THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY

Develop a practical digital transformation road map that can be immediately applied to a business.

Duration

6 weeks, excluding
orientation

Effort

7–10 hours per week,
entirely online

Learning Format

Weekly modules,
flexible learning

YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH:

1

The ability to harness key drivers of successful digital transformation, including leadership, agility, and resilience.

2

An approach that measures internal organisational capabilities to refine your search for transformative solutions and ensure a business remains competitive.

3

An understanding of the importance of human development and an approach to digital transformation that places your customers at the centre.

4

The knowledge and tools to effectively lead your organisation through digital transformation.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Over the duration of this online short course, you’ll work through the following modules:

Module 1
Understanding Disruption and Digital Transformation

Explore the impact of disruption in order to prepare for a digital transformation.

Module 2
Developing a Realistic Digital Strategy

Explore the role of business drivers in building a realistic strategy for digital transformation.

Module 3
Strategic Tools for Leading Digital Transformation

Consider how effective leadership and design thinking can foster a successful digital transformation.

Module 4
Why Market Research Data Matters

Explore the importance of a data-led approach to inform digital transformation.

Module 5
Understanding and Managing Customer Experience

Explore how digital transformation affects current and future customer experiences.

Module 6
Digital Transformation Road Map

Understand the importance of effectively managing people and change to achieve a successful digital transformation.

Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during course development.

YOUR COURSE CONVENOR

Dr Caitlin Ferreira

MBA Programme Director, UCT GSB

Ferreira is the MBA Programme Director at GSB. She has lectured at several institutions both locally, in the public and private sectors, and abroad. She maintains a steadfast passion for merging relevant industry insights with theoretical content to foster her students’ critical and creative thinking skills, getting them ready for a future world of work. She serves on the editorial boards of international journals and has presented her research at both local and international conferences. She has published in several peer-reviewed international journals including the Journal of Marketing Management, Journal of Business Research, International Business Review and the Journal of Product and Brand Management.

A TRIPLE-CROWN ACCREDITED BUSINESS SCHOOL

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The GSB has received the prestigious triple crown of international accreditation, from the three most influential organisations in global business education: the European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The GSB is one of just three business schools in Africa that have obtained triple-crown accreditation.*

* UCT Graduate School of Business (2020).

AN ONLINE EDUCATION THAT SETS YOU APART

This UCT Graduate School of Business short course is presented in partnership with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:

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