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Featured Case Studies and Real-World Examples

ING: An Agile Organization in a Disruptive Environment

Target and Walmart: Who is Better Prepared to Take on Amazon?

Zillow: The Platform for Homes

How Stitch Fix’s CEO Katrina Lake Built a $2 Billion Company

Applying Data Science and Analytics at P&G
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Time Commitment
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Classmate Interactions
Cost
Graduate Certificate Courses
90–120 hours per course
Earn up to 18 units of academic credit that may contribute to a certificate or a degree
Frequent collaboration with other students taking courses at the same time
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Professional Certificate Courses
6–13 hours per course
Earn a certificate and, in some cases, professional education units
Potential to connect with other participants through private social media groups
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Foundations of Digital Transformation
Discover how to create a workplace that thrives on innovation and adapts quickly to change. Learn from industry leaders how to foster teamwork, encourage smart risk-taking, and streamline decision-making to keep your company competitive in the digital age.

Systems Leadership: Managing Uncertainty in the Digital Age
Learn to balance competing priorities, unite diverse teams, and navigate uncertainty with confidence. You'll master skills needed to drive innovation, manage complex ecosystems, and become the transformative leader your organization needs.

Human-Centered Design for Digital Transformation
Dive into human-centered design and discover how to create solutions that fit the way people really work. You'll practice key skills like interviewing, data analysis, and running quick experiments to ensure your digital projects succeed.

Change Management: Reskilling in the Age of Analytics and AI
Explore strategies to reskill your team, restructure your processes, and overcome common barriers to change. You'll learn to navigate the organizational challenges of digital transformation and optimize your workforce for the AI-driven future.

Build a Platform Strategy to Accelerate Growth
Discover how to transform your product into a revenue-generating platform. Learn practical strategies for designing, monetizing, and launching platforms that boost customer engagement and drive growth.

Business Opportunities and Applications of Generative AI
Learn to identify AI opportunities, design effective interfaces, and structure AI-powered initiatives while keeping the human perspective central. You'll gain practical skills to boost productivity, navigate legal risks, and assess AI's broader implications.





Featured Instructors

Pamela Hinds
Program Director and Professor, Management Science and Engineering

Arvind Karunakaran
Assistant Professor, Management Science and Engineering

Julie Stanford
Lecturer, Computer Science

Michael Bernstein
Associate Professor, Computer Science