Senior Executive Program for Technology Leaders
- AI strategy, adoption, and impact frameworks
- In-person networking at the MIT campus
- Gen AI and real-world AI applications
- Live sessions on LLMs, agentic AI, and RAG
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What You Will Learn
Crafting a forward-thinking vision and strategy for sustainable tech leadership
Evaluate technological opportunities and challenges, and develop strategies to lead technology organizations toward positive outcomes for multiple stakeholders
Evaluate the integration between corporate and technology strategies
Design effective senior teams to lead the organization and lead through a lens of culture, negotiation, networking, influence, and power
Gain the ability to identify and implement AI-driven opportunities to enhance innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage
Create practices that align toward positive human impact and away from unethical actions
Examine the types, processes, and implementation of system thinking
Program Curriculum | Online and Live Online
The Senior Executive Program for Technology Leaders is a flexible learning journey designed to equip you with the technical expertise and leadership acumen required to lead a technology company toward sustainable growth and innovation. The curriculum is divided into three core modules, followed by a fixed program. You will learn through a mix of live online sessions, video lectures, try-it activities, and case studies.
Note:
The program duration of 26 weeks excludes 2 weeks of orientation and break weeks between modules.
The list of topics and live session schedule are subject to change.
Networking Event | In Person | 2 Days
The program concludes with an optional two-day in-person networking event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts during which you will get the opportunity to interact and network with your peers and program faculty.
Note: A registration fee of US$250 is applicable. The event will not necessarily be held immediately after program module completion. #The images shown here are from other MIT xPRO programs' networking events and are representative only.
Workbook Activities
Examine practices that align leadership with ethical actions and positive human impact, while mastering the art of leading high-performing teams through cultural, strategic, and influential lenses. With a strong focus on innovation, systems thinking, and stakeholder management, these workbook exercises will equip you with the tools to define enduring visions, design effective senior teams, and evaluate opportunities that drive both technological and business success. These targeted activities will accelerate your ability to apply and incorporate these insights directly into your professional roles.
Key Program Features
Experience live online sessions* with faculty, and the cohort success coach.
Learn from MIT faculty who are experts in strategy, leadership, and technology.
Connect with high-achieving peers from around the world and the faculty at a two-day in-person networking event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Gain insights on the latest trends and industry best practices from real-life examples of problem-solving and innovation in technology leadership.
Explore proven frameworks and tools that can help you successfully drive high growth for your organization through effective implementation of emerging technologies
Interact with a global cohort of tech leaders and exchange insights on the latest tech developments around the world.
Engage in a series of workbook activities throughout the program, designed to comprehensively explore the critical skills and strategies needed to lead technology-driven organizations.
Craft your learning journey through regular check-in sessions and live office hours with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Access recorded faculty sessions that provide the flexibility to learn at your own pace with a weekly commitment of four to six hours of sessions and activities.
*Live session schedules are subject to change based on speaker availability.
Who Is It For?
The Senior Executive Program for Technology Leaders is designed for senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, develop an innovation mindset, and effectively navigate the evolving technology and business landscape. It is ideal for:
C-suite and senior technology leaders seeking to enhance systems-level leadership and drive long-term, sustainable transformation across the organization
Functional leaders, including COOs, CIOs, and department heads, looking to transition from technical or operational roles into enterprise-wide executive leadership by building business, communication, and decision-making skills
Startup founders and tech CEOs aiming to sharpen their leadership approach, improve team and culture management, and make confident, high-impact decisions to grow and scale their ventures
Participants are required to have:
Minimum 10 years of work experience
Fluency in written and spoken English
Note: Participants must have at least 10 years of work experience and fluency in written and spoken English.
Meet The Faculty
Faculty Director; Senior Lecturer in the Daniel J. Riccio Graduate Engineering Leadership Program at MIT
David Niño heads leadership education for graduate students across the MIT Engineering Leadership Program for the development of leadership among engineers and other professio...
Seley Distinguished Professor of Management, a Professor of Organization Studies
Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT
The Erwin H. Schell Professor of Management, Emeritus and a Professor of Organization Studies, MIT Sloan School of Management
Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Management in the Work and Organization Studies Group at the MIT Sloan School of Management
Fred Fort Flowers (1941) and Daniel Fort Flowers (1941) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Ford Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at MIT
Note: Faculty list are subject to change
Success Coach
Product and Technology Executive, Driving Innovation and Growth in SaaS, Marketplaces, Big Data/ML/AI
Rajesh Srinivasan is a seasoned technology and business executive with 25+ years of experience in building innovative products that delight customers and driving profitable gr...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants. In addition to the certificate, participants will also earn 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). These CEUs quantify the time you have invested in structured learning as part of your professional development.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT xPRO.
FAQs
Connect with a Learning Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a one-on-one to get a deeper understanding on why the Senior Executive Program for Technology Leaders is the right fit for you.
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Flexible payment options available.
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