Overview
Date: TBC
Duration: 2.5 days
Fees: £3,500
The Programme
Learn to use data to drive real change and innovation in your organisation
As artificial intelligence and digital transformation become widespread across all industries, many companies are thinking about changing their business models and value chains, but are unsure about what to change to and how to manage changes successfully.
This programme provides you with a framework to identify new opportunities to enhance your business and meet strategic goals using data and technology. The programme will guide you to find the “right” strategy for your value chains and product offerings, to identify where machine learning and AI can add “most” value, and to lead the organisation through the change journey
During the programme you will mix theory, case studies and practical work, allowing you to learn from UCL School of Management’s expert professors while trying out change programmes in a risk-free environment. If you’re in a mid to senior-level management role in any industry and have a strong interest in data, this course is for you.
The impact
Learn practical ways in which you can lead digital change, with a suite of tools at your disposal. By the end of the programme, you will know:
- How to come up with great ideas for improving customer experience
- Where to start when redesigning a product or service and its delivery using technology and data
- How to make data-driven decisions for changes
- How to lead an organisation through these changes
Programme outline
Over two and a half days, you will attend 10 inspiring sessions, with a mixture of learning from your professors and practical workshops with your peers.
Day 1 - Aligning data strategy with value chain strategy
During day one you will understand how you can leverage data and machine learning for your own value chain strategy, and how it helps you to enhance your internal capability and to identify the right customers.
Session 1: Align your data strategy to your business strategy
Session 2: Finding the right data strategy
Session 3: Using data to find the change opportunities that matter the most
Session 4: Using data to identify new market trends and needs
Day 2 - Leading tech-driven changes (Change management
Session 5: Simulation: Interview Stakeholders
Session 6: Plan a roadmap for change
Session 7: Build the change plan
Session 8: Implement the change plan and discuss the outcomes
Day 3 (half-day) - Sensing change opportunity
Session 9: Identify winning capacity for growth
Session 10: Present a change plan
Your learning environment
You will learn in-person on Level 50 of One Canada Square, the highest floor of Canary Wharf, taught by academics from the UCL School of Management, the business school of University College London, one of the world’s leading universities. Your fellow course attendees will be mid to senior-level executives from a range of industries, bringing a wealth of different experiences.
UCL’s strong emphasis on research and progressive approach to teaching means your course will be a dynamic exploration of how to lead data-driven change, based on up-to-date, real-life examples. By the end of the course, you will feel empowered to identify areas for improvement in your organisation and successfully implement data-driven change programmes.
Our Faculty
In the latest Research Excellence Framework, 95% of the UCL School of Management’s research was considered world-leading and internationally excellent. Choosing the UCL Leading for Data-Driven Change Programme gives you access to world-leading academics who combine their unique research with real-world practical solutions.
Dr Onesun Steve Yoo
Onesun Steve Yoo is Associate Professor of Operations & Technology and Marketing & Analytics at the UCL School of Management.
Steve’s research examines the key operational and marketing decisions of firms pushing innovative products or services to market, and has been published in leading academic management journals including Marketing Science and Operations Research.
Professor Hyun-Soo Ahn
Joining us from the University of Michigan’s Ross Business School to help teach this programme is Hyun-soo Ahn, Professor of Technology & Operations and Ford Motor Co. Director of Tauber Institute for Global Operations.
He is an active researcher in supply chain management, service operations, revenue and pricing management, purchasing and value chain innovations. He also teaches executive classes on business analytics and digital transformation for several companies, including ICBC and Bank of America.
Applications
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for mid to senior-level managers working at organisations in any industry. No prior technical knowledge is required, and any mathematics covered in the programme will act as a guide if you are interested to learn more. You should have a strong interest in using data to drive change and innovation in your organisation.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements to our executive education programmes, however, typically our applicants will have:
- a minimum of five years' work experience
- a bachelor's degree or higher
- a good level of English (an English language test is not required for this programme, however, the programme is taught entirely in English without translation, and so you should be comfortable communicating in English.)
How can you apply?
You can apply to the programme by completing our application form which shouldn't take you more than five minutes to complete.
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the Executive Education Team who will be in touch to discuss your place on the programme and to arrange payment.
When do applications close?
Applications will close 10 working days prior to the start of the programme.
Fees
Fees for this two-and-a-half day programme in April 2023 are £3,500
For more information on what the programme fee covers, or to discuss your fees, please speak to our Executive Education Team.
Payment
Payment for your place on the programme should be made using a credit/debit card on the UCL Store. You will receive an access code for the UCL Store from the Executive Education Team once your place in the programme is confirmed.
If you would prefer to pay by invoice, please discuss this with the team.
Payment is due in full at least 10 working days prior to the start of the programme.
30% Club scholarship
As part of our school-wide dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion, the UCL School of Management is offering two 30% Club scholarship places each year on our executive programmes.
For this programme, a scholarship covering the entire programme fee will be awarded to one eligible individual. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you should select the checkbox “I am applying for the 30% Club Scholarship” during your application.
Learn more about the 30% Club scholarship.
Are corporate partner rates/alumni discounts applicable?
Yes, we do offer discounts for alumni and for some corporate partners. Please contact our Executive Education team to discuss your eligibility mgmt.execed@ucl.ac.uk
Why choose us
As a programme attendee, you’ll benefit from a personalised approach that champions innovation, creativity and cross-disciplinary working.
The UCL School of Management, based in Canary Wharf, London, was recently ranked in the top five of UK business schools by The Guardian, and UCL is consistently ranked in the global top 20 for its academic excellence and research. You’ll be learning from a university that combines cutting-edge thinking with a disruptive spirit, helping you to develop the skills that will allow you to fulfill your potential and achieve real results for your organisation.
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