| | |  A World-Class Education with Real-World ApplicationCorporate technology leaders are becoming more important than ever; it is no longer just about managing the information technology infrastructure, but rather about architecting the business strategy and organisation for the information age. It is essential that corporate technology executives understand the fundamental link between IT functions and the overall functions of the organisation.Based on a shared commitment to excellence in executive education, CIODEVELOPMENT and the Boston University School of Management invite European IT executives to attend the fourth session of the CIO Pocket MBA program. This one-week residential program takes place at Boston University’s renowned Executive Leadership Center, presided over by distinguished members of the Boston University faculty.With curriculum developed and presented by academic and industry thought leaders, The CIO Pocket MBA is establishing a new era in collaboration between academia and business. Past programs have attracted participants from Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.The alliance draws upon the Boston University School of Management’s expertise in highly interactive learning and CIODEVELOPMENT’s position as a European leader in providing personal and professional development for senior IT executives.“The week I spent at the CIO Pocket MBA program will have a long-lasting positive effect on my business career. From the up-to-date curriculum to the world-class teaching staff, from the excellent class facilities to the high quality of professional networking, every aspect of the program was outstanding and deserving of the highest accolades.” -- André Mendes, Global CIO, Special OlympicsGet the CIO Pocket MBA Advantage
As a participant in the programme, you will engage in intense, interactive classes with your executive colleagues. You’ll hear firsthand about best practices from top global companies and how they create value through IT.
You will learn to identify, weigh and communicate the strategic competitive advantages shaping information technology today and how to use this to maximize the return on your organisation’s current assets of information systems.
Who should attend The CIO Pocket MBA?
The programme is designed for new CIOs, up-and-coming CIOs, CTOs and senior technology managers. Participants will hone and build upon their portfolio of management and technology skills while assessing the business impact that IT can bring to their organisations.
What is the programme format?
This highly interactive program brings together the best of academic teaching and real business situations all within a focused, structured workshop setting. Working individually and in teams, attendees will analyze case studies and scenarios, and participate in exercises and discussions. Luncheons and dinners will be arranged to facilitate networking and lively discourse with Boston University faculty, staff and visiting executives.
“The program introduced new thought processes and approaches to the CIO role for me. As a result, I’ve been offered and accepted a position as CIO for the Boston Public Health Commission. I would highly recommend the program to IT Executives in that you have an opportunity to share ideas with peers and the professors challenge traditional thought processes in reframing and reinventing the role of the CIO with strategic business partners.” -- Mark Campbell, CIO, Health CommissionDOWNLOADABLE FACTSHEET:CIO Pocket MBA Prospectus |
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