Take the Lead in Digital Transformation!

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Leading digital transformation requires both an understanding of the technologies driving the change and the ability to lead organizational transformation. A robust business model based on technology is the key to digital transformation and sustained value creation. The companies can choose to develop new technologies aligned with customer needs or build a product/service and a business model with improvements to existing technologies. What approach should one adopt? This programme opens introduces one to different possibilities and provides a framework to analyze and create a blueprint.

Over six months, including three weeks of in-class modules, the Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) executive certificate program is designed to meet the unique needs of business leaders and decision-makers in the digital era. The program equips participants with a framework to analyze and craft an innovative blueprint for guiding their companies through digital transformation. Key elements of the curriculum include case studies, industry visits, and interviews with leaders actively implementing digital transformation.

This programme has been conceived, designed, and developed by IIMB in cooperation with FAU and Fraunhofer Institute of Integrated Circuits to address the question of building transformational business models using technological advances. Together, these institutions have contributed with their best knowledge, experiences, and networks to support organizations taking the lead in digital transformation. Moreover, thanks to this trilateral cooperation, the programme offers a terrific platform for networking and exploring mutual cultures and markets. After successful completion of the three modules, the participants will be awarded a joint certificate and admitted to IIMB EEP and FAU Alumni Associations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Get an insight into various disruptive technologies at the core of digital transformation
  • Build value through the co-creation of innovative business models
  • Create new lines of business by setting up a new culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Create an innovative business plan to lead digital transformation
  • Develop strategic thinking and the ability to lead self and others through complexity and change
  • Several industrial visits both in India and Germany

 

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Module Start Date End Date Days Mode of Delivery Venue
1 17.02.2025 22.02.2025 Mon to Sat In-person IIM Bangalore, India
2 12.05.2025 17.05.2025 Mon to Sat In-person FAU & Fraunhofer IIS, Germany
3 14.07.2025 16.07.2025 Mon to Wed In-person IIM Bangalore, India

 

 PROGRAM FEE

The tuition fee covers all instruction during the three modules; required books and other pedagogical materials including self-learning materials; coaching, tutoring, and other inter-modular support. Programme fee includes the boarding charges at Bangalore and Nuremberg but does not include travel and living expenses for the German and Indian modules.

The programme fee is 4,95,000 Indian Rupees (around 5475€) + 18% GST tax per participant, which is payable in instalments.

 

PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION

The organizations interested in nominating their employees and individuals interested in registering for self in the programme may apply by sending an email to joni.riihimaeki@fau.de by 31.12.2024

Participants will be selected based on professional achievement, work experience, and organizational responsibility.

More information on the programme can be found HERE.