation of digital technologies and also how organizations use digital technologies to make predictions about the future. She uses ethnographic methods and social network analysis. Her dissertation investigated anticipatory organizing in the context of water infrastructure management. Dr. Leavell has a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Georgetown University and a Master of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara.

Danielle Bovenberg

Job Upon Graduating: Postdoctoral Researcher, Yale School of Management  

Dissertation:  The Role of Scientific Support Occupations in the Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge in Core Facilities

Dr. Bovenberg  studies occupations and technological innovation. Specifically, she studies how scientific support occupations (e.g., staff scientists, equipment engineers and laboratory technicians) connect ostensibly distant domains of science through their knowledge of scientific instrumentation and technique. Her dissertation research was set in a nanofabrication facility, which are key nodes in the United States’ semiconductor R&D infrastructure. Her research is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Dr. Bovenberg earned her BA in Social Sciences with a minor in Statistics from Utrecht University  and her MSc. in Culture, Organization and Management from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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In order to complete your graduate application, you will be required to upload the following four documents in your online application:

• Statement of Purpose
• Personal History and Diversity Statement
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Supplemental Document: Writing Sample

1. Statement of Purpose

Give a brief statement outlining your reasons for undertaking a graduate program, your particular area of specialization within the major field (in which you majored as an undergraduate or master's student), your past academic work, and your plans for future occupation or profession. Also include any additional information that may assist the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UC Santa Barbara. In your Statement of Purpose, please clearly emphasize your research interests, experience, and goals.

2. Personal History and Diversity Statement

UC Santa Barbara is interested in a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. Please describe any aspects of your personal background, accomplishments, or achievements that you feel are important in evaluating your application for graduate study. For example, please describe if you have experienced economic challenges in achieving higher education, such as being financially responsible for family members or dependents, having to work significant hours during undergraduate schooling or coming from a family background of limited income. Please describe if you have any unusual or varied life experiences that might contribute to the diversity of the graduate group, such as fluency in other languages, experience living in bicultural communities, academic research interests focusing on cultural, societal, or educational problems as they affect underserved segments of society, or evidence of an intention to use the graduate degree toward serving disadvantaged individuals or populations.

3. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

List your positions of employment or volunteer work/community service since high school, either full or part-time, including the hours per week worked and the nature and dates of employment or service.

4. Supplemental Document: Writing Sample

A writing sample of no more than 40 pages in length. Writing samples should be substantial papers written in English in an upper-division or graduate class.

Document Uploads

UC Santa Barbara accepts PDF and Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx) documents for upload in the online application. The maximum file size allowed is 4 MB per document. You may view and replace documents you have uploaded. Once you click the "Lock" button, you will not be able to replace what you have uploaded. Please preview each document carefully to ensure you have uploaded the correct documents. Graduate Division and departmental staff will not be able to replace documents for you once you have locked a document.

Documents must be uploaded to the online application absolutely no later than 11:59 PM Pacific Time by the application deadline. Documents received after 11:59 PM on the departmental application deadline may be considered ineligible for review, and your application may be marked as Incomplete, and therefore unreviewable, by the department. The application fee is non-refundable for incomplete applications.

Three letters of recommendation are required as part of your application (at least two from professors). You will be asked to supply the name, email address, and current institution of each recommender. Once supplied, the online application will provide instructions to each of your recommenders via email.

If you are using a Letter Service (such as Interfolio or a university career center) to submit one or more letters, you will be able to indicate this information within the recommender profile. UCSB needs a rating on our rating scale from each recommender you indicate. If the letter will come from a letter service, we will only request the necessary rating from your recommender.

Letters Submitted via Postal Mail

Online submission is the preferred method for submitting letters of recommendation. If your recommender is unable to submit a letter online, a letter of recommendation may be sent directly to the Technology Management Program address below. A Letter of Recommendation Coversheet must accompany the letter. You must still add the recommender's information to your online application.

University of California, Santa Barbara Technology Management Program 1333 Phelps Hall, MC 5129 Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5129

You are required to upload an official transcript created by your university. This transcript will be used to review and evaluate your application. Scan and upload all pages of your official transcript from this institution (including the grading scale, which may be on the backside of the transcript). The uploaded transcript must be an official transcript, produced by the university with all appropriate seals/stamps. Remove your Social Security Number by crossing/blacking out numbers before uploading (if applicable).

International Applicants: Please include your degree certificate within the same file if you have received your degree. You must upload both the original language transcript and certified English translation. English transcripts are required and must be a complete, exact and literal translation of the original transcripts. English translations must be provided by the school or an official agency.

Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). Official transcripts must be sent to the UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division by mail directly from the school in the institution's sealed envelope. Final/Official transcripts must be received before the first day of instruction of the quarter to which you are admitted.

GRE or GMAT

For all tests, UCSB reviews only the most recent and complete set of test scores reported. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants. Official GRE scores are those submitted directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Official GRE test scores are valid for five years after the testing year in which the test was taken (July 1–June 30). The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) will serve as an acceptable alternative. There are no minimum required GRE or GMAT scores; however the ideal applicant will score in the top 20 percent of each test. 

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB.

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or the IELTS. The university minimum TOEFL score requirement is 550 when taking the paper based test (PBT) and 80 when taking the internet based test (IBT). The university minimum IELTS score for consideration is an Overall Band Score of 7. Departments may require a higher minimum score for either test. Official test score dates must be within two years from the day the applicant submits the online graduate application.

Exemptions will be considered for students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution whose official language of instruction is English. Applicants must provide final/official transcripts indicating (1) completion of the degree program and (2) English as the official language of instruction. Please contact the Technology Management Program if you have any questions.

TOEFL Reporting Applicants taking the TOEFL must make arrangements directly with the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Instruct ETS to report scores to UCSB at institution code 4835.  The online application requires you to enter the Test Date and sixteen digit Registration Number found on your official Report of Scores from ETS.

IELTS Reporting Applicants taking the IELTS must make arrangements directly with IELTS for testing and score reporting. UCSB prefers paper test reports from IELTS.  Please have paper test reports sent to the Graduate Division:

UCSB Graduate Division   Attn: Graduate Admissions 3117 Cheadle Hall   Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2070

If you choose to have you scores reported electronically you must email using the form below with a notification that your scores have been reported online.  Provide your Centre Number, Candidate Number, and Test Date in your email. The online application requires you to enter the Centre Number, Candidate Number, and Date found on your Test Report Form from IELTS.

All applications require a non-refundable application fee of $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $155 for international applicants. No application will be processed until the application fee has been received. This fee can be paid by credit card or with a check/money order using the Check/Money Order Submission Form found on the last page of the application.

Fee Waivers A limited number of application fee waivers are available to qualified U.S. citizens and permanent residents who demonstrate evidence of financial need or proof of participation in an undergraduate research program. McNair Scholars and Project 1000 applicants are among those eligible. Fee waivers are not available to international applicants.

You may apply for a fee waiver through the online application. This is reviewed by the Graduate Division. Graduate Division will notify you via online application if they will grant you the fee waiver request or not. Within your application, click on the Payment Information tab and scroll down to the fee waiver information. Submit your request online by selecting the option relevant to you and uploading your supporting documentation. You must submit your fee waiver request at least two weeks before the application deadline. Do not submit a fee waiver request the day before the application deadline; it will not be processed, and your application will not be reviewed.

It is important that proposed departments are notified of any changes in your address, phone number, or e-mail address during the application process. Otherwise, important notifications regarding applications, missing supporting materials, or admissions decisions may be seriously delayed or lost. Departments will notify the Graduate Division of any changes.

Please note that once your application has been submitted, you cannot make changes to the content of your online application. Please review your application carefully before submitting and print out a copy for your files.

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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Educational technology leadership (phd).

The Doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership develops technology leaders responsible for instructional design, human resource development, professional development, project management, and/or continuing education of employees. Graduates will be able to design, implement, evaluate, and manage educational technology programs for use in a variety of fields, including PK-12 education, higher education, corporate training, medicine, and continuing education in professional settings.

The goals of doctoral study are to develop abilities for research and critical thinking in the field of educational technology on both a theoretical and practical level; develop competency in technology program development, implementation, and evaluation; improve the connection between technology and the teaching and learning process; build a strong professional background in areas related to educational technology; and support and lead reform and change efforts related to technology practices and human resource management. The coursework, which is fully online, will assist in facilitating the exploration, discussion, and understanding of challenges and possibilities of educational technology in a variety of educational settings.

General Graduate Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic  catalog .

New students are accepted into graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study in the fall, spring, or summer semesters.  Previously admitted students seeking to change programs may do so at the beginning of a semester (only) by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app .  Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards at the time of requesting a program change.

Students awarded the Ed.S. in Leadership (non-licensure) at CUC are not eligible for admission to this doctoral program at CUC. 

Upon completion of the nine required hours of dissertation coursework, candidates must maintain continuous enrollment with DISS-8000 Dissertation Supervision until program completion.

Doctoral Graduation Requirements

• Have on file an application as a doctoral graduate student in this program.
• Have on file one official transcript from EACH college/university attended of all previous coursework taken.
• the credit hours and levels as designated,
• within the specified time limit,
• with grades of C- or higher,
• with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 
• Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.  
• If transfer credit is approved to be applied: have on file an approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s) or evaluation(s).
• Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
• Have on record the dissertation uploaded into ProQuest.
• Take and pass the final examination or terminal requirements in the program during or after the final course.
• Approval of the faculty.
• All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).

Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program, degree and graduation/completion requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to graduation requirements.

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Technology Leadership Cornell Certificate Program

Overview and courses.

Whether you’re in software engineering, web development, or IT, professionals in the technology industry are uniquely suited to be strong leaders through their mastery of analysis and problem-solving skills. Yet many lack formal management training in the soft skills necessary to help tech teams and organizations reach their highest potential.

In this certificate program, you’ll have the opportunity to analyze your own leadership attributes and decision-making styles as a technology leader; strengthen essential communication, motivation, and influencing skills; and ultimately prepare for future growth and success in the management of technical and project teams.

For the best experience in this program it is recommended to take these courses in the order that they appear.

This program includes a year of free access to Symposium! These events feature several days of live, highly participatory virtual Zoom sessions with Cornell faculty and experts to explore the most pressing leadership topics. Symposium events are held several times throughout the year. Once enrolled in your program, you will receive information about upcoming events.

Throughout the year, you may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete the certificate program.

Course list

Strengths-based technology leadership.

As leaders, we often give and receive feedback about weaknesses and development opportunities. There are typically systems and processes within organizations that encourage this type of feedback and drive employees to improve in specific areas. The question is, why do we spend so much time on weakness, and does it help?

In this course, you will take a different approach to leadership development. Leading from strength is about looking at what someone is naturally good at, as well as the skills gained through experience. You will harness these strengths and learn to leverage and expand them. Leadership development takes time — you won't be done with your journey when you complete this course. With that in mind, the course asks you to look into the future and set personalized development goals.

Values-Based Technology Leadership

It's not uncommon for people to act differently when at home, at work, or with different types of people; while common, this is not advisable. Everyone has a set of personal core values, but not everyone is aware of them, and often people don't spend much time thinking about their values. In contrast, the best leaders learn not only how to tune into their own values, but also how to communicate and live those values in all aspects of life.

In this course, you will work to lead with integrity while inspiring and empowering those around you. Professor Dawson, Ph.D., the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Engineering Leadership Programs at Cornell University, will help you to discover and align your core values. She will guide you to apply your values to your leadership and to create an action plan for the future. Those who master values-based leadership will be able to rise more effectively through the technology ranks, ultimately allowing them to emerge at the top without losing sight of what values are most important.

Decision-Making Skills for Technology Leaders

Leaders of all kinds have to make informed and resolute decisions. Tech people are often fact- and data-driven, which can make them excellent decision makers. In general, everyone has a decision-making style — what separates out great decision makers is their ability to adapt based on a problem's needs.

You will begin this course by evaluating your default decision-making style using a data-driven tool, “Decision-Making for Leaders” designed by Victor Vroom, a leading expert on decision making. You will then explore what quality decisions look like. These initial steps will set you up to more effectively take action and make good decisions.

Professor Erica Dawson, Ph.D., the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Engineering Leadership Programs at Cornell University, guides you through the course, allowing you to evaluate yourself, digest the results and data, and then assess your ability to effectively adapt. The course concludes with the creation of an action plan, setting yourself on a path for future success.

Collaborative Communication for Technology Leaders

Leaders need to be able to collaborate, innovate, problem solve, and build relationships. All of these core responsibilities require excellent communication skills. Often when thinking of leaders, we picture them addressing crowds, giving directives, and commanding forces. Leaders need to be able to do those things, but they also need to be top-notch listeners and have the ability to use a variety of communication tactics at the right times.

In this course, Professor Erica Dawson, Ph.D., the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Engineering Leadership Programs at Cornell University, will break down critical skills that facilitate collaborative communication. She will guide you as you practice and apply these techniques.

Many of the skills in this course, including listening and asking powerful questions, are core to strong interpersonal communication. These skills help you establish, improve, and maintain relationships. You will focus on workplace examples, but these skills are applicable outside of the workplace as well. Many of the skills are hard to learn and even harder to make a habit. Your life outside of work will impact your work and your ability to have good relationships. Mastering these communication skills and learning to leverage them to create open and collaborative communication is key to the future of any leader.

Courageous Communication for Technology Leaders

Leaders need to be bold visionaries and trendsetters. They need to guide people and inspire those people to achieve the vision they lay out. To do so, leaders must be courageous. As leaders put so much of their efforts into guiding and inspiring others, it's fundamental for them to be skilled communicators. Technologists may not have spent much time refining their communication skills, especially those that involve a great deal of courage. However, leaders have and feel emotions within the workplace and can harness those emotions to improve their leadership skills and become more courageous communicators.

In this course, Professor Erica Dawson, Ph.D., the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Engineering Leadership Programs at Cornell University, will help you develop your confidence and motivation to enact courageous communication. You will start by developing a new perspective on what courageous communication in the workplace is and how emotions play a role. You will then set intentions for moving forward. Ultimately your work will help you use the skills associated with courageous communication to develop and manage your team using feedback and leveraging difficult situations.

Influence and Motivation for Technology Leaders

The best leaders are inspirational and transformative. They motivate, inspire, and empower rather than simply dictating or directing those around them. Leaders need to garner specific results that often require sustainable behavioral changes for both individuals and groups. To get these results, you need to both influence and motivate the people around you.

Many people view influence and motivation as one and the same, but they are not, and it is important to be able to use them separately or together. Influence involves having an impact on other people's actions, thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, or emotions, while motivation is about getting people to change and sustain that change after they have been influenced. In this course, Professor Erica Dawson, Ph.D., the Nancy and Bob Selander Director of Engineering Leadership Programs at Cornell University, will help you expand your repertoire of tools and techniques for influencing and motivating others, ultimately leading to the desired and sustainable behavioral changes you want to see.

Leadership Symposium   LIVE

Symposium sessions feature three days of live, highly interactive virtual Zoom sessions that will explore today’s most pressing topics. The Leadership Symposium offers you a unique opportunity to engage in real-time conversations with peers and experts from the Cornell community and beyond. Using the context of your own experiences, you will take part in reflections and small-group discussions to build on the skills and knowledge you have gained from your courses.

Join us for the next Symposium in which we’ll discuss the ways that leaders across industries have continued engaging their teams over the past two years while pivoting in strategic ways. You will support your coursework by applying your knowledge and experiences to relevant topics for leaders. Throughout this Symposium, you will examine different areas of leadership, including innovation, strategy, and engagement. By participating in relevant and engaging discussions, you will discover a variety of perspectives and build connections with your fellow participants from various industries.

Upcoming Symposium: June 4-6, 2024 from 11am – 1pm ET

All sessions are held on Zoom.

Future dates are subject to change. You may participate in as many sessions as you wish. Attending Symposium sessions is not required to successfully complete any certificate program. Once enrolled in your courses, you will receive information about upcoming events. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.

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Erica is a Cornellian (’03 PhD, Social Psychology). She was Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at Yale University before returning to Ithaca to create and direct the Engineering Leadership Program in 2012. Erica teaches and consults worldwide on judgment and decision-making, negotiation, leadership, and coaching.

She has worked with groups as diverse as German engineers, Tibetan monks, female pharmaceutical scientists, and American sixth-graders. Her current research interests focus on individual psychological phenomena and leadership dynamics in high-risk occupations and sports.

Technology Leadership

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Key Course Takeaways

• Manage tech teams
• Motivate technology professionals to top performance
• Increase effectiveness in leading projects with stakeholder buy-in
• Apply your strengths and core values to increase team performance
• Recognize factors that interfere with effective communication
• Adapt advanced techniques for everyday interaction
• Practice courageous communication and deliver persuasive messaging
• Manage emotional reactions to common workplace issues
• Positively reframe challenging workplace situations
• Manage change by shaping environmental and situational factors

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What You'll Earn

• Technology Leadership Certificate from Cornell College of Engineering
• 60 Professional Development Hours (6 CEUs)
• 56 Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward PMI recertification

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Who should enroll.

• Emerging and experienced technology leaders
• Managers and directors of web services, software development, and IT teams
• Early to mid-career technology professionals looking to move into a leadership role
• Chief Technology Officers
• Business leaders who work with technology professionals
• Graduate students transitioning from an academic track to an industry track

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Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership, (Ph.D.) - Technology, Learning, and Leadership Specialization

This program leads to a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership with a specialization in Technology, Learning, and Leadership . The Technology, Learning, and Leadership specialization is designed to prepare students to become scholars and leaders in the study and design of learning technologies. This specialization is truly cross-disciplinary, drawing together students with diverse interests in teaching and learning, policy and leadership, but who share a focus on exploring the impact of technology on education. Graduates will be prepared to develop innovations in research, teaching, assessment, and leadership through the use, design, and understanding of learning technologies. They will be qualified to conduct research, teach and be leaders in diverse settings, including universities, formal and informal learning environments, and policy organizations. Students design a program with their advisor that incorporates a core cluster of technology-focused courses, in addition to discipline-based courses drawn from other specializations within the department. Students can choose to concentrate on learning to design technology environments, learning to critically evaluate their impact on education or some combination. Faculty members who are affiliated with this specialization have research interests and expertise in virtual worlds for learning, design methodologies, learning sciences, and online learning. Faculty members situate their work in a variety of fields including science education, young people’s identity development, and education policy and evaluation.

graduate admissions information  

Select an area of interest from the various offerings in the College of Education to determine the admission requirements and deadlines.  If you are unsure of your area of interest you may request information by submitting an "Inquiry Form" . We accept both full-time and part-time doctoral students.

Applicants who wish to apply to the Ph.D. program with a specialization in Technology, Learning, and Leadership should select Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL) as their “Intended Program of Study”.

After you apply for graduate admission you may check your application status by logging into the  online graduate application  using your user name and password.  Graduate faculty in the Academic Department you applied to will review your completed application for graduate admission.  Questions regarding application reviews and decision recommendations should be directed to the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL).  Please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at (301) 405-3118 or [email protected] . 

Apply at  gradapply.umd.edu .

Please refer to the  Guide to Applying   for instructions on how to apply for graduate admission. If you have questions or concerns, we ask you to first review our list of   Frequently Asked Questions . International applicants should visit the International admissions webpage for additional information.

For questions about the application process, or to check on the completion of your application please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at (301) 405-3118 or [email protected] . 

INFORMATION SESSION about our Ph.D. and M.A. programs will be held on October 13, 2023 , by zoom. Please email Kay Moon ( [email protected] ) to receive updates.

For advising information, please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at  [email protected] . 

For program-specific information, please contact Dr. David Weintrop at [email protected] .

For TLPL advising information please contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at [email protected] . 

Financial assistance for graduate study is generally divided into two categories: 

• Fellowships and Scholarships Loans  
• Graduate Assistantships 

For more details about the various types of financial assistance offered by the campus please visit the  Office of Student Financial Aid  

There are also a number of fellowships and scholarships offered through the College of Education, the University, and through external sources which may provide tuition support and/or living allowance. Students must apply for these awards on their own, but the links that follow provide valuable information on searching for fellowships and scholarships. 

For more information concerning fellowships and scholarships, please visit: 

The College of Education Financial Aid & Scholarship webpage

The University's Scholarships webpage , and 

The Graduate School Student Fellowships & Awards webpage

The doctoral curriculum typically requires at least three years of graduate study beyond the master’s degree. Most students admitted to the doctoral program already have a master’s degree. If a student does not have a master’s degree, an advisor develops an individualized plan that aligns master’s level and doctoral level coursework for the student.   

Students are expected to integrate into the campus scholarly community and to be available on a full-time basis.   

Integrated Department Core 

All new TLPL PhD students join a two-course sequence (6 semester hours) in foundations of inquiry and practice with other department specialization students from Education Policy and Leadership, Language, Literacy and Social Inquiry, Mathematics and Science Education, Minority and Urban Education, Teacher Education and Professional Development, and Technology, Learning and Leadership.  

• TLPL 794: Foundations of Educational Inquiry I ("Core I")
• TLPL 795: Foundations of Educational Inquiry II ("Core II")

Specialization Core 

Intermediate and advanced methods .

Students are required to take at least 12 credit hours of research methods courses, including one qualitative and one quantitative methods course. Students may take research methods courses in TLPL, Human Development and Quantitative Methods ( HDQM ), or other academic departments. 

Doctoral Seminars 

Doctoral students in TLPL enroll in a weekly 1-credit seminar (TLPL 708A) with other students in their area of focus to explore opportunities for collaborations with faculty and other students, develop their knowledge of the field and the academic profession, and apprentice into the broader research community.

Graduate Education Program Requirements

For questions related to the admissions process, students may contact Kay Moon, TLPL Graduate Coordinator, at [email protected] . 

For program-specific questions, students may contact Dr. David Weintrop at  [email protected] .

Deadlines vary by degree and program.  Please refer to the Graduate School's application information .

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CATALOG AND POLICIES

Graduate students in the College of Education are responsible for meeting University and the Graduate School policy, and for meeting Program requirements.  See the  Graduate Catalog  and Graduate  Policies  governing graduate education at the University of Maryland. The  schedule adjustment policy  is available from the Office of the Registrar and provides information on adding and dropping courses, penalties, and refund schedules.

FORMS 

Graduate students are required to submit various forms at specific points in the program and as part of the degree clearance process. Please refer to  Steps Toward Graduation  to determine the steps and forms that are required. To access forms used by graduate students visit the Graduate Studies Forms page in Student Services .

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Technology Management (PhD) Online

Prepare for industry leadership or academic positions with the online Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Technology Management from Indiana State University.

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Program availability.

The online PhD in Technology Management is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.

Why Choose the Online PhD in Technology Management at Indiana State?

Deepen your knowledge and prepare for leadership positions with the online Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management. This innovative program is offered through the Bailey College of Engineering & Technology at Indiana State University in collaboration with a consortium of three other universities, including Bowling Green State University, University of Central Missouri, and East Carolina University. It is a virtual organizational concept recognizing the role of each member university and drawing on their collective strengths to deliver a comprehensive program of doctoral-level study in technology management theory, principles, and practices.

Develop a Personalized Program of Study

The online Technology Management PhD program is designed to increase the depth and breadth of your knowledge in technology management as well as in one of the following specialization areas: construction management; digital communication systems; human resource development and industrial training; manufacturing systems, and quality systems.

Research is critical to the advancement of knowledge in the profession. In addition to course-related research activities, you will complete a dissertation, a major piece of original research.

Depending on the individual program of study, your degree may be completed in 4.5 years of part-time study.

Residency Requirements

All content-based coursework is offered online. The research seminars (COT 710 and COT 711) are offered at Indiana State University and require physical presence at on-campus sessions in Terre Haute, Indiana. The dissertation defense requires on-campus attendance at the student’s home university (and the dissertation advisor’s university).

Learning Outcomes

Graduates are qualified as specialists who will:

• Provide expert knowledge to areas of technological, scientific, and engineering innovation and application.
• Provide expert knowledge to the management of technology across the global community.
• Provide expertise in instructional processes and services to the industrial and educational community.
• Conduct high-quality research.
• Demonstrate an acute understanding and sensitivity to the ethical and moral issues surrounding technology.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

The Technology Management PhD is a unique consortium program that brings together the resources and expertise of four leading schools/colleges of technology, including Indiana State University, Bowling Green State University, University of Central Missouri, and East Carolina University.

The consortium faculty are nationally recognized for their expertise and leadership in the development of the profession.

What You’ll Learn in the Online Technology Management Program

The Technology Management PhD is a student-specific program. Working with your advisor, you will develop a program of study based on your prior experience, research interests, and professional goals.

The program includes four areas of required study. It is essential that graduates of the program complete the coursework required in one Major Area of Specialization. The Major Area of Specialization, broader topics of technology management, or specific career skills can be supported by the Professional Studies Area. This specialized knowledge is enhanced by developing a broader understanding of the interrelations of technology with other disciplines such as science, economics, sociology, and government policy designed into the General Technology Core.

The Technology Management PhD is basically a research and scholarship program. Research is critical to the advancement of knowledge in the profession. Research courses are complemented by the dissertation.

Career Possibilities for Technology Management Graduates

The Technology Management PhD prepares students for technical management positions in industry, government, or business. The program also prepares select candidates for faculty positions in colleges and universities.

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission .

Admission Requirements and Instructions

To be assured of consideration for admission, all application materials must be submitted by April 15 (for Fall entry) or November 1 (for Spring entry). Additionally, applicants must satisfy the minimum admission requirements.

Note : It must not be assumed that meeting minimal standards guarantees admission to the program.

Admission Requirements and Information

Degree requirement.

Applicants must possess a master’s degree in a relevant field from a regionally accredited university.

Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

RE or GMAT scores taken within five years of submission of the admission application. Scores should be competitive with no minimum score specified.

Statement/CV

Application should include a written statement of career goals and a current curriculum vita.

Employment Verification/Letters of Recommendation

Applicant must provide verification of 6,000 hours or three years of validated occupational experience relevant to the field of technology management and/or technical specialization by providing letters from employers. Letters should be on company letterhead and include job title, description of duties performed, dates of employment, and evaluation of work performance. Clock hours can be a combination of part-time, summer, or full-time employment. (This cannot include teaching.)

Additionally, application should include five letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's capabilities of completing graduate-level coursework.

Important : Have the email addresses for your references available at the time that you are completing your admission application, as you will need to enter them in the online application. Explain to your references that they will receive an email from Indiana State University requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation.   Please ensure that your references expect to receive this request. It will be sent to your references immediately upon completing the application.

Criteria for Evaluating Applications

Application materials are reviewed based on the admission requirements listed above. However, an applicant with exceptional credentials may be considered for admission if one of the following criteria has not been met:

• The graduate grade point average is below standard.
• The Verbal Graduate Record Examination score is below standard.
• The Quantitative Graduate Record Examination score is below standard.
• The Occupational Experience does not meet validation requirement.

Decision Process

Review for admission is made after all required materials have been received at Indiana State University. The PhD Program Coordinating Council reviews application materials on a rolling basis. The Council's admission recommendation is sent to the Program Director, who makes a recommendation. Notification concerning the admission decision will be sent from Indiana State University to the applicant. If a "Denial of Admission" is received, re-application is permitted if additional materials that strengthen the application can be provided.

Student Appeal

Applicants for admission to the online PhD in Technology program may appeal the recommendation on admission. The procedure shall include the following.

• Advise the PhD Program Director in writing that an appeal is being made regarding admission status and submit both the original application materials plus any additional supporting materials.
• An Appeals Review Committee composed of three members of the PhD Council and two representatives of the Technical Specialization shall be established by the PhD Program Director.
• The recommendation of the Appeals Review Committee shall be forwarded to the Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies for final action.

Affirmative Action

The consortium of universities shall actively seek to recruit and admit students promoting the concepts of diversity and ethnicity in the program.

Application Instructions

The following are application instructions and deadlines for the online Technology PhD Program.

How to Apply

Apply online.

Complete your online application for program admission at apply.indstate.edu/apply/

Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from the college attended to: Graduate Admissions, Indiana State University, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809. E-transcripts should be sent to [email protected].

Application Fee

Submit a nonrefundable application fee of $45.00 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $65.00 (international students) payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University. Submit payment to: Indiana State University, Graduate Admissions, Welcome Center, 318 North Sixth Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47809.

GRE/GMAT Scores

Submit official GRE or GMAT scores. To be official, GRE scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to Indiana State University. GMAT scores must be sent directly from the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) to Indiana State University.

Supporting Documentation

Submit the following as part of the online application process.

• A written statement of career goals
• A current curriculum vita
• Letters from employers verifying 6,000 hours or three years of validated occupational experience relevant to the field of technology management and/or technical specialization
• Names and email addresses of five individuals who will write letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant’s capabilities of completing graduate-level coursework.

To be assured of consideration for admission, all application materials must be submitted by April 15 (for fall entry) or November 1 (for spring entry).

Note : The online Technology Management PhD program admits a limited number of students.  A candidate's application materials are not evaluated until all required application materials are completed and submitted to Indiana State University. Once complete, those materials are evaluated for admission in the next available admission term.

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cyber Leadership provides students with the opportunity to conduct extensive and sustained original research at the highest level in the field of Cyber Leadership. Cyber Leadership is the branch of computer science and cybersecurity that focuses on the development of the planning, management and implementation of the leadership needed for the system to work efficiently. As a result, Cyber Leadership is an interdisciplinary field that now includes a wide range of disciplines such as computers, cybersecurity, management, strategy, and logistics.

The PhD in Cyber Leadership is a unique doctoral program designed to meet the demands of the highest skilled professionals to become the leaders who will be involved in the advancement, expansion, and support of the Cyber industry. Cyber Leadership is one of the most rapidly growing fields, permeating all sectors of our lives as the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes integral to life, work, national security. As such, there is a need for innovative researchers and practitioners who desire to elevate their skills to the highest level and contribute to the body of knowledge in Cyber Leadership.

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Why Capitol?

Our comprehensive cybersecurity center

The  Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis  serves as the university hub for training, research, analysis, and programming in all things cybersecurity. Learn to defeat simulated cyberattacks, land an internship where you can put your skills to work and prepare for the workforce, publish a scholarly article addressing an existing challenge in the field, and much more. Students–both on-ground and online–faculty, alumni, and community partners alike are welcome.

Learn around your busy schedule

Program is 100% online, with no on-campus classes or residencies required, allowing you the flexibility needed to balance your studies and career.

Proven academic excellence

Study at a university that specializes in industry-focused education in technology fields, with a faculty that includes many industrial and academic experts.

Expert guidance in doctoral research

Capitol’s doctoral programs are supervised by faculty with extensive experience in chairing doctoral dissertations and mentoring students as they launch their academic careers. You’ll receive the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research project and build credentials in the field. 

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Degree Details

This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research. Students who are not prepared to defend after completion of the 60 credits will be required to enroll in RSC-899, a one-credit, eight-week continuation course. Students are required to be continuously enrolled/registered in the RSC-899 course until they successfully complete their dissertation defense/exegesis.

The PhD program offers 2 degree completion requirement options.

• Dissertation Option: the student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
• Publication Option: the student will produce, present, and defend doctoral research that is published as articles (3 required) in peer reviewed journals identified by the university and the student’s Committee. Students must receive the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Board prior to publication.

Prior Achieved Credits May Be Accepted

Doctor of Philosophy - 60 credits

Educational Objectives:

• Students will integrate and synthesize alternate, divergent, or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully within the field of Cyber Leadership.
• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in Cyber Leadership.
• Students will analyze theories, tools, and frameworks used in Cyber Leadership.
• Students will execute a plan to complete a significant piece of scholarly work in Cyber Leadership.
• Students will evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and ethical impact of actions within Cyber Leadership and demonstrate advanced skill in integrating the results into the leadership decision-making process.
• Students will develop skill to implement cyber systems and plans needed for advanced global protection
• Students will critique human skills and practices for selecting teams that work in cyber areas.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:

• Graduates will integrate the theoretical basis and practical applications of Cyber Leadership into their professional work.
• Graduates will demonstrate the highest mastery of Cyber Leadership.
• Graduates will evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent/alternative/contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Cyber Leadership challenges.
• Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Cyber Leadership.
• Graduates will be at the forefront of planning cyber personnel and systems.

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The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025:

• The application fee is $100
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• Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
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• Information technology fee $40 per credit hour.
• High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

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In today's technology-driven world, leaders need to combine technological skills with business acumen to succeed. 

MIT xPRO has launched its Post Graduate Certificate in Technology Leadership & Innovation to support professionals in this endeavor. MIT faculty have developed this unique program, covering the key competencies required to emerge as a technology leader and drive innovation in your organization. More than 15 MIT faculty have distilled their expertise on key technology accelerators, along with principles of organizational strategy and leadership, into the nine-month MIT xPRO Post Graduate Certificate in Technology Leadership & Innovation program.

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Note: *This is a self-paced online program. Thus, faculty will not be a part of weekly live sessions or any other live interaction in this program. We have a curated panel of eminent industry practitioners who will be conducting the weekly live doubt-clearing sessions. **Assignments are graded either by industry practitioners who are 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 program start.

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Who is this Program for?

Managers with minimum 10 years of work experience

Who are moving up in their career quickly and want to prepare for the next phase of leadership especially in technologically empowered industries/departments

VP or CXOs/ C-suite level executives

Who are leading verticals centred and are tasked with implementing innovation to automate processes, improve efficiencies, cut out waste and improve their department’s performance with the help of technology

Individual contributors

Who want to understand from an Indian context how the latest technologies work to help further their organisation/client’s future plans and put them at the forefront of emerging technologies

Entrepreneurs

Who want to stay ahead of the curve by leveraging transformative technologies and solutions 

Key Takeaways

Analyze complex systems or processes and create new models, by applying system thinking and architecture, and strategic decision-making.

Understand the key features and types of radical innovation, and learn the strategies to execute them.

Formulate organizational strategy based on the structure of your team and product.

Employ breakthrough leadership techniques to foster a culture of innovation in the organization.

Evaluate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality, and quantum computing, and their applications in business.

Components of technology leadership.

Program Modules

• Critical Thinking
• Deductive Reasoning
• Propositional Fallacies
• Quantification Fallacies
• What is Information Literacy
• Analyzing an Argument and Scenario
• Bayes’ Theorem and It’s Application
• Intro to Decision Making
• Convergence
• Experimentation, the KNOT Chart
• Case Study on MIT D-Lab
• Intro to Systems Thinking
• Identifying Entities
• System Boundaries
• Function & Formal Relationships
• Form, Function, and Performance
• Queuing Systems
• The Bullwhip Effect
• Computational Approach
• System Architecture
• Concept and Architecture
• Connectivity and Sensitivity

The Apollo Mission

• Modelling with DSM and Modularization
• Process Flow
• Modularization, Two Down, One Up
• Change Management
• Value-Focused Thinking and Value-Driven Design
• Single and Multi-Attribute Value Models
• Applications of Value Models, Operationalizing Value Models
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• AI Software Development Plan
• Train, Validate, Test
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• Regression/Gradient Descent
• Unsupervised and Supervised Learning
• Intro to Deep Learning
• Artificial Neural Network
• Multi-Layer Perceptions
• Autoencoders
• Convolutional, Deep & Recurrent Neural Networks
• Figure Ground and AI Categorization
• Strategy and Operations
• The Choice of Architecture
• Intro to Quantum Computing
• Quantum Computers Models and Application
• Quantum Information Processing: The Process
• Quantum Simulation, Emulation, and Annealing
• Intro to Virtuality
• Virtual Identities
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• Applications Across Industries
• New Realities Beyond XR
• Fictional Worlds
• Real Time XR Experiences
• Work, Life and XR
• Evolution and Spectrum of Innovation
• Invention vs Innovation
• Apollo and Innovation, COVID and Innovation
• Introduction and Creative Destruction
• Dominant Designs
• When Innovation Breaks, Challenges in Innovation
• Innovation Factors
• Business Models and Innovation
• Global Innovation
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• Creating a Team Vision
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• Types of Leadership
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• Silicon Systems Case Study
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• How Cultures Originate and Evolve
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The famous mission that everyone knows about. But with so many decisions to be made, so many things to do, how do you being this process? How does a team plan a mission to the moon? Get to know the detailed decision-making process that the Apollo team used, understand how they were able to differentiate between the architectural decisions that were needed to be made on priority versus others that could be made later.

IKEA is one of the biggest furniture retailers in the world and specialises in ready-to-assemble furniture. The IKEA ODGER project is one of the stalwarts of the IKEA lineup and is a perfect blend of customer understanding, organizational strategy and innovation. This case peeks at the key creative motivations of IKEA and defines the culture of the company.

Spyce is a fast-casual ‘robotics’ restaurant which cooks complex meals to order. The company, founded by four robotics-obsessed MIT engineers has recently raised a round of funding in Series A and is exploring multiple avenues to invest that money. Does Spyce expand the number of restaurants, or should it pivot to a franchising model, or better yet, could it license out the technology and take a serious turn?

Personal computers are a luxury that man developing countries can’t afford or reach. That’s where MIT D-Lab in collaboration with partners developed a platform to use any smartphone or television already existing in the household to offer at-home computing solutions. Explore and learn about the strategic decisions that shaped the development journey.

Toyota, a globally renowned name in automobiles. But there have been many unintended acceleration issues in many of their vehicles. Why was this the case? Was it sensors, software or sticky pedals and floor mats? Deep dive into the investigation and understand how concepts like critical thinking & decision making were used and abused.

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DEBORAH ANCONA

Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, Professor of Organization Studies, and Founder of the MIT Leadership Center at the MIT Sloan School of Management

HAMSA BALAKRISHNAN

Professor and Associate Department Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

DUANE BONING

Clarence J. LeBel Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BRUCE G. CAMERON

Director of the System Architecture Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

EDWARD CRAWLEY

Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Ford Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

OLIVIER DE WECK

Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

STEVEN EPPINGER

General Motors LGO Professor of Management; Professor of Management Science and Innovation; Co-Director, SDM and IDM Programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT D-Lab Faculty Director for Research, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

D. FOX HARRELL

Professor of Digital Media & Artificial Intelligence and Director of the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality

BRUCE LAWLER

Managing Director of MIT Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations

Senior Lecturer, Gordon Engineering Leadership Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

WILL OLIVER

Professor of the Practice of Physics, Associate Director of the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), and Laboratory Fellow at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

RAY REAGANS

Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management, Professor of Work and Organization Studies, and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MIT Sloan School of Management

Research Scientist, Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative, Engineering Systems Division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

DANIELA RUS

Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Director of CSAIL at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BRIAN SUBIRANA

Director of Auto-ID Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology

SANJAY SARMA

Vice President for Open Learning and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

DEBORAH ANCONA Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, Professor of Organization Studies, and Founder of the MIT Leadership Center at the MIT Sloan School of Management Ancona's pioneering research into how successful teams operate has highlighted the critical importance of managing outside, as well as inside, the team's boundary. Ancona's work also focuses on the concept of distributed leadership and on the development of research-based tools, practices, and teaching/coaching models that enable organizations to foster creative leadership at every level.

HAMSA BALAKRISHNAN Professor and Associate Department Head of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Balakrishnan's current research interests are in the design, analysis, and implementation of control and optimization algorithms for large-scale cyber-physical infrastructures, with an emphasis on air transportation systems. Her research spans theory and practice, including both algorithm development and real-world field tests.

DUANE BONING Clarence J. LeBel Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boning's research is focused on the modeling and control of variation in manufacturing, including IC, photonics, and MEMS processes, devices, and circuits. His research interests include statistical and machine learning methods for design and manufacturing in advanced technologies.

BRUCE G. CAMERON Director of the System Architecture Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cameron's research interests include technology strategy, system architecture, and the management of product platforms. He has supervised over 50 graduate students and has directed research projects for Amazon, BP, Sikorsky, Nokia, Caterpillar, AMGEN, Verizon, and NASA.

EDWARD CRAWLEY Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Ford Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Crawley's research focuses on the design of complex systems, and he is the author of this text: System Architecture. He is a fellow of the AIAA, and a member of the NAE, as well as national academies in the UK, Sweden, Russia, and China.

OLIVIER DE WECK Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology De Weck's research focuses on how complex man-made systems such as aircraft, spacecraft, automobiles, printers, and critical infrastructures are designed and how they evolve over time. His main emphasis is on strategic properties that have the potential to maximize lifecycle value.

STEVEN EPPINGER General Motors LGO Professor of Management; Professor of Management Science and Innovation; Co-Director, SDM and IDM Programs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Eppinger is one of the most highly recognized scholars in the area of product development and technical project management. His research is applied to improving complex design processes in order to accelerate industrial practices. He is a pioneer in development of the widely used Design Structure Matrix (DSM) method for managing complex system projects.

DAN FREY MIT D-Lab Faculty Director for Research, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Frey is actively involved in design of engineering devices for the developing world, and has worked intensively with colleagues, administrators, and the Singapore Ministry of Education to establish a major new research center for engineering design.

D. FOX HARRELL Professor of Digital Media & Artificial Intelligence and Director of the MIT Center for Advanced Virtuality Harrell's research explores the relationship between imagination and computation, and it involves developing new forms of virtual reality, computational narrative, video gaming for social impact, and related digital media forms based in computer science, cognitive science, and digital media arts.

BRUCE LAWLER Managing Director of MIT Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations Lawler is a technology entrepreneur and executive leader with consecutive public and private exits, and early-stage investing success with leading venture firms including Accel, CRV, KPCB, Redpoint, Sequoia, and Softbank. He has development expertise in mobile applications, SaaS, artificial intelligence systems, and video distribution networks. He is currently the managing director of MIT MIMO (Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations).

DAVID NIÑO Senior Lecturer, Gordon Engineering Leadership Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Niño heads leadership education for graduate students across the institute. He is strongly committed to the development of leadership among engineers and other professionals in technology and is active in an international consortium of engineering leadership centers. He is also a founding officer of the Engineering Leadership Development Division of the American Society of Engineering Education.

WILL OLIVER Professor of the Practice of Physics, Associate Director of the Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE), and Laboratory Fellow at MIT Lincoln Laboratory In these roles, Oliver provides programmatic and technical leadership targeting the development of quantum and classical high-performance computing technologies. His research interests include the materials growth, fabrication, design, and measurement of superconducting qubits, as well as the development of cryogenic packaging and control electronics involving cryogenic CMOS and single-flux quantum digital logic.

RAY REAGANS Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management, Professor of Work and Organization Studies, and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MIT Sloan School of Management Reagans studies the origin and influence of social capital on knowledge transfer, learning rates, and overall team performance. More specifically, he examines how demographic characteristics such as race, age, and gender affect the development of network relations.

ADAM ROSS Research Scientist, Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative, Engineering Systems Division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ross has research interests and advises students in ongoing research projects in advanced systems design and selection methods, tradespace exploration, managing unarticulated value, designing for changeability, value-based decision analysis, and systems-of-systems engineering.

DANIELA RUS Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Director of CSAIL at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rus' work is focused on developing the science and engineering of autonomy, toward the long-term objective of enabling a future with machines pervasively integrated into the fabric of life, supporting people with cognitive and physical tasks. Her research addresses some of the gaps between where robots are today and the promise of pervasive robots. The applications of this work are broad and include transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, the environment, underwater exploration, smart cities, and medicine.

BRIAN SUBIRANA Director of Auto-ID Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology Subirana's research centers on IoT and AI, and focuses on manufacturing, e-learning, the creative industries, and digital health. He is developing a voice name system that can help humans talk to any object in an IoT environment. He has over 200 publications, including three books.

SANJAY SARMA Vice President for Open Learning and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sarma is co-founder of the Auto-ID Center at MIT and developed many of the key technologies behind the EPC suite of RFID standards now used worldwide. He was the founder and CTO of OATSystems, which was acquired by Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) in 2008. His research includes sensors, the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, and RFID.

Learning Facilitator

JORDAN SOLIDAY Learning Facilitator He is the founder of the Slowing Institute, a creative leadership/social innovation firm that develops Unhurried Leaders to solve for a hurried, highly complex world. As a trusted advisor, Jordan has facilitated dozens of innovation projects with Fortune 500 companies—including Disney, NFL, and 3M—as well as hospitals, churches, and other organizations. He’s trained more than one-thousand people in Unhurried Design tools and mindsets, pulling from disciplines such as design thinking, creativity/innovation, social science, and storytelling. He holds certificates in Pillars of Creative Thinking, Design Thinking Methodology, and Lifeguard Facilitation for Innovation from Creativity Effect: Institute for Creative Leadership, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from University of South Florida. In 2014, he received his Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion with an emphasis in writing from Andrews University.

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Ph.D. in Global Leadership

Advance Your Skills and Your Career

Lead in today's multifaceted environment and conduct cross-cultural research to examine interrelationships between culture and organizational leadership.

Generous Scholarships

Indiana Tech's Ph.D. program offers generous scholarships that can save 20% off the cost of tuition. First responders, military service members and veterans, and those who work in higher ed are among the groups who are eligible.

Competitive Transfer Credit

Indiana Tech recognizes the value of prior learning, and will evaluate transcripts and other credentials to maximize transfer credit opportunities. All credits must have been earned within the past 10 years.

Upgrade Your MBA

The new Pathway to Ph.D. program enables students who have an MBA to transfer 15 credit hours of their MBA coursework toward a Ph.D. in Global Leadership from Indiana Tech.

Build Your Leadership Skills

The Post-Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership at Indiana Tech is designed for students who have completed a master’s degree and want to enhance their global knowledge and competencies.

Residency Weekends

Once a year, students in the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program are required to participate in on-campus residency weekends (also known as Immersion Weekends).

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Classes that Fit Your Schedule

All courses in the Ph.D. program are delivered online, allowing students to pursue the degree while balancing family, work and community responsibilities.

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Session 5 Registration Deadline Apr 26, 2024

Session 6 Registration Deadline Apr 26, 2024

Session 5 May 13, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024

Session 6 May 13, 2024 - Jul 8, 2024

Session 7 Registration Deadline Jun 21, 2024

Session 7 Jul 8, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024

5 Curriculum Options

The Ph.D. in Global Leadership program offers five distinct curriculum options, as well as a post-graduate certificate in global leadership. All students complete core courses in research and global leadership. The concentration courses provide students the opportunity to gain practitioner knowledge and up-to-date best practices, which will be explored through individual research and the dissertation.

• Business Administration (for MBA graduates only)
• Global Health Leadership
• Higher Education Administration
• Organizational Leadership
• Organizational Leadership/Higher Education Administration

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Forbes Advisor Education , one of the nation's most trusted and respected assessors of higher education, recently rated Indiana Tech's Ph.D. in Global Leadership program among the top five online Ph.D. in leadership programs in the nation.

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Indiana Tech students and alumni share their stories about the difference our university has made for them.

Carolin Stephan

If you have a love for education and anything to do with leadership, this is a great program to immerse yourself into. You will succeed if you’re committed to it, because everyone associated with this program is committed to your success.

Donna Laster

The most impactful thing about this program is having like-minded people on this journey with me. Global Leadership really brings out the best people to learn from and work with. It's been the best part of my experience.

Dr. David Ransom

I enjoyed interacting with the faculty and staff. They are very supportive and always there for you. They bent over backwards to proviede ther resources I needed to be successful

Dr. Nuvala Fomban

Indiana Tech has crafted a pathway for the new generation of global leaders. And that really fit in with what I was looking for.

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Technology Management & Leadership

Society needs leaders who can keep pace with the dizzying rate of technological change and are able to step up and manage technology as it transforms the workplace and wider world. If you currently work in or aspire to enter dynamic technology-related fields, Tufts Gordon Institute's MS in Technology Management & Leadership (MSTML) is designed to equip you with the skills and the growth mindset needed to manage technology and lead change. Whether you are in a product, project, or software management role, a data or business analyst, a consultant, or even working in R&D or as a scientist, the MSTML will help you develop the confidence to take the next step in your management and leadership career in the technology sector.

Program Highlights

Choose to earn your MSTML either on-campus, 100% online, or hybrid.

• You have the flexibility to set your own personalized pace of study as you move through the program. Earn your degree in as little as 2 years or spread out the course load and tuition cost over a longer period.
• Benefit from a highly personalized experience including individualized leadership coaching from our approachable, industry-expert faculty.
• Grow your network, meet your cohort, and dive into deeper topical discussions through optional live remote sessions within your asynchronous online core courses.
• Supplement your online learning by enrolling in optional in-person electives, or even participating in weekend on-campus "immersives", where you can explore different topics, earn graduate credit, and experience all that Boston and the Tufts University campus have to offer.
• Access the resources and global network of a top-ranked university to enrich your education and power your professional connections as you navigate your career journey.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering's Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment.  Learn more about the Co-Op Program .

Career Outcomes

Whatever a student's job function or industry, the MSTML allows them to discover their own pathway toward tech leadership. This program is designed for leaders in the tech sector in roles such as:

• product or project managers
• software managers and developers
• data or business analysts
• lab science
• operations management
• general management
• HR and marketing professionals

Application Requirements

• Application Fee
• Academic Records
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Please submit an essay of 600-800 words that addresses the following question: Why do you want to attend Tufts Gordon Institute MSTML program and how does it fit into your future career aspirations and personal goals? Why have you selected this degree program? Please note: Tufts Gordon Institute's personal statement length requirements differ from those noted on the online Tufts Graduate School application.
• Official GRE/GMAT scores optional; if you have previously taken the GRE or GMAT, you will have the option to submit your scores as part of your application for admission.
• A minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL, with subscores of 25 on each of the four components (reading, writing, listening, speaking) is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study at Tufts Gordon Institute. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS (with subscores of 7) and 130 on the Duolingo are also considered indication of sufficient ability.
• We suggest that you take the required standardized test at least one month prior to the admissions deadline; however, we can be flexible on a case-by-case basis.
• Tell us about a time when you had to work on a team. What lessons did you learn from the highlights and/or challenges of that experience?
• Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience.  What did you find to be your strengths as a leader as well as other aspects of leadership that you would like to further develop?
• Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and how were able to successfully implement this change.

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We recognize that attending graduate school involves a significant financial investment. Our team is here to answer your questions about  tuition rates  and  scholarship opportunities .

Please contact us at  [email protected] .

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Research/Areas of Interest: New product development, technology strategy and innovation, digital imaging, technology trends, innovation.

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Research/Areas of Interest: The influences of strategy, organizational design and capital formation on prolonged enterprise performance

Research/Areas of Interest: Entrepreneurial Marketing, Engineering Management, New Product Development, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Cognitive Science

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Amy Hirschfeld

Research/Areas of Interest: Business communication, public speaking, storytelling, self-reflective learning, inclusive and anti-racist pedagogy

Jane Seminara

Research/Areas of Interest: ethical leadership, social justice, and public speaking.

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Leveraging Your PhD: Why Employers Value Your Skills

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Guest post by Heer Joisher (Griffin GSAS Candidate in Developmental Biology) for MCS.

Harvard’s Mignone Center for Career Success recently hosted an insightful discussion spotlighting the remarkable journeys of a select group of GSAS alumni who have masterfully leveraged their Ph.D. degrees to forge unique and gratifying career paths. Their experiences not only illuminate the expansive landscape of career possibilities for graduate students but also stand as beacons of inspiration for Ph.D. students and recent graduates navigating their own professional journeys.  Here are some reflections I’ve summarized from the panel discussion on exploring non-academic career paths: the motivations, the timing, and the process.

Why? – A Multitude of Motivations

Dean Emma Dench’s opening remarks for the panel, noting that approximately 50% of Harvard PhDs become intellectual leaders outside academia, set the stage for a discussion on the motivations driving individuals to explore non-academic career paths. These motivations are as diverse as the individuals themselves, ranging from financial considerations to differing interpretations of job satisfaction and expectations.  Moreover, panelists emphasized the presence of abundant opportunities available beyond academia and the importance of gaining a comprehensive understanding of the broader professional landscape. Embracing this perspective involves stepping outside the traditional academic paradigms, challenging preconceptions about career paths dictated by one’s degree or department. Instead, it involves introspectively questioning what truly fosters personal fulfillment and utilizing one’s unique background and expertise to craft a career trajectory that aligns with individual aspirations.

When? – The Sooner, the Better

The panel collectively emphasized the importance of early exploration into non-academic career paths, highlighting the immense value in stepping beyond conventional trajectories and embracing diverse experiences. Their insight underscores that this journey isn’t solely about finding a different career path; it’s about broadening perspectives and building a vibrant professional community, irrespective of the ultimate career trajectory.   While transitioning out of academia may be smoother for some fields or labs compared to others, actively delving into learning about alternative career paths enables individuals to challenge norms and foster connections with mentors who can offer invaluable support along the way. The environment at Harvard, with its diverse peers and alumni network, facilitates this exploration and openness to new opportunities, acting as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

How? – Navigating the Process

Drawing from their diverse career paths, the panelists offered valuable strategies and frameworks to guide individuals through the transition process. Each insight struck a chord with attendees, offering relatable anecdotes and invaluable guidance. Below is a compilation of key takeaways distilled from the discussion:

• Embrace Career Exploration and Experimentation:
• Explore diverse opportunities and pathways even if they seem unconventional or outside your comfort zone
• Recognize that your first job doesn’t have to be perfect, and that career progression often involves trying different roles and industries
• Utilize resources like alumni and LinkedIn to learn about different careers, and experiences
• Identify the transferable skills gained during your academic journey and identify your strengths. Introspect on how your strengths align with roles outside academia, consider doubling down on skills you excel in and enjoy.

• Cultivate Meaningful Professional Relationships:
• Approach networking with a mindset of curiosity and growth, fostering genuine relationships that support your career development.
• Articulate your accomplishments and expertise with confidence to bolster your credibility and draw opportunities towards you.
• Engage in informational interviews to gain valuable insights into various job responsibilities, organizational cultures, and career paths, allowing you to assess your fit within different professional contexts.
• Take a proactive approach to relationship-building by categorizing connections based on shared interests and goals. Remember, networking is a two-way street; look for opportunities to offer support, share insights, and connect others within your network.

• Invest in Your Professional Growth:
• View informational interviews, hands-on learning opportunities and internships as pivotal investments in shaping your future career path.
• Proactively seek out opportunities that foster continuous learning, cultivate enduring professional relationships, and steer your career in desired direction.
• Hone the art of articulation and effective communication to confidently convey your skills, experiences, and achievements, aligning them with the needs of different roles and organizations.
• Conquer decision paralysis by taking action: apply for open positions and initiate conversations with new connections. Embrace the interview process as an opportunity for growth and learning, gaining valuable insights along the way.

In conclusion, the panel discussion offered profound insights into navigating non-academic career paths. These key takeaways underscore the significance of charting one’s unique path with confidence and purpose in the dynamic landscape of non-academic careers.

Meet the Panelists:

• Elias Bruegmann, PhD : Head of Product Data Science at Stripe
• Victoria Tillson Evans, PhD : Founder & President of Distinctive College Consulting
• Marinna Madrid, PhD : Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Cellino
• Jessica Paige, PhD : Social Scientist at RAND
• Paul Schwerda, PhD : Investment Manager at Baillie Gifford
• Roger Vargas, PhD : Computational Scientist at Moderna

Quotes from Attendees:

“As an upper-level PhD student, the seminar provided valuable information and insights on careers outside of academia. It was great to hear from a diversity of people with different perspectives and who followed various career paths.” – Stephan Foianini, G5, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University

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