The Digital Business Leadership Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is a comprehensive, six-month, multimodal program that prepares global executives to innovate new strategies and business models and lead their organizations to thrive in the digital age.
Balance theory and practical learning through interactive sessions with Ivy League faculty and industry practitioners. Get first-hand insights into digital strategies, emerging technologies, and rapid innovation.
Immerse yourself in the thriving tech hubs of San Francisco and New York and learn from people and organizations at the forefront of the digital revolution. Exchange insights with accomplished peers and build a lifelong global network.
Address real-world challenges through capstone projects and immediately apply learnings to your organization.
Nationalities provide
a rich peer group experience
Topics
Faculty members
and practitioners
Month learning
journey
Live online modules
In-person immersions
(San Francisco and
New York City)
Capstone projects on
digital transformation
The Digital Business Leadership Program participant mix reflects diversity across functions, industries, backgrounds, companies, and life experiences.
Participants might come from large or medium-sized organizations that are focused on digital transformation and innovation.
The Digital Business Leadership Program helps talented leaders prepare to take on larger digital transformation roles. All the key elements of the Digital Business Leadership Program experience — faculty, content, peer interaction, and application exercises — are designed specifically for participants with:
Customer Development Expert
Adjunct Professor of Business
Faculty of Executive Education
Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business
Carson Family Professor of Business
Professor of Professional Practice
Learn from industry experts – startup founders, venture capitalists, chief digital officers, tech disruptors, and more – in San Francisco, New York City, and beyond.
You will also get the opportunity to participate in site visits to accelerator labs, startups, and companies.
| Module | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Program Preparation | August 2022 | Pre-work |
| Module 1 | September 12–23, 2022 | Live online sessions |
| Module 2 | September–October 2022 | Online |
| Module 3 | October 31–November 4, 2022 | San Francisco |
| Module 4 | November–December 2022 | Online |
| Module 5 | December 13–16, 2022 | Live online sessions |
| Module 6 | January–February 2023 | Online |
| Module 7 | February 20–24, 2023 | New York City |
Note: Order of sessions is subject to change and based on faculty availability.
In case you are unable to travel for the in-person module/s due to prevailing COVID-19 travel restrictions/concerns, there will be a live-streaming option available.
| Round | Date | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Closed | - |
| Round 2 | Closed | - |
| Round 3 | Closed | - |
| Round 4 | June 16, 2022 | US$500 |
Note:
| Program Fee*: US$32,000 | |
|---|---|
| Application Round 4 | Program Fee: US$29,000 |
The Digital Business Leadership Program from Columbia Business School Executive Education is an intensive, six-month Ivy League learning journey that prepares global executives to innovate new strategies and business models and lead their organizations to thrive in the digital age. It equips digital leaders with the skills to drive digital transformation in their respective organizations. Upon completion of the program, participants receive select Columbia Business School alumni benefits.
Participants in the Digital Business Leadership Program come from large- or medium-sized organizations focused on digital transformation and innovation within existing industries. The learning experience is designed specifically for participants with a minimum work experience of 10 years.
