Therefore, the problem is to make businesses keep pace with mounting change while executives intentionally invest in the right portfolio to remain future-ready. To solve this problem and prepare Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) to lead their companies in the rapidly changing digital economy, ISB Executive Education, in partnership with Emeritus has introduced the Chief Technology Officer Programme.

The Indian School of Business is a legacy school that has set new standards for transformational learning, thought leadership and innovation. And with an abundance of world-class academics and industry expert it generates academic vibrancy and practical applicability greater than conventional studying to help leaders today become pioneers tomorrow.

Senior technology and operations executives, such as chiefs, directors and heads of IT, engineering, R&D and consulting from sectors like technology, BFSI, engineering, telecommunications, consumer goods and consulting, are the target audience for the program. In 24 weeks, participants will get a deeper understanding of product development, scalable technology architecture, generative AI integration, innovation portfolio management and supply chain analytics and the strategic mentality required to achieve cross functional transformation.

Speaking to the audience, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head – India & APAC, Emeritus, said CTOs are becoming more and more crucial in promoting innovation and development as technology rapidly changes business. This program, created in partnership with ISB Executive Education, gives top technology professionals the strategic insights and hands on know how needed to lead with confidence in a rapidly growing digital economy.

The program offers complete learning experience consisting of 150+ recorded video lectures for self-learning by world-class ISB faculty, 2-3 live interactive sessions and fireside chats.  Participants will spend one day on campus at ISB, attend 5-7 masterclasses led by industry professionals and get experience learning through three action learning projects and a guided capstone project. Over the course of 24 weeks, there are more than 12 case studies and networking opportunities through interactive workshops, masterclasses and office hours. The topics on this program include strategic leadership and innovation and technological architecture and development. Through this curriculum, students will get following skills:

• They will gain a strategic view of technology and its impact on organisational strategy.

• Assess new technologies and learn how these can revamp the organisation's supply chain.

• Synch investments with the business plan and alter organisational strategy in pursuit of a tech-enabled competitive edge.

•  Derive key skills to manage tech-enabled organisations.

Program Details

• Commencement date: December 30th, 2025.

• Duration: 24 weeks.

• Mode: Online with live sessions, masterclasses and office hours.

• Eligibility: Any graduate or diploma holder with ten or more years of work experience.

•  Fee: ₹ 6,311,000.

• Certificate: On successful completion of the program, learners will receive an ISB Executive Education digital certificate of completion.