Graduate Certificates in Digital Transformation
Our two graduate certificates in digital transformation include immersive short-format sprints in emerging technologies, analytics and the leadership skills leaders need to digitally transform their organizations.
All courses are online, and there are no required prerequisites. All certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate.
Certificates in Digital Transformation
Specialized Graduate Certificate (16 credit hours)
With this specialized graduate certificate, students will develop a foundation of digital transformation skills that intersect with both leadership and emerging technologies. Completing this certificate will do more than provide you with a roadmap of how to transform an organization in today’s digital environment—it will help you develop fluency in the emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and empower you to leverage these skills to lead stakeholders through the digital transformation process. You’ll learn all this through hands-on, real-world projects that you can apply immediately.
You’ll take three foundational courses:
- The Foundation for Digital Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Either Intrapreneurship and Leading Change or Digital Transformation: Design & Execution
You’ll choose one of the following leadership courses:
- Business Model Innovation
- Talent Management
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Leading Digital Teams
You’ll choose 6 credits from the following emerging technology and technology super-sprint courses:
- Internet of Things (1 credit)
- Augmented/Virtual Reality (1 credit)
- Robotic Process Automation (1 credit)
- Cybersecurity (1 credit)
- Mobile Technology (1 credit)
- FinTech (1 credit)
- Other Industry Applications (1 credit)
- Blockchain (2 credits)
- Cloud/Edge Computing (2 credits)
Graduate Certificate (24 credit hours)
The advanced graduate certificate builds on the specialized certificate by layering on the important concept of digital ethics and privacy and provides you with additional opportunities to enhance your digital leadership capabilities. The certificate is intended to solidify your ability to create change and help lead this change with your organization.
To complete the certificate you will:
- Take Digital Ethics and Privacy
- Take one of the following digital transformation courses:
- Intrapreneurship and Leading Change
- Digital Transformation: Design & Execution
- Choose one of following leadership courses:
- Business Model Innovation
- Talent Management
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Leading Digital Teams
Tuition
$1,668 per credit hour
Tuition for Daniels College of Business graduate programs is based on a cost-per-credit-hour rate set by the University of Denver. Residents and non-residents of Colorado have the same tuition costs. The rate above is for the 2024-2025 academic year (fall through summer quarters).
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid is available for 24-credit graduate certificates. Contact a graduate advisor for more information.
Scholarships
Both 16-credit and 24-credit certificates are eligible for merit scholarships. Candidates will automatically be considered for scholarships when they are admitted to the certificate program. There is no separate application required.
16-credit vs. 24-credit certificates
Do I want a 16-credit or 24-credit certificate?
The 16-credit specialized certificate lets you quickly earn a credential with four tightly focused foundation courses that build your skills in a specific area. This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid.
The 24-credit advanced certificate starts with the same foundation courses, then adds two more courses that either delve into the foundation topics in more depth or allow you to explore electives. It's designed for students looking to develop more extensive skills or planning to pursue a master's degree. The 24-credit certificate is eligible for federal financial aid.
Both certificates have the same application process and per-hour tuition rate, and credits from either certificate can be applied toward a master's degree.