Professional Development & Continuing EducationIT Executives Program

The IT Executives Program is specifically designed for current and aspiring senior-level IT executives.

• Designates IT professionals with a recognized credential representing essential qualifications for the role of CIO.
• Enhances the skills required to lead at the executive level, by focusing on strategy, communications, policy, finance, personnel and emerging technologies.
• Provides senior level IT professionals with a venue for peer learning, network building and brainstorming.
• Uses an applied strategic project for candidates to demonstrate mastery and produce a tangible product or service to benefit the organization.
• Allows IT Executives to hear from thought-leaders and industry experts with expansive knowledge and experience in topics taught as part of the program.
• Through the program, current and aspiring senior-level IT Executives earn six (6) college credits that can be applied to a master’s degree at Harrisburg University, a Certificate of Completion, and the opportunity for the Certified Government CIO (CGCIO^TM) designation, in addition to learning to manage the demands of their increasingly complex roles.  Harrisburg University will counsel those interested in receiving college credits to ensure they meet all requirements.

• President & CEO, Unisys
• Global Chief Information Office (CIO, Deloitte
• CIO, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
• CIO, United States Department of General Services
• VP, Global Mobility, CISCO
• Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Executive Director, Pennsylvania House of Appropriations
• Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Former Deputy Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police

The curriculum is designed to address specific issues or challenges routinely associated with leadership required by the organization’s most senior IT Executive.

The curriculum is supplemented by a Capstone Project, whereby IT Executives have an opportunity to apply what is learned through the curriculum.

The program is comprised of presentations, group exercises, networking, peer learning, and an individual capstone project.

Classes meet two (2) days per month, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, ET.

• Module 1: IT Leader’s Role in the Amazon Age
• Module 2: Leadership Styles, Emotional Intelligence & Trusting Relationships
• Module 3: Business Strategies & Strategic Planning Tools
• Module 4: 360 Communications, Negotiation Techniques & Selling Your Ideas
• Module 5: Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders
• Module 6: Understanding & Leading Organizational Change / Agile, Lean, & Project Management
• Module 7: Continuity of Operations (COOP) / Cyber Security
• Module 8: Digital Organizations, Innovation, & Emerging Technologies
• Module 9: Capstone Presentation & Graduation

To be considered for the IT Executives Program, applicants must be IT Professionals who oversee an IT organization, such as the CIO or IT Director for a for-profit entity, government agency, collective of agencies, local government, school district, or non-profit organization.

Those aspiring to be elevated into an IT leadership position may also be admitted given approval of their sponsor.

Each participant is expected to complete the Capstone project outlined in the “Curriculum” section.

Attendance at a minimum of 90% of the sessions is required.

Certificate
Targeting the unique challenges of public and private IT Executives, graduates of this program will earn two specific credentials including Harrisburg University’s Information Technology Executive Certificate as well as the nationally recognized Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO™) Certificate.

Credits
Graduates of the course will also be awarded six (6) academic credits that can be applied to a Master’s degree at Harrisburg University.

Professional Development Units (PDUs)
Graduates of the program are eligible for up to 135 Professional Development Units (PDU) through the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Fees

• For-profit organizations (private-sector):$3,295
• Non-profit organizations and government (public-sector): $2,745

Those accepted into the program or their organizations are responsible for the per-participant cost of the program.

Payment is not due upon application. It is due upon acceptance into the program, with invoices emailed with acceptance letters.

Should COVID-19 mitigation efforts end and CDC guidelines change allowing the course to be offered in person, the tuition would cover any meals provided.

Parking and lodging are not included in the tuition fee.  Students are responsible for parking and lodging costs.

For information on parking in the Harrisburg University garage, and to view current hourly rates, please visit Standard Parking’s website at: www.parkharrisburg.com

The application process consists of these steps:

1. Candidate Application

To apply, candidates should:

• Be prepared to answer questions about their learning goals, past experiences, expertise, and knowledge they will bring to the cohort.

Note: Candidates will not be prompted to submit payment as part of the initial application process.

2. Nomination Letter

A nomination letter is required for each candidate, meeting the following criteria:

• Written by the candidate’s sponsor, who is a member of senior leadership
• Includes the nominee’s current position, responsibilities, skills, knowledge, and any special projects for which the nominee is responsible
• Is addressed to “IT Executives Program Directors”

Letters should be emailed as follows:

• To: ProfessionalEd@HarrisburgU.edu
• Subject line: IT Executives Certificate Nomination Letter for {Nominee FIRST and LAST name}

The deadline for nomination letters is the same as applications.

3. Acceptance Notification & Payment