Data Science for Leaders
Data Science for Leaders
About the Program
Data Science for Leaders equips senior executives with the aptitude to harness data science and business analytic insights to inform business decisions, strategy, execution, and more effective organizational leadership. Executives need to possess this critical and evolving knowledge foundation to optimally leverage the information produced for and by their data science teams in delivering business solutions based on analytic insights.
Uniquely designed for the demanding schedule of senior executives, Data Science for Leaders moves participants through a three-day applied, intensive, boot camp which includes a mix of lectures, case studies, laboratory practice, and panel discussions.
Esteemed Haas faculty, Lucas Davis and Jonathan Kolstad, lead senior executives through the process of learning and applying the leadership principles behind the applications of data science methods. At the forefront of the nexus between data science and business analytics, Professors Davis and Kolstad draw on their robust research and industry engagement to define the capabilities, challenges, and decisions executives must make every day in leading an organization.
Program Topics
The Data Science for Leaders program curriculum covers the following topics:
Topic 1Data Science Foundations
Topic 2Using Big Data to Make Better Decisions
Topic 3Business Applications of Data Analytics
Topic 4Analytics-Based Strategy
Topic 5Future Trends of Data Science
Topic 6Challenges and Opportunities of Utilizing Data Science
Topic 7Drive Organizational Goals with Data Science
Who It's For
Leaders who must engage with data scientists across their organization by drawing on a strong conceptual understanding of how data science should be utilized as a senior leader and decision-maker. Executives without a deep background in data science and business analytics, and who have minimal technical expertise, are strongly encouraged to attend.
A group of colleagues or team can greatly benefit from attending this program together.
Cost & Features
- Three-day immersive program
- World-renowned Berkeley Haas and Executive Education Faculty
- Practical application
- Highly interactive environment
- Exclusive networking opportunities
- Access to the program alumni community
- Data Science for Leaders Certificate of Completion
A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence gives individuals the opportunity to create a personal plan of study structured by our four academic pillars. Participants will earn a mark of distinction with certification from a world-class university, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years.
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