Navigating IT Architecture: Building Blocks for a Data-Driven Organization
The target participant is a mid-to-senior level manager or executive, primarily from non-technical backgrounds, who plays a strategic role in their organization. They are responsible for decision-making that affects the overall direction and success of their business unit or organization. While they may not be directly involved in IT, their decisions are increasingly impacted by digital and technological considerations. The module’s objective is to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the intricacies of a contemporary business landscape where technology and data are central to strategic decisions. In particular, this module addresses the following challenges faced my non-technical managers:
Technical Understanding Gap: There’s a growing disconnect between strategic decision-making and the comprehension of the underlying technological infrastructure that these decisions impact.
Rapid Technological Evolution: The swift progression of digital technologies poses challenges in keeping organizations competitive. Insights into the foundational Data Model can guide informed choices about technology adoption and integration.
Stability vs. Innovation Dilemma: With an operational backbone supporting current business operations and simultaneous exploration of innovative solutions, finding the right equilibrium can be daunting.
Time-to-Market Constraints: As markets shift, there’s an amplified pressure to expedite the time-to-market for new value propositions. Ensuring organizational agility in this regard is paramount
Organizational Transformation Navigation: As entities transition towards a data-driven organizations, leading or being an integral part of this change presents challenges.
Sprint Details
NEXT EDITION
On campus Barcelona
April, 2026 (TBC)
CONTACT US
Anna Olivas | Program Director
(+34) 93 253 52 82
(+34) 678 60 36 62
AOlivas@iese.edu
OBJECTIVES
Understand: Grasp the fundamental concepts of the Data Model, including its components like the Operational Backbone and the Digital Platform. Address the challenge of the technical understanding gap, ensuring participants have a solid foundation in the basic principles governing modern IT architecture.
Apply: Implement the knowledge of the Data Model in real-world scenarios, ensuring the right balance between stabilizing operations and supporting innovation. Equip participants to tackle the stability vs. innovation dilemma, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts to achieve organizational objectives.
Analyze: Evaluate the current state of their organization’s IT architecture, identifying areas of strength and potential areas of improvement. Address the challenges of rapid technological evolution and time-to-market constraints. By analyzing their organization’s position, participants can make informed decisions to stay competitive.
Create: Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for their organizations, focusing on enhancing the flexibility and agility of the Data Model to adapt to evolving contexts.

Javier Zamora
Professor of the Practice of Management of Operations, Information and Technology
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Columbia University
• M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
The Navigating IT Architecture: Building Blocks for a Data-Driven Organization program leverages a range of highly dynamic teaching methodologies, including group discussions, class lectures, exercises and the case method, all aimed at honing your skills as an agent of change.
To ensure participants get the most out of the program, they will be asked to prepare the academic materials provided two weeks before the program’s start date.
The admission process entails a three-step process:
- Complete and submit the online registration form.
- Receive an email from the Executive Education department confirming that your application has been received. You will also see the dates of the Sprint, the approximate schedule, and the banking and billing details needed to formalize the registration fee.
- Formalize the payment of the registration fee before the start of the Sprint. This is a mandatory condition to enroll in the program. Two weeks before the start of the Sprint, you will receive an email to register as a user and gain access to IESE’s virtual campus, where you can access pre-study material.
Fees
- General rate: €4,800
- Alumni rate: €4,320
- IESE Member rate: €4,080
Executive Education Certificate, Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation: 5% additional discount on the general or IESE Members fee.
VAT exempt for teaching. Contact us about our corporate agreements and fees for multiple registrations.
The payment of the fee is mandatory to access the program. The work material is included.
Places are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Details
We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.
Admissions Requirements
All registrations for Focused Programs are subject to the supervision of the Admissions Committee, whose task is to ensure that they meet the specific requirements of this type of program, in order to achieve optimal performance for all students in the classroom. As a general rule, participants must have at least ten years of professional experience and have held a managerial or responsible position in the last five years. Although there are no formal educational requirements, admission is based on professional achievements and organizational responsibility.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 7 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a 25% registration fee charge. IESE reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the program edition up to 7 days before the start date.
Companies and teams
- Companies with corporate agreements with IESE: discount of up to 20%.
- Discount on multiple applications, for individuals and teams: up to 25% for groups of four or more people.
- The more focused programs you take, the more benefits you will receive: you may be eligible for discounts of 5% to 15%.
Alumni
- Special price for alumni: 10% discount
- Special price for members of the IESE Alumni Association: 15% discount. Recommend 2 participants and each one will also get 15% off.
Scholarships
- Entrepreneurs
- Executive women
- ONGs
Contact the Focused Program team here for more details.
If interested in obtaining the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation:
• Complete, 1 Focused Programs and 3 Sprints, in English or Spanish, within two years.
In addition to earning the IESE Certificate in AI & Digital Transformation, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:
• Professional guidance with an IESE adviser.
• 5% discount on any future Focused Program.
• Possibility of becoming a Member of the IESE Alumni Association, which delivers a broad array of exclusive benefits. Discover here how to make the most of the membership.
Getting to the Barcelona campus
Barcelona: AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*, Sansi Pedralbes 4*, abba Garden Hotel 4*, Ikonik Anglí 4*.
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