The CIO Leadership programme is designed for senior IT management personnel in local/regional companies who wish to enhance their knowledge and competence in IT Management. This programme brings together local and international expertise.
Through this programme, participants will learn how to integrate key management concepts and best practices to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills as well as have an integrated view of the business landscape. The course will also cover current trends in technology and their relevance to local businesses in a (post-) pandemic world.
1. To provide participants with an IT leadership mindset.
2. To help participants formulate an ICT strategy and align it to the business strategy of their organisation.
3. To provide participants with knowledge on digital transformational skills to reinvent business models and create innovative products and services.
Module One
Scheduled on: March 23 – 27, 2026 (5 intensive days- full time)
Venue: Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Module Two
Scheduled on: May 11 – 15, 2026 (5 intensive days- full time)
Venue: Strathmore University
Module Three (International Module)
Scheduled on: August 31 – September 7, 2026 (5 intensive days- full time)
Venue: Estonia
Module Four
Scheduled on: November 23 – 27, 2026 (5 intensive days- full time)
Venue: Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya
Applications are accepted throughout the year and should be received no later than a month before the start date.
Content delivery approach includes but not limited to the following:
a. Use of real-world case studies.
b. Thought-provoking lectures.
c. Live video-conferencing sessions.
d. Use of real-world case studies.
e. Visits to leading international companies(International Module).
For enterprises to successfully adapt to digital transformation, they need leaders who are skilled and equipped to implement the right digital technologies and the right business models related to Information Technology.
For this reason, Senior IT Management personnel need a deep understanding of Information Technology in order to provide effective leadership for their organisations.
1. Updated CV
2. Reference letter from employer (where necessary)
3. Passport size photographs
Applications are accepted throughout the year and should be received no later than two months before the start date. To get more details on the program start date and the cost implications, mail to: ilabindustryrelationsunit@strathmore.edu or call +254 703 034 616
The cost of the program is $12,000. This covers the local modules fees, and the International Module fees (Air Travel (Economy class), Accommodation, Field Visits ). Exclusive of: Per Diems, Visa fees and any other costs not listed.
Payments should be made to the following Strathmore University Bank Account:
Bank Name: Standard Chartered
Account Name: Strathmore University
Account Number: 8702044844000
Account Currency: USD
Branch Name: Karen Branch
Bank Swift Code: SCBLKENXXXX
Bank Name: CITI BANK
Account Name: Strathmore University
Account Number : 0104386018
Account Currency: USD
Branch Name: Nairobi Branch
Bank Swift Code: CITIKENA
NOTE: We allow fee payment in four installments
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