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How to Secure Funding for an MBA in Tech Management
Did you know that nearly half of U.S. employers offer tuition assistance, and among those that do, four out of five already support an MBA in tech management? For (future) CTOs and senior engineering leaders, that implies building a compelling business case. In ~7 minutes, you’ll learn: (1) why CFOs green-light MBAs even in tight…
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Trusted MBA for Technical Professionals – The Fast‑Track to Strategic Tech Leadership
You’ve shipped code, optimized pipelines, and managed entire sprints, but the moment the conversation shifts from epics to EBITDA, the room tilts. Stakeholders stop asking how and start asking why: “Show me the commercial upside.”“Model the cash‑flow impact.”“Defend the margin assumptions.” Suddenly, the dialect of algorithms seems parochial in comparison to the colloquial of valuation. You…
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Online Technology Leadership Programs Compared
For future technology leaders seeking high-impact, fully online technology leadership programs, several reputable options stand out, catering to different career stages and goals. In this guide, we break down curricula, pricing, features, and the best fitness of the four most prominent ones to help you identify just the right program for your career goals. Our…
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3 Types of Digital Technology Leadership Programs: Which Fits You Best?
If you are a professional in the technology sector who has progressed beyond entry-level and early-career roles but has not yet reached the most senior or executive (C-suite) positions, you most likely search for a relevant digital technology leadership program to stay competitive and transition to higher leadership. Or, as it happened to many of…
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Advantages of Industry-Experienced Faculty in Executive Education
The complexity of modern-day technology leadership roles demands a deeper, practical understanding of current industry trends and challenges, making traditional leadership approaches insufficient and in certain instances, even obsolete. The factors that add to the complexity commonly involve demands for continuous innovation, digital transformation initiatives, and heightened cross-organizational responsibilities. As a tech leader, you are…
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How Tech MBAs Shape Remote Leadership
Remote work is slowly evolving into the so-called, workation, a concept that refers to a modern work arrangement that combines professional responsibilities with travel or leisure activities. Workation (work + vacation) describes professional activities conducted in non-traditional environments through digital connectivity. It is characterised by: Location fluidity or execution of core job functions from co-working…
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In-Demand Tech MBA Specialisations (Based on the US & UK Job Market Trends)
There are two ways to choose the Tech MBA specialisation: popularity among tech professionals (personal preferences) and real market demand. This guide focuses on the latter because putting yourself on the wrong career path doesn’t make sense. Now, what exactly drives such a growing demand for specialised tech leaders? The convergence of business and technology…
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The Impact of Tech MBA Programs on Career Advancement
Technology professionals aspiring to senior leadership roles often contemplate the necessity of a master’s in technology leadership. It can be time-consuming and quite expensive so it’s only natural to weigh your options. However, you can’t make an informed decision without all the relevant information. That’s why we focused this article on career advancements enabled by…
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How to Choose the Best Online MBA in Technology Management for Your Career
An online MBA in Technology Management can equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in your leadership role. However, a multitude of available programs makes that choice complex and overwhelming. This article provides a comprehensive overview of online tech MBAs, highlighting key considerations to help you make an informed decision and propel your…
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One Important Yet Overlooked Benefit of a Tech MBA
When contemplating career paths, people can question the necessity of undertaking a specialised educational programs such as a Tech MBA, that is until they face two challenges. The First Challenge At CTO Academy, we coined the term ‘Accidental CTO’ to describe an accelerated path to the Chief Technology Officer role. This tends to be someone…
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Look Inside The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders
Our primary job with The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders is to help you extract as much value, learning, insight and long-term connections as possible so that the course creates a legacy of benefits that will follow you throughout your career. The engine that’s driving the course material is our core mission and that is…
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“The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders” Shortlisted for Prestigious Learning Technologies Award
CTO Academy is thrilled to announce that its flagship program, The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders, has been shortlisted for the Best Online Distance Learning Programme in the Learning Technologies Awards 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights the program’s exceptional quality and impact with empowering technology leaders around the world. Andrew Weaver, CEO & co-founder, expressed…
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“The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders” Receives Professional Development Certification
The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders has been formally recognized and certified by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service (CPDUK) as “conforming to continuing professional development principles”, recognizing both the high standard of professional training and exceptional value being delivered by this course to technology leaders seeking to advance their careers.
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CTO Academy Launches Scholarship Programme in Partnership with Women Who Code
CTO Academy Launches Scholarship Programme in Partnership with Women Who Code promoting women in technology careers
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How Does CTO Academy Compare With The Berkeley CTO Program?
Why would you choose a CTO Program? Historically and still commonly mistaken as a purely technical role, the chief technology officer (CTO) has come to play a crucial part in the c-suite ensemble by playing critical roles in business strategy, organizational structure, and culture. It makes sense since whole industries are becoming increasingly automated and…
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The CTO and The MBA … a history of coming together!
Whilst a traditional MBA was historically of little interest to the CTO that has changed as the world becomes ever more consumed by automation and tech leaders need to broaden their skill set.
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WFH, LFH and the E-learning Revolution
Alongside the established heavyweight acronyms of LOL, GWS and GSOH arrives the definitive acronym of our time. Prior to Covid-19, WFH occupied a niche space in the acronym world … World Federation of Healing Wartime Flying Hours Wages For Housework Weep For Humanity (which might be pushing hard for top dog WFH status) … but…
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Leadership Skills Training for Tech Leaders
Leadership doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, particularly for those people with a technical background. But picking up leadership skills is crucial if you’re going to have an impact at the senior level and with any significant management role. Whether you have firm ambitions to take a senior tech role or you’ve almost fallen into…
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8 Reasons Why Refresher Training Is A Good Idea
Knowledge fades over time. Our brains are very efficient at dumping information we don’t need, and the best way we have of showing our brain that the information is still useful is by using it. “Use it or lose it”
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Importance of Management Skills to CTO Training
What should a CTO management training course look like? What management skills do you require to become a high value CTO? With most c-suite roles, progression through the ranks involves a natural and ongoing development of skills that equip the ambitious to reach the top. The CTO career path requires a more jagged turn as…