Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
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Program Overview: The Wharton Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
The Leadership Program in AI and Analytics from Wharton Executive Education equips senior leaders to leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics for enterprise transformation. As industries embrace AI-driven strategies, executives must move beyond technology adoption to reimagine decision making, customer value, and business growth.
Guided by renowned Wharton faculty, this six-month program blends strategic foresight with real-world applications. Through case studies, live webinars, decision-making frameworks, and hands-on exploration of AI and machine learning, participants gain the skills to leverage emerging technologies and architect future-ready organizations by translating innovation into measurable impact.
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Who is the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics for?
The Wharton Leadership Program in AI and Analytics is designed for nontechnical senior executives across functions and industries who want to build a deeper understanding of AI, machine learning, and analytics to create business impact. It is ideal for:
Senior-level executives seeking to leverage AI and emerging technologies to transform business operations, improve performance, and strengthen strategic decision making
C-suite leaders looking to gain an understanding of AI and AI-driven applications to make informed decisions and amplify their strategic influence
Emerging leaders actively refining their approaches to navigate disruption and prepare for the future of AI in business
Innovation champions exploring new ideas and AI machine learning initiatives to drive real-world organizational change
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership roles
Fluency in written and spoken English
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Learning outcomes
Over six months, the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics 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 machine learning 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
Why Wharton Executive Education?
Wharton Executive Education delivers research-driven programs that prepare leaders to harness the power of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and analytics for lasting business impact. With access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and real-world case studies, participants gain the tools to leverage AI technologies, strengthen strategic decision making, and shape the future of AI-driven business transformation.
Meet the faculty
World-renowned Wharton faculty in the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics will prepare senior executives to navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and analytics with academic rigor and practical insight. You will leverage their expertise in AI technologies, machine learning, and data-driven strategy to understand the business impact of these innovations and apply them within your organization.
Academic Director of the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics; 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
Dr. Felix Zandman Professor in International Management; Professor of Management, The Wharton School
George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School
Practice Professor, Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
William and Jacalyn Egan Professor Emeritus of Management; Faculty Director, Center for Leadership and McNulty Leadership Program, The Wharton School
Participant testimonials from the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
Program highlights
Immerse in a six-month learning journey that includes in-depth sessions on AI technologies and tools.
In addition to live faculty-led modules, the program also includes live webinars spotlighting the latest trends and innovations in genAI.
Attend the module-based interactive live online sessions in the program and gain valuable insights 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 which will give you real-world insights into the understanding of AI technologies and its practical applications.
Interact with like-minded senior executives from around the globe to share perspectives and build your network.
Learning journey
The Wharton Leadership Program in AI and Analytics equips participants to gain an understanding of AI and align AI strategies with organizational objectives, drive innovation, and build resilient data-driven cultures. The learning journey includes self-paced modules, live faculty-led sessions, and high-impact webinars on the latest genAI advancements, led by Wharton faculty and industry experts to deepen strategic understanding of AI-driven innovation.
What you will learn in the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics
The Wharton Leadership Program in AI and Analytics features 15 weeks of core modules, followed by a six-week leadership-focused short course and an optional two-day on-campus networking and recognition ceremony. The program’s curriculum covers ML fundamentals, data governance, legal and ethical frameworks, AI-driven business strategy, and workforce transformation. Participants also learn about tools to lead AI initiatives and future-proof their organizations.
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.
| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 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
Throughout the program, you will build a comprehensive AI implementation strategy via a structured playbook. Guided by six key checkpoints, this exercise will help you address critical aspects of AI adoption. By the end of the program, you will have developed a detailed, actionable road map to apply AI effectively within your organization.
Certificate
Earn a Wharton Executive Education digital certificate upon successful completion of the program. Participants of the Leadership Program in AI and Analytics 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 programs from Wharton Executive Education.
Note: After successful completion of the program, you will receive your verified digital certificate by email 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.
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
About Wharton
In 1881, Joseph Wharton, the American industrialist and entrepreneur, founded the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the establishment of the world’s first collegiate business school. A pioneer in its field, Wharton has long been at the forefront of innovation in business education. The School not only introduced the first MBA program in 1921 but also launched groundbreaking initiatives such as the nation’s first business school research center and, more recently, cutting-edge programs in alternative investments and neuroscience.
As it continues to evolve, Wharton remains committed to shaping future business leaders, fostering transformative ideas, and setting new benchmarks in global business education. Its legacy is one of consistent adaptation to the changing needs of the business world, with an emphasis on equipping students with the skills to lead in an increasingly complex global economy.
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