Technology Acceleration Program
Make Disruptive Technology Your Advantage
About the Technology Acceleration Program
Wharton’s Technology Acceleration Program offers a dynamic introduction to emerging technologies, such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), and explores their implications for various industries. You will discover that technology is not a threat to the workforce, but it does require organizations to create processes for humans and robots to coexist. At the end of this program, you will be able to:
Evaluate the growth potential and evolution of disruptive technologies.
Compare successful and unsuccessful disruptive technology business ventures.
Identify current and future machine learning, deep learning (DL), and artificial intelligence applications.
Examine how using robots for automation will transform organizational operations.
Identify potential applications of blockchain technology within various industries.
Are You Ready for Next-Generation Technology?
To be prepared for the future, you must understand the technology that will drive it. The faculty experts at the helm of the Technology Acceleration Program have scanned the horizon to evaluate how today’s emerging technologies—Non-Fungible Token (NFTs), artificial intelligence, and smart devices—could transform into the technologies of the future. You will take in a broad scope of technologies from robotic process automation to smart contracts, exploring their potential impacts on how you organize, finance, and operate your enterprise. The goal is not to turn you into a specialized technologist. It is to help you become a leader who creatively collaborates with disruptive technology to drive business value and growth.
According to Deloitte, 51% of CIOs say there is a significant mismatch between today’s skill set and the needs of tomorrow. Staying one step ahead of next-generation technology is the place to start. The next step? Building a business model embedded with, driven by, and carried out in collaboration with emerging technologies.
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Program Modules
This program is an introduction to emerging technologies, such as AI, DL, NFTs, and the Internet of Things (IoT). You will explore how disruptive technology challenges the status quo and how your enterprise can adapt and adopt to new processes, spurring your own disruption in the marketplace.
Disruptive technologies enable organizations to design and create innovations that produce real business value. Learn to develop a technology adoption strategy by devising a go-to-market strategy, assess the value of the technology ecosystem framework, and explore organizations with disruptive technology embedded in the business model.
Discover how current and potential applications of AI, ML, and DL could be a game changer for your organization, explore the advanced decision-making potential of reinforcement learning, and compare the pros and cons of generative artificial intelligence technology.
As autonomous robots, self-driving cars, and robo-soldiers become a reality, consider the managerial challenges for workers to coexist with robots, learn how to adjust facilities and processes for Robotic process automation (RPA), and explore the benefits and challenges of collaborative robots (cobots).
Understand not only why blockchain technology is a disruption that seems to be sticking, but also how your organization can benefit now and in the future, examine the privacy and security mechanisms within blockchain, and explore cryptographic techniques, such as NFTs, IoT, Development Assistance Database (DADs), and decentralized governance.
For full details about the curriculum, including the session schedule, please download the brochure.
Program Highlights
Entrepreneurs seeking to develop businesses around emerging technologies by identifying untapped potential in ML, AI, DL, RPA, and blockchain.
Program faculty
David W. Hauck Professor; Professor of Management, the Wharton School
Professor Kapoor’s research focuses on the management of industry disruption and ecosystems related to new technologies and business models. Widely published in peerreviewed a...
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, the Wharton School
Professor Tambe’s research focuses on the economics of IT labor, technological change and reskilling, and algorithms in HR and management. With several award-winning papers to...
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, the Wharton School
Professor Wu teaches MBA, undergraduate, and PhD classes about the use and impact of emerging technologies on business. Her research examines how emerging information technolo...
Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, the Wharton School Chairperson, Legal Studies and Business Ethics, the Wharton School
Professor Werbach’s research interests include internet policy, the ethics of AI, blockchain, and gamification. Founder of the Supernova Group, he has served as a consultant t...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Wharton School.
Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
FAQs
How do I know if this program is right for me?
After reviewing the information on the program landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the program brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions on whether this program is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org, and a dedicated program advisor will follow-up with you very shortly.
Are there any prerequisites for this program?
Some programs do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the program landing page, as well as in the program brochure. If you are uncertain about program prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at the ID mentioned above.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.
What is the typical class profile?
More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
What other dates will this program be offered in the future?
Check back to this program web page or email us to inquire if future program dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
How much time is required each week?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
How will my time be spent?
We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:
Engaging with recorded video lectures from faculty
Attending webinars and office hours, as per the specific program schedule
Reading or engaging with examples of core topics
Completing knowledge checks/quizzes and required activities
Engaging in moderated discussion groups with your peers
Completing your final project, if required
The program is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please email us if you need further clarification on program activities.
What is it like to learn online with the learning collaborator, Emeritus?
More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
All the contents of the course would be made available to students at the commencement of the course. However, to ensure the program delivers the desired learning outcomes the students may appoint Emeritus to manage the delivery of the program in a cohort-based manner the cost of which is already included in the overall course fee of the course.
A dedicated program support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
How do I interact with other program participants?
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the program. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
What are the requirements to earn the certificate?
Each program includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enroll. This is referenced at the top of the program landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the program brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programs are designed to fit into your working life.
This program is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programs include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the program brochure. Please email us if you need further clarification on any specific program requirements.
What type of certificate will I receive?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.
Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?
No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.
How long will I have access to the learning materials?
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and program materials for 12 months following the program start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
What equipment or technical requirements are there for this program?
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files, and transcripts.
Do I need to be online to access the program content?
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access program content from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you may view them later.
Can I still register if the registration deadline has passed?
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the program without missing any of the core program material or learnings.
What is the program fee, and what forms of payment do you accept?
The program fee is noted at the top of this program web page and usually referenced in the program brochure as well.
Flexible payment options are available (see details below as well as at the top of this program web page next to FEE).
Tuition assistance is available for participants who qualify. Please email learner.success@emeritus.org.
What if I don’t have a credit card? Is there another method of payment accepted?
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the program currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your program advisor, or email us for details.
I was not able to use the discount code provided. Can you help?
Yes! Please email us with the details of the program you are interested in, and we will assist you.
How can I obtain an invoice for payment?
Please email us your invoicing requirements and the specific program you’re interested in enrolling in.
Is there an option to make flexible payments for this program?
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the program fee in installments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
How can I obtain a W9 form?
Please connect with us via email for assistance.
Who will be collecting the payment for the program?
Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.
What is the program refund and deferral policy?
For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.
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Flexible payment options available.
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