AI Executive Academy

MIT Sloan School of Management

Artificial Intelligence

About Programme

Why attend AI Executive Academy?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how companies deliver value to their customers. In some industries, entirely new business models are emerging as a result. Used effectively and responsibly, AI has the potential to tackle some of the greatest challenges facing our organizations, our communities, and our planet. If you are excited by the present and future of AI but are lacking a robust strategy to implement this dynamic technology, we encourage you to save your seat in the new AI Executive Academy.

An exciting collaboration between MIT's Sloan School of Management and Schwarzman College of Computing , this immersive, two-week program on campus dives deep into both the technical and business aspects of artificial intelligence, providing a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact across industries. The program will bridge the gap between AI technology and business leadership through practical, hands-on learning experiences, ensuring participants can apply AI strategies effectively in their organizations.

Please note that if you completed Leading the AI-Driven Organization , there might be significant overlap in content.

Course Topics

Programme Content

Day 1

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Overview of AI

Day 2

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Machine Learning and Data

Day 3

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

AI Problem Formulation, AI workflows, using AI for automation

Day 4

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Day 5

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Multi-modal AI: Moving Beyond Text

Day 6

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

AI, Business Strategy, & Innovation

Day 7

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Human Element

Day 8

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ethical Considerations and Governance in AI

Day 9

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Adapting to Radical AI Advancements

Day 10

8:00 AM – 1:45 PM

Capstone Work + Presentations

Programme Objective

Course content will cover recent developments in AI and cutting-edge research insights to help make sense of emerging opportunities and challenges. Industry spotlights will demonstrate practical applications of AI, such as generative AI tools (GenAI), and discussions among expert panelists will include the potential of AI in the near future—as well as the limitations and weaknesses of this technology.

As a participant in this course, you will also benefit from hands-on workshops to innovate, experiment, and problem-solve with AI. You will leave the course with a better understanding of the potential of AI in business and society as well as practical skills to make these insights actionable in your organization.

The AI Executive Academy will bring together world-renowned faculty and thought leaders from across MIT to create a unique and inspiring learning experience at the true intersection of management and technology. The program is also an opportunity for executives to engage with global peers and industry experts—connections that can lead to valuable insights and future collaborations.

Participants who complete this program will earn an

MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Digital Business

and 10 Executive Education credits (10 EEUs), which can be applied toward an Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE).

Participants will leave this course with:

A more sophisticated understanding of the breadth and depth of AI, including its ethical and social dimensions

Practical strategies for leveraging AI in their organization

New frameworks for analyzing and evaluating the impact of AI on their business/industry

The ability to navigate AI challenges, seize opportunities, and create new value for the long term

Programme Audience

Who should attend AI Executive Academy?

This program is designed for senior executives and experienced business leaders in technical or non-technical functions who seek to effectively analyze, articulate, and apply key AI management and leadership insights in their work. It is particularly beneficial to those managing individuals and teams who are responsible for the design and delivery of AI and other transformative technology initiatives in any industry. We hope you join your global peers on campus this fall to learn from MIT faculty and industry experts who are working and teaching at the frontiers of AI.

Programme Benefits

MIT Faculty Insights

Gain insights from world-renowned MIT Faculty

Accessible

This Academy is designed to accommodate the needs of busy professionals, including working parents, with a two-week structure

AI Workshops

Hands-on workshops to innovate, experiment, and problem-solve with AI

Executive Certificate in Digital Business

This 10-day Academy confers an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Digital Business

Testimonials

"MITs AI Executive Academy combined academic depth with practical relevance, led by exceptional professors who made complex topics clear and directly applicable. Just as valuable was the caliber of the attendees, whose experience across industries and markets added real substance to every discussion."

Valthor Druzin H

"Very happy with the course Have already recommended to many friends and colleagues"

Moulay Mhamed E

"Great mixture of very concrete, hands-on guidance for the tools, and high-level, board-perspective, what to take into account when introducing AI into the organization, all of it highly relevant and up to date. Open and engaging faculty and a vibrant, a very diverse group: a wonderful learning experience!"

Felix B

"This course fully embodies MITs Mens et Manus philosophy. It is exceptionally well designed, combining solid theoretical foundations with immediate hands-on application. While the program provides a comprehensive overview of AI, a significant portion of the time is dedicated to practical exercises, workshops, and real-world use cases. This balance greatly enhances both the learning experience and the value of the training. The faculty is truly world-class, combining outstanding academic credentials with deep industry expertise. Their ability to connect cutting-edge research with practical business applications makes the course both inspiring and highly relevant. Overall, an outstanding learning experience that delivers both knowledge and practical skills."

Nicolas D

"Two weeksthats all it took. This course didnt just teach us about the future; it took us there. Our minds expanded to AIs potential for creation and transformation, always with the human in the loop. Life-changing."

Fernanda G

"The course provides the latest know-how, deep insights and a broad overview on all AI topics. For me clearly the best programm on the market. Great professors, learned a lot from my peers plus a great time together."

Martin K

"From the professors to my classmate, this course was outstanding, really worth it!"

Victor V

"An immersive experience. Two weeks of leading and sharing knowledge with the best faculty and incredible cohort. Nothing can top getting deeper into about AI from MIT!"

Kola O

"This was a very well-structured program that effectively balanced hands-on technical foundations with strategic application. The quality of faculty, guest speakers, and cohort created a strong environment for meaningful exchange, pushing discussions beyond theory into practical insight. Overall, an extremely valuable experience for executives looking to translate AI opportunity into actionable strategy while filtering out the noise."

Marcus Vinicius D

"Comprehensive practical, cover all aspects of what we need to know as top executives who need to prepare for AI roles revolution on the way how to run a successful. Hand-on exercises and great speakers."

Anat J

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