Executive Leadership, Budgeting and Finance Programs
The University of Houston's Executive Leadership, Budgeting and Finance Programs are designed to train aspiring leaders in the fields of technology, while enabling them to make budgeting, financial, and executive decisions.
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Technology Leadership & Innovation Management Program
CCE Technology Division
Houston, TX 77204-4023
Contact:
For Training Program & Content Inquiries:
Dr. Maria Burns, Leadership & Finance Program Director
mburns [at] central.uh.edu (mburns[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
Phone: 713-743-1194
Executive Technology Leadership Certificate (Online)
The Executive Technology Leadership Program entails a suite of 3 online certificates. It examines the practical applications of leadership and decision making in modern technology-driven organizations.
It is designed for aspiring technology leaders, business owners, project managers, department heads, etc. The content is designed for both government and industry professionals. It is suitable for all technology-driven industries and company departments.
Key objective of this training program is to help students develop leadership skills and strategies they can apply in a global professional setting.
The instructor will guide students to the application of key tools and best practices of leadership at an individual and global organizational level. This course will help students appreciate the value of risk management, corporate agility, leadership and organizational structure. In addition, students will learn strategic tools for making decisions, and adapting into an ever-changing global corporate environment. Case studies and exercises will be given to simulate problem solving scenarios with technology leadership and innovation management cases in a workplace.
Trainees will become familiar with the theories, practices, and mechanisms driving modern technology leaders. Case studies will offer hands-on experience implementing decision-making and problem-solving mechanisms.
This certification will allow aspiring leaders of global technology and automation corporations to thrive in a global setting.
Course Fee: $1,500 for a package of 3 Certificates
- Certificate Level 1: Technology Leadership Fundamentals
- Certificate Level 2: Project Leadership & Teambuilding
- Certificate Level 3: Corporate Technology & Leadership
Mode: Online
Completion time: 16 weeks or 100 hours.
Prerequisites: None. The content is designed for professionals of all levels of expertise.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the key theories on leadership and applications in technology, automation, and digitalization processes.
- Evaluate the significance of team planning and goal setting.
- Determine what skills, competencies and procedures are necessary to successfully drive change.
- Become aware of technology project theories and best practices.
- Implement problem-solving and decision-making techniques.
- Develop teambuilding and project leadership solutions applied in modern technology-driven companies.
- Assess different change management techniques.
- Utilize decision making and project leadership tools to solve problems and attain maximum productivity.
- Work with groups, and evaluate the personal, team, and group related best practices and challenges associated with change.
- Incorporate the use of advanced technologies
Reviews: Here is what trainees are saying about this program:
“The swath of technology and leadership topics covered in the course has been amazing. It can connect to any and every occupation... I loved that the course gave out real-life problems and helped us learn how to get solutions.”
“The lecture and assignments were clearly established. They were very unique compared to other programs.”
“The case studies and assignments are unique and applicable to the real world, and the exams are refreshing takes on a new format. I really feel like I've learned some life skills from this course, and won't be forgetting it anytime soon.”
Executive Budgeting and Finance Certificate (Online)
The Executive Budgeting and Finance Certificate (EBFC) is a Suite of 3 Certificates and 12 Courses.
This certification course examines the practical applications of budgeting and financial decision making in global organizations. It prepares trainees for supervisory, managerial, and project leadership positions where financial and budgeting decision-making is required. Examples of job titles include managers, management analysts, cost estimators, operations research analysts, manufacturing, trade and transport professionals, logisticians, etc. The content is designed for both government and industry professionals. It is suitable for all industries and company departments.
Topics include investments, financial environments, financial markets, financial statements, reports, analysis, and evaluation, capital/personal budgeting, and decision making. The purpose of this course is to introduce trainees to the role of the global financial management at a business and personal life setting.
The instructor will provide an opportunity for the students to work on case studies and different scenarios related to global budgeting and financial
matters. Students will develop an understanding of fiscal and budgetary issues pertaining to leadership and innovation roles in a workplace.
Case studies and exercises will be given to simulate global problem-solving scenarios with financial and budgetary principles applied to help address real industry challenges. This certification will allow aspiring leaders working with budgets and financial decision-making, to thrive in a global setting.
Course Fee: $1,500 for a package of 3 Certificates
- Certificate Level 1: Budgeting and Finance Fundamentals
- Certificate Level 2: Budgeting and Financial Strategy
- Certificate Level 3: Global Financial Modeling
Mode: Online
Completion time: 16 weeks or 100 hours.
Prerequisites: None. The content is designed for professionals of all levels of expertise.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the key financial and budget principles.
- Create budgeting documents and financial performance documents used in different industry and department segments including manufacturing, e-business, sales, marketing, advertising etc.
- Understand budgeting and financial strategies and learn how to address market challenges or opportunities.
- Utilize budgeting applications and concepts to determine decision making and ensure maximum productivity.
- Apply quantitative analytical skills to help create possible solutions to problems.
- Facilitate information technology tools to perform global business/personal budgeting and financial techniques.
- Determine how reports, analysis, and evaluations are created and how they impact financial decisions.
- Become familiar with budgeting and financial software.
Reviews: Here is what trainees are saying about this program:
“The content was extremely valuable in my profession. The learning testing methods were also helpful and effective compared to the conventional teachings. The professor was also excited about teaching the subject, which contributed to my success.”
“I've liked how the professor utilized real-world scenarios. This extra emphasis allowed me to truly understand what would be expected from me and what knowledge I should start using to create the skills I need. The innovative tests allowed me to expand my knowledge and truly use the information I learned in class to make decisions in what-if scenarios.”
“I enjoyed the real-life applications. The assignments that helped us learn how to incorporate budgeting and financial practices in our careers.”