The Internet and advances in information technology have dramatically changed the business landscape at an accelerated pace. Become the change agent that inspires technical evolution.

Developing sustainable business models that effectively use technology to further operational improvements, vendor procurements, and customer relationships is critical in staying competitive in today’s business environment. Technology coupled with strategic planning and proven industry best practices yields unbounded rewards for those organizations who dare to challenge the status quo. This course will provide senior executives and upper management with the technical foundation, strategies, and solutions to effectively plan, implement, and sponsor information technology initiatives.

The course is composed of sessions which consist of technical deep-dives accompanied with practical, technical application scenarios. Through this program, executives and management will learn information technology concepts, real-world applications, technology trends, and the use of technology as a competitive lever. Executives and management members will be grounded with enough technical competence to effectively communicate with their CIO, CTO, Technology Managers, Software Developers, and IT consultants. This course will allay any fears one has about engaging in any information technology discussion and will allow one to quickly ascertain the technologies involved, the challenges the organization faces, and the appropriate course of actions to take.

Program Dates and Fees

August 25-27, 2010	$4,590.00
June 22-24, 2011	$4,590.00
August 24-26, 2011	$4,590.00

This course is designed for business executives with little or no formal knowledge of Internet concepts. It will benefit those who are in a decision-making function regarding investments in technology for operations, new initiatives, and e-business. Titles may include CEO, president, COO, vice president, director, project manager, and business manager.

Nick Kamboj is a former Microsoft Engagement Manager who worked in the Communications Sector vertical at Microsoft, focusing on managing key telecommunication accounts such as Comcast, Sprint, Motorola, Freescale, TDS, U.S. Cellular, Cincinnati Bell, Charter Communications and Embarq. Prior to joining the Microsoft Communications Sector, he spent two years within the Microsoft Business Solutions Consulting practice as a Senior Project Manager and was asked to program manage a technology integration effort for Corbis, Bill Gates’ privately held multi-media company.

Kipp Martin has been a member of the faculty at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business since 1980 and teaches MBA courses in computing technology and mathematics for business analysis. He began teaching one of the first Internet technology courses in the winter of 1994.

Classes are held at the Gleacher Center of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, situated along the Chicago River (one block east of Michigan Avenue), in the heart of the downtown district known as "The Magnificent Mile." The Center is within walking distance from some of Chicago's most exciting retail and entertainment areas.

The course will begin at 8:30am on Day 1 and end at 3:30pm on Day 3.

Hotel Accommodations and Reservations

A limited block of rooms have been reserved for a discounted rate at the
InterContinental Chicago
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312.944.4100 or 800.628.2112 (toll-free)
Fax: 312.321.8725