Driving Digital Change – People & Processes

Overview

Our ESSEC Online Executive Short program will help you seamlessly lead the digital transformation of your business.

The ESSEC ‘Driving Digital Change: People & Processes’ Executive Short program is designed by recognised experts in Change Management.

Innovation shouldn’t leave people behind. This programme is here to help you implement digital change that works for everyone.

Teaching methods

Methodology

100% online lectures
Teamwork (top-level peer learning)
Individual academic coach

Follow-up & evaluation

Self-assessment
Evaluation & feedback
Video projects
Activity files & materials

Pre-requisites

English: minimum TOEIC SCORE 785 or B2 on the Common European Framework of reference

Candidates must have some notions of digital technologies.

Lecturers

Julien Malaurent

Dr. Julien Malaurent is Professor of Information Systems at ESSEC since 2013. Julien’s research projects are based on qualitative approaches (case study and action research), and address issues related to the work practices of users embedded in multi-cultural context, digital ubiquity, digital transformation at both the organizational and societal levels. In terms of methodology and epistemology, Julien’s research projects stress the importance of reflexivity toward the use of theoretical framework and interpretation empirical datasets.

Emily Metais-Wiersch

Business Strategy and Change Management Consultant.

David Autissier

After many experiences as IT project manager, David Autissier became Professor at the University of Paris XII in 1998. He received a PhD in Management from Panthéon-Sorbonne University. Expert in Change Management, he worked for many major companies helping them to build their change strategy. David Autissier is teaching management and change management at ESSEC Business School and his academic work concentrates on fostering the capabilities that influence a company’s ability to change.

Christophe Derumez

Entrepreneur, Researcher at ESSEC Change Management department.

Programme Contents

Study at your own pace and in total flexibility:

Based on a modular approach, our certified professional programme is composed of 4 executive certificates. Combine them into your own pattern and study at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Join the executive certificates on any intake date

Gain an Official Certificate and 32 ECTS credits. You can choose any 4 modules out of the 6 available:

• Big Data & Artificial Intelligence for Business
• Design Thinking & Agile Methods
• Digital Business Models – from Design to Responsible Governance
• Driving Digital Change – People & Processes
• Leading with Data-Driven Strategies & Analytics
• Innovative Brand and Digital Marketing Strategies

Perfect for those who want to boost or change their career with a diploma from a pioneering management school.

Any questions?

How do I apply?

If you wish to register, simply go to the web page for the course that interests you and complete the information request form. One of our advisors will contact you by telephone. You might also want to make an appointment for an interview with your advisor once you have received a confirmation message and sent back the form.

For a certificate course, your application and project will be evaluated during this interview. During the interview, the advisor will also give you details about the course’s content and how it is run and will start the registration process if the decision is made to move forward.

For international students : no Visa is required to apply because the certificates are online only.

What is the closing date for applications?

Registration usually closes two weeks before the course begins.

What level of English is required?

We require B2 level (785 TOEIC points). If you have not taken a test, you must be able to provide proof that you have a good command of business English. It is important that you are able to both understand written and video lessons and take part in working groups and master classes.