Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
Tuition Fee Benefit: US$1,500
This benefit is only available to participants who apply on or before January 6, 2025.
Learning journey
The learning journey of approximately six months includes a combination of self-paced modules, live faculty-led modules, and a series of live webinars on the latest genAI advancements. These high-impact webinars, led by leading industry experts and Wharton faculty, are designed to immerse you in the strategic exploration of cutting-edge AI technologies and tools, enhancing your understanding of genAI-driven innovation. The program also includes an optional two-day on-campus networking and recognition ceremony, generally held within six to nine months from the date of completion of the program, on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia
Curriculum
The Leadership Program in AI and Analytics is expertly crafted to develop you into a well-rounded leader with the necessary technical and analytical skills to leverage AI for better business outcomes.
Integrated live webinars on latest genAI developments
In addition to live interactive faculty-led modules, the program features a series of live webinars on generative AI (genAI), offering you the latest developments and practical insights on cutting-edge AI technologies and tools. These transformative webinars enhance your understanding of genAI-driven innovation and efficiency.
Join industry leaders and experienced Wharton faculty for in-depth interviews and thoughtful lectures on the rapidly evolving genAI landscape, including effective communication methods with large language models (LLMs), the evolution and progress of ChatGPT, and challenges in adopting genAI systems and their possible resolutions, and discussions about hands-on use cases of LLMs.
Stay ahead of the curve and elevate your genAI expertise by attending live webinars on the latest LLM advancements. The schedule is as follows:
| Jan. 31, 2025 | Using and Prompting LLMs EffectivelyAcquire practical guidance on effectively using and prompting LLMs, including techniques for prompt engineering, leveraging chain-of-thought reasoning to enhance model outputs, and utilizing cases of LLMs for daily tasks. |
| Feb. 19, 2025 | How LLMs Work and Why They Took the World by StormGain insights into the underlying mechanisms of LLMs, exploring their architecture, training processes, and the factors that contributed to their rapid adoption and widespread impact. |
| Mar. 5, 2025 | Key Organizational Challenges When Using LLMsIdentify and discuss the primary challenges associated with deploying LLMs, such as issues relating to computational costs, accuracy, biases, and hallucination. |
| Mar. 26, 2025 | LLMs, Workflow Collaboration, and the Reskilling of the WorkforceExamine how LLMs are transforming collaborative workflows and necessitating the reskilling of the workforce to adapt to new tools and methodologies. |
| Apr. 30, 2025 | LLMs and Intellectual Property ConcernsExplore the implications of LLMs on intellectual property rights, including issues related to content ownership, copyright infringement, and the protection of proprietary information. |
Note: The sessions topics and schedule are subject to change.
Capstone project
Over the course of the program, you will develop an AI implementation strategy by completing a program playbook. You will follow a structured approach with six key checkpoints, which will guide you through specific aspects of AI implementation. By the end of this activity, you will have created a detailed and actionable AI strategy that can be applied within your organization.
What you will learn
The program will enable you to:
Leverage AI to analyze past business performances, forecast future trends, and inform strategic decisions
Analyze how AI-driven models and tools allow you to interpret and share insights from data effectively
Assess AI and ML approaches to drive strategy and innovation within contemporary organizations
Examine how AI can create current business opportunities and challenges to make informed decisions
Discuss the legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations of AI, big data, and digital transformation
Create a detailed strategy for integrating AI solutions within an organization
Who is it for?
The Leadership Program in AI and Analytics is ideal for non-technical senior executives from across functions and industries who want to understand the broader implications of AI and are keen to devise strategies to leverage emerging technologies for a competitive advantage.
This program is particularly beneficial for:
Senior-level executives seeking to adopt AI technologies to transform business operations and improve performance
C-suite leaders looking to gain an understanding of AI and its applications to drive informed decision making and amplify their strategic impact
Emerging leaders who are actively refining their approaches to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving landscape
Innovation champions exploring new ideas and technologies who are willing to embrace AI-driven initiatives to drive organizational change
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership roles
Fluency in written and spoken English
Program highlights
In addition to live faculty-led modules, the program also includes live webinars spotlighting the latest trends and innovations in genAI.
Immerse in a six-month learning journey that includes in-depth sessions on AI tools and technologies.
Attend the live interactive faculty-led modules and gain cutting-edge knowledge from experienced Wharton faculty.
Develop an actionable AI implementation strategy through in-depth exploration and periodic checkpoints.
Following successful completion of the program and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton alumni status.
Gain insights from the vast industry experience of world-renowned Wharton faculty through self-paced videos and live online sessions.
Craft your learning journey through regular check-in sessions with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Learn from case studies and business challenges that will give you real-world insights into the practical applications of AI.
Interact with like-minded executives from around the globe to share perspectives and build your network.
Meet the faculty
Academic Director of the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics; Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School; Faculty Co-Director of AI at Wharton
Miers-Busch, W’1885 Professor; Professor of Marketing; Faculty Director of Innovation, Experiential Learning and Research Initiatives, Analytics at Wharton, The Wharton School
Associate Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School
The Lauder Chair Professor; Professor of Management, The Wharton School; Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, The University of Pennsylvania
George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School
Practice Professor, Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
Pathway to Wharton alumni status
For more than 135 years, Wharton has been the place where visionaries, inventors, and trailblazers get their start. After completing the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics and subsequent open-enrollment programs, subject to further qualification criteria and additional tuition, you have a pathway to apply for Wharton alumni status.
Executives who successfully complete the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics have the option of applying to the General Management Program (GMP). The GMP provides further opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and business acumen with a flexible curriculum. The Leadership Program in AI and Analytics provides one credit toward the six required to complete the GMP and earn alumni status. More details on the GMP are available at Wharton Executive Education.
Upon qualifying for Wharton alumni status, you will be eligible to receive:
Full access to become a member of 77+ Wharton alumni clubs
Invitation to attend future Wharton global alumni forums
A Wharton email address
Certificate
Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program. Participants of this transformative program get exclusive access to a wide range of professionals, events, and networking opportunities. Furthermore, you can also benefit from additional tuition assistance upon enrolling in further online electives from Wharton Executive Education.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Wharton School.
Please also note that participation in the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics (a) will not result in a degree from, alumni status with, or earned credit at the University of Pennsylvania or the Wharton School (or, to Wharton’s knowledge, any other institution); (b) will not be recorded on a University of Pennsylvania or Wharton transcript; and (c) does not guarantee or suggest that a participant will be admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, or to any other university or institution.
FAQs
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Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding on why the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics is the right fit for you.
Email: wharton_epai@emeritus.org
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Please note that our team is away from December 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025 for the year-end holidays. We look forward to addressing your queries when we resume operations in the new year.
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