Leadership Program in AI and Analytics

Unlock success with AI-driven strategies
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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

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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.

Capstone project

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

“In a rapidly evolving business landscape, executives who grasp AI fundamentals can proactively identify opportunities and mitigate risks, ensuring their organizations stay ahead of the curve. The Leadership Program in AI and Analytics from Wharton Executive Education provides senior executives with a strong foundation in AI/generative AI (genAI) through core concepts and techniques, while also allowing them to hone their leadership skills, helping them drive successful business outcomes.”
Wharton Faculty - Prasanna Tambe
Prasanna Tambe, PhD
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

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

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Live webinars on latest genAI developments

In addition to live faculty-led modules, the program also includes live webinars spotlighting the latest trends and innovations in genAI.

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Comprehensive curriculum

Immerse in a six-month learning journey that includes in-depth sessions on AI tools and technologies.

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Live faculty-led modules

Attend the live interactive faculty-led modules and gain cutting-edge knowledge from experienced Wharton faculty.

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Capstone project

Develop an actionable AI implementation strategy through in-depth exploration and periodic checkpoints.

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Pathway to alumni status

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.

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World-renowned faculty

Gain insights from the vast industry experience of world-renowned Wharton faculty through self-paced videos and live online sessions.

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Success coach

Craft your learning journey through regular check-in sessions with a success coach assigned to your cohort.

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Try-it activities

Learn from case studies and business challenges that will give you real-world insights into the practical applications of AI.

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Global peer group

Interact with like-minded executives from around the globe to share perspectives and build your network.

Meet the faculty

Profile picture of faculty Prasanna Tambe, PhDAcademic
Prasanna Tambe, PhD

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

Profile picture of faculty  Raghuram Iyengar, PhD
Raghuram Iyengar, PhD

Miers-Busch, W’1885 Professor; Professor of Marketing; Faculty Director of Innovation, Experiential Learning and Research Initiatives, Analytics at Wharton, The Wharton School

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Ron Berman, PhD

Associate Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School

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Martine Haas, PhD

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

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Peter Cappelli, DPhil

George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton School

Profile picture of faculty  Cade Massey, PhD
Cade Massey, PhD

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

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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

Connect with a program advisor for a 1:1 session

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

Phone: +1 567 587 1541 (U.S.) / +44 1313 812895 (U.K.) / +971 80 00321209 (U.A.E.) / +52 55930 20507 (LATAM)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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