New Chief Digital Officer degree program

Chief Digital Officers (CDO) are needed. This is because the digital transformation of a company is rarely tackled holistically, derived from a digital vision. Management often lacks the relevant expertise and the awareness that a digital customer focus involves all company processes. That is why the SIB in collaboration with the Center for Digital Business at the HWZ Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration, designed the practice-oriented "Chief Digital Officer" course. "Complex topics require strong partnerships. The HWZ with its Center for Digital Business and the SIB form a strong partnership for this innovative, application-oriented course," says SIB Director Michel Vinzens.Overview in the digital worldA CDO has the task of developing a digital vision, mission and strategy for the entire company and has the skills to implement these with the various units. This management function requires a business background and up-to-date knowledge of new technologies. As a change manager, a CDO also has the skills to initiate and successfully implement change. The course is completed on a part-time basis, lasts one year (32 days of classroom teaching) and is rounded off with a study trip abroad. Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays. All further information can be found at www.sib.ch/cdo