Program Overview

Technology Leadership Program

The Technology Leadership Program from MIT Professional Education is designed to facilitate growth at organizations by providing participants with the tools needed to develop an innovative and strategic approach towards creating business models and problem-solving.

Program Overview

This program has emerged as the program of choice for senior technology leaders and experienced practitioners with global roles and aspirations. It aims to teach participants how to lead transformational growth by developing an understanding of exponential and digital technologies and innovations, and how to apply prevalent best practices within their organizations, sectors, and industries.

Program Details

• Duration: 8 months
• Location: MIT Campus & Live-Online
• Course Fee: $28,000
• CEUs: 42
• Date(s): Sep 11, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027
• Registration Deadline: Aug 15, 2026

Program Faculty

The program is delivered by MIT faculty, including:

• David Niño
• Olivier de Weck
• Pulkit Agrawal
• Tony Eng
• John Hart
• Cathy Wu
• William D. Oliver
• Jelena Notaros
• Neil Thompson
• Markus J. Buehler
• Brian Anthony
• Abel Sanchez
• Vivienne Sze
• Afreen Siddiqi
• Bhaskar Pant
• Jinhua Zhao
• Michael Davies
• Ben Armstrong
• Javier de Luis
• Blade Kotelly
• Vladimir Bulović
• Richard D. Braatz
• Julie Shah
• Dr. Stacy Springs
• Ben Waber
• Dr. Jacqueline M. Wolfrum

Program Highlights

• Interactive MIT campus immersions and live virtual lectures with renowned MIT faculty
• Learn from and network with prominent scholars, and a highly-accomplished peer group from across the world
• Benefit from an understanding of the vibrant innovation ecosystem at MIT which is shaping the future
• Experience key technologies of the future in action within MIT, and through interactions with innovators from MIT Alumni-founded startups
• Cutting-edge curriculum focused on key concepts and frameworks

Who Should Attend

The Technology Leadership Program is designed for technology leaders and experienced practitioners from large corporations as well as startups. Relevant roles include:

• C-level positions including CEOs, CTOs, COOs, CIOs, Chief Architects, etc.
• Head of Engineering, Head of Technology
• Leaders with a focus on evolving their organization’s technology management and growth to meet future needs
• Engineering managers, product managers, and team leaders with a significant team size and budget responsibility
• Senior functional managers and delivery heads with a significant team size and budget responsibility
• Individuals with outstanding technical careers and leadership roles in a variety of settings
• Any senior technology professionals with a keen desire to create new opportunities and shape the future of their organizations and industries by harnessing transformational technologies

Requirements

• A strong drive to succeed and aspirations for reaching beyond the obvious career milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, learn and apply new knowledge in varied situations.
• A minimum of 6+ years of work experience in functional, technical, or business roles.
• A graduate degree with a strong academic track record is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.