Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme
Excel as a visionary tech leader
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Drive technology-led business transformation
As technology becomes central to business growth and innovation, the role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) has become a transformative and critical position essential for long-term survival. Organisations now need strategic technology leaders who can not only manage technology but also actively drive transformation, shape digital agendas and align tech initiatives with business goals for sustained value creation.
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education prepares senior technology professionals like you to lead with impact and create an ecosystem of technology strategies that protect and strengthen your organisation. Through a world-class curriculum, peer collaboration and expert insight, you will learn to scale innovation, guide enterprise-wide change and position your organisation for long-term success.
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What you will learn
This transformational learning experience will enable you to:
Develop technology strategies that align with both corporate and business objectives, balancing vision, risk and measurable success
Shape company culture to embrace complexity, empower innovative leadership and drive high-performance teams through fair and motivating practices
Translate strategic concepts into actionable operational measures, leveraging agile, experimental and traditional approaches to execute innovation effectively
Navigate the complexities of global innovation, creating cutting-edge ecosystem strategies and establishing fruitful inter-firm collaborations
Drive innovation by defining challenges, designing solutions, refining user experiences and employing agile experimentation for impactful implementation
Curriculum
The core modules will equip you to prepare for the CTO role and transform your organisation’s strategic position, competitiveness and sustainability through technology leadership. Following this, two topical elective modules of up to eight weeks each will allow you to deepen your knowledge in select aspects of innovation and technology.
Who is it for?
Aspiring and current CTOs
This programme is designed for experienced technology professionals in decision-making roles who are ready to step into enterprise-level leadership. Whether you are an established CTO or preparing for the role, the programme helps you build the capabilities to contribute to business strategy, drive innovation and lead transformation.
Strategic leaders with an innovative agenda
This programme is ideal for individuals looking to sharpen their influence, enhance communication and lead technology initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. It offers you the opportunity to develop both technological and leadership skills while expanding your global network.
Eligibility criteria
Participants typically have:
Over ten years of work experience
A successful track record in one or more functional areas of business and an agenda for change.
Immersion module at Cambridge
The in-person capstone module is a cornerstone of the programme, designed to ensure you, as a CTO, stay at the forefront of industry developments and build a network of like-minded peers. It takes place on the University of Cambridge campus in the UK, where you can meet the faculty, peers and global thought leaders. You will be able to interact with them and gain invaluable insights and perspectives that can shape your CTO career, empower your strategic thinking and broaden your understanding of the current trends and emerging opportunities.
Meet the faculty
Associate Professor in Innovation and Operations Management
Professor Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat’s research interests include how organisations can effectively implement their innovation objectives, particularly the impact of an organisat...
Professor of Strategic Leadership and Ethics at the United States Army War College (Retired)
Faculty (Professor Level) in Management Practice
Professor of Operations and Technology Management
Coach and Mentor, MSt Entrepreneurship
Margaret Thatcher Professor of Enterprise Studies in Innovation & Growth
Diageo Professor in Organisation Studies
Professor of Marketing
Professor of Operations and Technology Management
Research Fellow (Organisational Theory and Information Systems)
Management Practice Professor of Financial Economics and Policy
Honorary Professor of International Management, and Fellow and Director of Studies in Management at Jesus College
Programme highlights
This immersive programme will empower you to shape strategic technology agendas and accelerate your career growth. Through a blend of core and elective online modules, personal success coaching and a capstone module at Cambridge, you will gain insights from world-class faculty and collaborate with a global cohort of senior technology leaders. You will receive select Cambridge Judge Business School benefits and join an influential executive network upon programme completion.
Participate in live online sessions with faculty and industry practitioners.
Learn from thought leaders and leading researchers.
Interact with high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Kick-start your journey with 24 weeks of in-depth sessions on strategy, leadership, execution and technology policy.
Apply programme concepts to prepare a capstone project that addresses a real-world technology issue in your organisation.
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Glean insights from global industry experts with guest lectures throughout the programme.
Interact with faculty, peers and global thought leaders at an in-person capstone module and certificate ceremony.
Earn select Cambridge Judge Business School benefits upon completion of the programme.
Professionally designed for CTO success
The programme’s flexible format allows current and aspiring CTOs to balance demanding work schedules with targeted learning for maximum professional impact. You will engage in online and interactive sessions, including small group exercises, fireside chats and guest lectures led by influential technology leaders.
Tailored
Complete the programme and choose from topical elective modules that best suit your CTO journey and nurture your areas of interest.
Aspirational
Benefit from the experiences of world-class faculty and accomplished leaders from the Cambridge community and build a lifelong global network.
Practical
Draw upon the latest thinking and cutting-edge academic research to apply insights immediately and solve real-world problems.
Past participant profile
Diverse industries
A wide range of work experience
Global cohort
Testimonials
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion in Cambridge by Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
Programme completion benefits
Earn select Cambridge Judge Business School benefits upon completion of the programme including:
Access to Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education’s Leader’s Club network
Regular newsletter with updates on the latest research, activities and events at the school
Discount on future CJBS Executive Education open-enrolment programmes
Invitations to worldwide networking events including in-person events and webinars
Join the exclusive CJBS Executive Education LinkedIn group
FAQs
Connect with a programme adviser for a 1:1 session
Our programme advisers have helped senior executives around the world choose the right programme for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding on why the Chief Technology Officer Programme is the right fit for you.
Email: cambridge_cto@emeritus.org
Phone: +971 80 0088601097 (UAE) / +44 1786 649936 (UK) / +1 573 527 3654 (USA) / +52 55970 73870 (LATAM) / 000 8009191970 (India) / +65 3138 1820 (SG)
Early applications are encouraged. Admissions are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Flexible payment options available.
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