Digital Transformation Leadership Programme
Key takeaways
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
Differentiate between existing and emerging digital technologies and their impact on business applications
Analyse and apply digital solutions to solve real-world business challenges
Develop a strategic road map for leading digital transformation in your organisation
Leverage digital transformation technologies for innovation and improved efficiency
Learning approach
Throughout the programme, your learning will be centred around two threads:
Expert-led: with insights from Imperial College Business School faculty and industry practitioners who bring decades of experience in the fields of digital strategy and transformation.
Application-based: with hands-on activities, a specialisation module, and a capstone project that gives you the opportunity to apply programme insights to address organisational challenges.
What you will learn
Who is this programme for?
This 20-week accelerated leadership programme is designed for senior executives and functional managers interested in effectively leveraging emerging technologies to transform their organisations. It is particularly relevant for the following roles:
CXOs and executive leaders seeking to align digital transformation strategies with business execution
Mid-level to senior managers looking to gain a deeper understanding of emerging technologies and their applications to stay ahead of the curve
Entrepreneurs keen on incorporating the latest digital strategies and technologies into their business models and leading their industry
Consultants wanting to stay up to date with digital transformation trends and provide relevant insights to their clients
Past participant profile
Over 75% of our past participants have at least 15 years of work experience, highlighting the value this programme offers to professionals in leadership positions with diverse functional responsibilities and a global cohort
Diverse functional responsibilities
A wide range of work experience
Global Cohort
Programme highlights
Cutting-edge content
Understand emerging technologies and enhance leadership skills for the digital age through selected examples across disciplines.
Specialisation modules
Choose a specialisation in finance, healthcare, or sustainability to tailor your learning and gain expertise aligned with your career goals.
Assignments
Receive graded feedback on assignments and progress in your learning journey.
Capstone project
Work on a capstone project with two check-ins, applying programme insights to a real-world business problem in your organisation or industry.
Industry insights
Learn to implement digital transformation through recorded expert interviews, real-world cases, and weekly access to learning facilitators.
Capstone project
Work on a capstone project that applies programme insights to develop a comprehensive digital transformation plan and craft effective digital strategies that can be applied in your organisation. You will get hands-on practice in developing the following:
Benchmark
Problem identification
Data management
Platforms, risks, privacy and security
Sources of value
Implementation frameworks
Digital transformation with Imperial Executive Education
The Digital Transformation Leadership Programme from Imperial Executive Education is designed with a perfect blend of world-class teaching, practical experience and cutting-edge training. Ranked second in the world in the QS University Rankings 2025, Imperial College London is a beacon of innovation, where groundbreaking ideas meet real-world impact. We combine visionary thinking with pioneering technology to solve the most pressing global challenges, benefitting both business and society. At Imperial, you won’t just learn about the future of business and digital transformation – you will be equipped to lead it.
Case studies and industry examples
Understand how LinkedIn used a customer-centric approach to develop new job suggestion algorithms.
Netflix
Discover how Netflix leveraged big data to enhance customer prediction algorithms.
Kodak
Learn how Kodak failed to fully embrace digital technology, leading to its eventual decline.
Microsoft
Analyse Microsoft’s metaverse strategy and how it was impacted by the anti-trust case in the UK/EU.
LEGO
Discuss which digital-led strategic changes undertaken by LEGO helped it to stay competitive in an evolving digital market.
Meet the faculty
Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation, Imperial College Business School
Christopher L Tucci is Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Imperial College Business School and Co-Director (Education) for I-X, Imperial's new campus concept cent...
Guest speakers
Professor of Financial Economics, Imperial College Business School
Rajkamal Iyer is an associate professor of finance at Imperial College London and a research advisor at the Bundesbank. His research centres on banking and financial intermedi...
Head of the Leadership Lab, Imperial College Business School
Frank Brueck is the leadership lab lead at the Leonardo Centre on Business for Society and the executive vice president of the GOLDEN for IMPACT Foundation at Imperial College...
Visiting Researcher at the Imperial College Centre for Cryptocurrency Research
Catherine Mulligan is a visiting lecturer at Imperial College London. Using her expertise in digital technologies and sustainability, she has made significant contributions at...
Visiting Faculty, Healthcare Innovation, Imperial College Business School
Loy Lobo is a visiting lecturer at Imperial College Business School, where he draws on his experience as a healthcare and life sciences strategist to teach about the managemen...
Professor of Technology and Innovation Management (Healthcare), Imperial College Business School
James Barlow is a professor of technology and innovation management (healthcare) and a member of the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation at Imperial College Lond...
Adjunct Professor in Business Analytics and Digital Business, Martti Ahtisaari Institute, Oulu Business School, University of Oulu
Marika Livari’s key expertise is within business modelling, strategising, open innovation and ecosystems thinking. She has been active in various industries, including creativ...
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
Please note that this programme contributes to earning Associate Alumni status. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
FAQs
Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Programme Advisers or call us at +44 208 629 1765 (UK) / +1 315 509 2976 (US) / +65 3138 2451 (SG)
Early registrations are encouraged.
Flexible payment options available.
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