Claremont Graduate University

What you'll study

The program requires 72 total units and integrates advanced coursework, practicums and applied research to build capabilities in data analytics, digital transformation, AI-driven initiatives and practical problem solving. Components specified by CGU include:

• Coursework: Core D. Tech. courses (8 units) and Transdisciplinary (TNDY) core courses (8 units).
• Electives: CISAT electives (8 units) plus CGU electives (8 units).
• Research: D. Tech. Research (16 units) culminating in an Applied Dissertation.
• Transferred units: Up to 24 units may be transferred from a master’s degree toward the 72-unit requirement.
• Practicums: Hands-on options such as the AI for Digital Transformation Practicum and the Design for Good Incubator are mandatory; students must complete one additional elective practicum.

Faculty listed on the program page include practitioner-scholars such as Itamar Shabtai, Wallace Chipidza and adjuncts like Ruben Quinonez and Matthew Muga, reflecting an applied orientation in areas including GIS, machine learning, data architecture and IT innovation.

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a non-refundable $80 application fee and sealed official transcripts for every institution that granted a degree; electronic transcripts to admissions@cgu.edu are accepted. Proof of a completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required; applicants finishing a degree before enrollment should submit a transcript showing work in progress and later provide the final official transcript. International applicants must provide an approved English proficiency score (TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson PTE or Duolingo) unless exempt by citizenship or prior degree from an approved English-instruction country or an approved prior English program. Unofficial transcripts may be used for review but official copies are required upon admission.

Career prospects

The DTech prepares graduates to lead technology initiatives and translate academic insights into practical organizational change. Typical outcomes highlighted by CGU include senior technology leadership roles such as Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer, technology consultant, entrepreneur, or other leadership positions that steer digital transformation and AI-driven projects.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not list specific scholarships; prospective students should consult CGU’s financial aid office and program admissions for information on tuition, scholarships, assistantships and other funding options available to doctoral candidates.