Executive education ยท Checked October 25, 2026
CDO programs: chief data and ai officer courses compared
1 program for future CDOs, at $17,850.
Executive MBA programs Cost compared EMBA vs MBA C-suite programs
| Program | Format | Length | Fee | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Data and AI Officer ProgramCarnegie Mellon University Heinz College | Live online plus two campus sessions | 7 months | $17,850 $14,280 for CMU alumni, nonprofit staff, government employees and veterans. | Aspiring chief data officers and AI leaders with about 7 years of experience. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best CDO program?
It depends on how you learn and how much time you have: Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College, 7 months, $17,850.
Every figure comes from the program's own page, checked October 25, 2026. Schools change tuition for each entering class, so confirm with admissions before you apply. The College Scorecard does not report executive MBAs separately, so these programs are not part of our federal data pages.