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Barbara Wixom

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Principal Research Scientist MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)

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Barbara Wixom

Faculty Bio

Barbara’s academic research explores how organizations generate business value from data assets. She has deep expertise in data and analytics techniques and technologies, with particular interest in data and analytics strategy, capabilities, and success.

Barbara leads the MIT CISR Data Research Advisory Board, comprised of data and analytics executives from CISR organizations. The board prioritizes, informs, and participates in data research activities in ways that influence findings and insights at MIT CISR and in the broader global academic community.

Prior to joining MIT CISR, Barbara enjoyed a fifteen-year academic career at the University of Virginia.

Courses

Digital Business

Data Monetization Strategy: Creating Value Through Data

Business Analytics

Organizations & Leadership

Strategy & Innovation

EARN 2.0 EEUs
Data Monetization Strategy: Creating Value Through Data
Self-Paced Online

STARTING

Nov 19, 2025–Jan 28, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

STARTING

Nov 19, 2025–Jan 28, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

Feb 11–Mar 31, 2026

Online

6 weeks

6–8 hours/week

$3,250

STARTING

Feb 11–Mar 31, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

Apr 22–Jun 9, 2026

Online

6 weeks

6–8 hours/week

$3,250

STARTING

Apr 22–Jun 9, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

Jul 1–Aug 18, 2026

Online

6 weeks

6–8 hours/week

$3,250

STARTING

Jul 1–Aug 18, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

Sep 9–Oct 27, 2026

Online

6 weeks

6–8 hours/week

$3,250

STARTING

Sep 9–Oct 27, 2026

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

Nov 18, 2026–Feb 2, 2027

Online

6 weeks

6–8 hours/week

$3,250

STARTING

Nov 18, 2026–Feb 2, 2027

LOCATION

Online

DURATION

6 weeks

COMMITMENT

6–8 hours/week

TUITION

$3,250

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Digital Business

Becoming a More AI and Tech Savvy Board Member

Digital Business & IT

Organizations & Leadership

EARN 3.0 EEUs
Becoming a More AI and Tech Savvy Board Member
In Person

STARTING

Mar 23–25, 2026

LOCATION

Sydney, Australia

DURATION

3 days

COMMITMENT

8 hours/day

TUITION

$5,900

STARTING

Mar 23–25, 2026

LOCATION

Sydney, Australia

DURATION

3 days

COMMITMENT

8 hours/day

TUITION

$5,900

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