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AI for Senior Executives

Harness AI for Business Success
  • Explore world-class AI research with MIT and CSAIL faculty
  • Learn to lead and direct AI initiatives
  • Access blended learning with on-campus immersion
  • Earn an MIT xPRO certificate

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6 to 7 Months, On campus + online + live online

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MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives Program: Lead Future-Ready Organizations

MIT xPRO’s AI for Senior Executives program is a seven-month blended learning journey that prepares senior leaders like you to guide strategic transformation and lead future-ready organizations in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

Despite the momentum around AI, organizations still face challenges in realizing its full value due to fragmented data ecosystems, unclear strategic priorities, capability gaps, and governance demands. This program equips you to navigate these complexities and transform AI investments into measurable, enterprise-wide impact.

Designed by expert faculty at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the curriculum helps you develop the technical fluency, leadership mindset, and strategic foundation to lead, evaluate, and direct AI initiatives with confidence. You will also get the opportunity to integrate these learnings through a five-day in-person immersion on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

What Will You Learn in the AI for Senior Executives Program?

Key Program Takeaways

The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program will enable you to:

  • Evaluate organizational readiness for AI adoption across leadership, processes, and culture

  • Discover governance frameworks that ensure AI initiatives remain transparent, accountable, and ethically sound across privacy, bias, and security considerations

  • Sharpen your leadership decision-making skills by integrating data-driven insights and AI tools into how you communicate, manage performance, and drive organizational impact

  • Foster an adaptive culture of innovation and agility that sustains AI transformation and positions your organization for long-term competitive advantage

  • Assess the operational requirements needed to plan and develop AI applications that are purposefully aligned with your organizational goals

  • Identify where AI can deliver the greatest impact across your organization, from cost savings and efficiency gains to new customer insights and product opportunities

  • Apply generative AI concepts, including prompt engineering and model design, to address specific business challenges with confidence and clarity

Program Learning Journey

This 6- to 7-month learning journey includes a combination of self-paced modules, live and in-person interactions.
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How is the AI for Senior Executives Program Curriculum Structured?

The AI for Senior Executives program is a blended learning journey comprising three phases, with 20 weeks of online and live sessions and a fourth phase that consists of five days of immersive learning on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You will learn to identify high-value use cases, apply core AI concepts in a business context, and hone your executive leadership skills, in addition to networking with and learning from global peers, industry experts, and renowned faculty.

Session date: October 26—30, 2026

Become acquainted with AI and develop a structured understanding of how it is shaping organizations. Explore foundational AI concepts, examine the developments that have accelerated its adoption, and consider how it is applied across industries.

  • AI Overview

  • From Perception (Traditional Statistics) to Prediction (Machine Learning)

  • Machine Learning Applications across Functional Areas

Session date: November 5, 2026—December 10, 2026

Learn how to leverage AI to enhance leadership effectiveness, build adaptive organizations, and drive innovation while ensuring ethical governance and data-driven decision making for lasting organizational impact.

  • AI and Leadership​

  • Architecting a Nimble Organization​

  • Architecting the Gameboard at the Team Level

  • Developing Your Leadership Signature​

  • AI Governance​

  • Culture of Innovation​

Session date: January 4, 2027—March 4, 2027

Understand the various stages involved in the design of AI-based products and the fundamentals of machine learning algorithms to solve practical problems.

  • Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence Design Process

  • Artificial Intelligence Technology Fundamentals — Machine Learning

  • Artificial Intelligence Technology Fundamentals — Deep Learning

  • Designing Artificial Machines to Solve Problems — Deep Learning

  • Generative AI

  • Designing Intelligent Human—Computer Interaction (HCI)

  • Superminds — Designing Organizations that Combine Artificial and Human Intelligence

  • Marketplace Frontiers of AI Design — Research

  • Marketplace Frontiers of AI Design — Practice

Session date: March 15—19, 2027

Explore the challenges of AI adoption and implementation, including navigating workforce readiness, security, and regulatory requirements. Present your AI Strategy Road Map, transforming your program insights into a concrete leadership blueprint for your organization.

  • Preparing the Workforce and Generative AI

  • AI Ready Workforce

  • Applying AI: AI Adoption, Design, Security, and Regulation

  • Leading an AI-Driven Company

  • Strategic AI Roadmap Debrief

  • Program Reflections and Closing with Faculty

As part of the core learning journey, you will engage with faculty and peers in live online sessions on how emerging AI capabilities reshape decision-making, innovation and scale. Explore the foundations of generative AI, discover how it powers smarter knowledge integration, and explore agentic system landscape.

Phase 1 Sessions:

  • Introduction to Generative AI

  • Agentic AI

  • AI for Knowledge Integration

Phase 2 Session:

  • Gen AI and Democratization of Data & AI

Phase 3 Sessions:

  • Building a Business Case for AI

  • The Agentic AI Landscape - Present and Future

  • Case Study - Building an Agentic Platform from the Ground Up

Note: Session topics and schedule are subject to change. Phases 2 and 3 each include 1 week of orientation.

AI for Senior Executives — Program Calendar

AI for Senior Executives — Program Calendar

Live Session Dates

Learning Format

Phase 0: Program Orientation

October 15 & October 22, 2026

2 days | Live online

Phase 1: AI for Strategic Impact

October 26—30, 2026

1 week | Live online

Phase 2: AI Strategy and Leadership

November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026 | December 3 & 10, 2026

7 weeks | Asynchronous online + Live online

Phase 3: Designing and Building AI Products and Services

January 4, 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2027 | February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2027 | March 4, 2027

9 weeks | Asynchronous Online + Live Online

Phase 4: AI Applications: Taking Your Company to the Next Level

March 18—24, 2027

5 days | In Person | MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA

Note: The program schedule is subject to change

How Does the AI for Senior Executives Program Use Applied Learning?

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On Campus Learning

Step into the epicenter of innovation with an immersive, five-day on-campus learning journey on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that is designed to transform senior leaders like you into AI-driven strategists. This on-campus experience bridges the gap between digital theory and organizational reality, placing you in the room with pioneers like Daniela Rus and Sam Madden. These five days focus on high-stakes execution, addressing the ‘Real Cost of AI’, navigating complex ethical and legal landscapes, and mastering scalable strategy.

The curriculum is defined by exclusive access: you will go behind the scenes with private MIT laboratory tours and engage in high-level networking during salon sessions and industry panels. The program culminates in a collaborative AI Strategy Road Map presentation, where you pressure test your vision against peer feedback and faculty expertise. You will not just study the future of work; you will build a concrete blueprint to lead it, ensuring your organization scales AI with precision and purpose.

Strategic AI Road Map Activity: What Past Participants Have Developed

Throughout the program, you will develop a strategic AI road map tailored to your organization. This hands-on experience will help you identify high-impact AI opportunities, design implementation pathways, address governance considerations, and prepare your teams for adoption. By the end of the program, you will have a board-ready AI strategy to drive meaningful transformation and sustained business impact. The following are a few examples of road maps developed by past participants.

Intelligent Contract Review and Risk Management

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Industry: Legal/Financial Services

This project reimagines contract life cycle management by using AI to automate document review, clause extraction, and risk identification, reducing turnaround time and improving compliance consistency.

Supply Chain Visibility and Decision Intelligence Platform

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Industry: Consumer Goods This road map builds a centralized control tower that provides real-time supply chain visibility, enabling early disruption detection, smarter inventory decisions, and faster responses to demand shifts.

AI-Enabled Leadership Development and Decision Support

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Function: Human Resources This project integrates AI into leadership workflows to deliver real-time insights and coaching, enabling continuous development while improving decision quality and organizational responsiveness.

Post Program Networking Event | (2 Days | In Person) | Optional

Meet your cohort peers and faculty in person on the MIT campus for the optional two-day networking event* featuring a masterclass with industry practitioners. This immersive learning experience is held once a year featuring executives from multiple cohorts, enabling you to network with peers from around the world and create a lifelong community of global executives.
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Who Is the MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives Program For?

The AI for Senior Executives program is ideal for leaders who sit at the intersection of strategy and execution. These are executives who do not need to build AI but do need to lead with it.

Role

Program Benefit

Business leader or a P&L owner

Identify where AI can unlock growth, improve margins, or open entirely new revenue streams

Functional executive

Introduce AI capabilities into your team's day-to-day work

Strategy or transformation leader

Guide your organization through a digital or AI-driven reinvention

Founder or C-suite executive

Evaluate AI investments with clarity and confidence and not just intuition

What Past Participants Have to Say About the Program

The “AI for Senior Executives” program at MIT xPRO exceeded my expectations. The phased six-month structure, culminating in the on-campus immersion week, provided an ideal format to learn from exceptional faculty and peers. I’m returning to my organization with deeper knowledge, greater confidence, and a practical roadmap for implementation....
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David Thompson
Senior Manager of Marketing Technology & Enablement at Bell Textron
After more than three decades in healthcare, MIT xPRO’s AI for Senior Executives program helped me evolve from a clinician and entrepreneur into a strategic AI leader focused on healthcare transformation. The program gave me the confidence and strategic perspective to fully step into the world of AI innovation while challenging me to think beyond technology itself toward implementation, scalability, ethics, and real-world impact. What made the experience exceptional was not only the quality of the faculty and content but also the opportunity to collaborate with leaders from around the world who are actively shaping the future of healthcare and technology....
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Dr. Lia Patricia Urrego, DDS
Founder and CEO, EquiVox Solutions, Inc., AI Healthcare Innovator
The program reshaped how I think about leadership, technology, and organizational transformation. The curriculum went far beyond AI adoption; it explored how AI is becoming a catalyst for adaptive change in strategy, operating models, governance, and value creation, all grounded in AI-ready data platforms that remain close to my heart. Through real-world, cross-industry, global business cases and cutting-edge MIT research, we gained insights into how AI is accelerating change across sectors and geographies. This program was truly transformative, and I am grateful to have been a part of it....
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Marianne Bachynski
CEO, Fiddler Crab Place, LLC (Former CIO at Morgan Stanley, Citi, and AIG)
MIT xPRO's AI for Senior Executives Program gave me the confidence I wanted to be a leader in the age of AI and drive my sector. The frameworks were solid, the professors world-class in AI and business, and the bonus was the peer cohort of senior leaders across industries wrestling with the same questions, with an interest to learn from each other....
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Christophe Dupuis
Director of Asset Consulting – SLB (formerly Schlumberger)
The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program was a game changer. It equipped me with a strategic AI framework to design an AI-powered framework that equipped me to create an AI-powered screening solution for China's 23 million children (6 – 17 years old) with ADHD. The faculty's real-world insights and case studies turned my classroom learning into a tangible project that can scale early intervention and improve lives. This program didn't just teach me about AI transformation — it gave me the confidence to lead impactful, purpose-driven innovation....
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Jane Chen
Co-Founder, China Attention Fund
The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program sharpened every conviction I already held and challenged me to think bigger. The curriculum cut through the hype and delivered a rigorous, enterprise-grade framework that felt uniquely complementary to my data and analytics background, connecting the dots between what I've been building and where AI is taking us next. What stood out most was the clarity it brought to the 'why now' for senior leaders: this isn't a technology conversation; it's a business strategy imperative. I left with new mental models, a stronger network, and an even deeper conviction that leaders who truly understand AI will define the next decade of enterprise value creation....
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Vinay Jha
Chief Operating Officer - Finance and Head, Finance Transformation, BMO

Past Participants of the AI for Senior Executives Program

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Where Past Learners Come From

Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of product and company names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the holders.

The list of companies is only indicative and not exhaustive.

How Does AI for Senior Executives Prepare You for Real-World Leadership?

Program Highlight

Real-World Learning Outcome

Industry expertise

Engage with leading practitioners shaping real-world AI adoption in live sessions, gaining perspectives that go beyond conventional academic or theoretical viewpoints.

On-campus immersion

Benefit from focused, in-person learning on the world-renowned MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, enabling deeper engagement and strategic thinking.

Global peers

Broaden your perspective with a diverse cohort of leaders across industries and geographies, and build meaningful connections through networking and learning.

World-class faculty

Draw on insights from leading researchers at MIT CSAIL, grounding your decisions in the latest advancements in AI and leadership.

Real-world frameworks and case studies

Strengthen your ability to translate AI ambition into action through proven frameworks and real-world case studies.

AI strategy road map

Build a comprehensive AI road map tailored to your organization’s context, enabling clear priorities, alignment, and ownership as you move from strategy to execution.

Meet the Faculty for the AI for Senior Executives Program

At the heart of the MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program is a faculty team drawn from MIT and CSAIL. You will have the privilege of learning from leaders in AI, machine learning, robotics and organisational design who combine cutting-edge research with real-world impact.

Some of the faculty include CSAIL director Daniela Rus, hands-on systems researcher Stefanie Mueller, organisational-theory pioneer Thomas W. Malone, computational-social-science authority Alex “Sandy” Pentland, and senior management scholar Deborah Ancona — a lineup that ensures rigorous technical depth and practical leadership insight.
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DANIELA RUS

Faculty Director, Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Director of the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory

CSAIL’s first female director, Rus is paving the path for a future where robots will naturally integrate into the fabric of human life at the premier institute. Her research f...

Additional Faculty

Deborah L. Ancona, PhD

Deborah Ancona

Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management

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Duane Boning

Associate Director, Microsystems Technology Laboratories at MIT

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Andrew Lippman

Senior Research Scientist at MIT and Associate Director of the Media Lab

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Bruce Lawler

Managing Director, MIT Machine Intelligence in Manufacturing and Operations; Director, Applied Machine Intelligence Manufacturing and Operations

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Stefanie Mueller

Associate Professor, MIT CSAIL

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Brian Subirana

Former Director, MIT Auto-ID Labs; Former Director, MIT and Accenture Convergence Initiative for Industry and Technology; Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence at EADA Business School

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Thomas W. Malone

the Patrick J. McGovern Professor of Management, at MIT Sloan and the Founding Director of the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence

Alex Pentland

Alex Pentland

Professor, MIT Media Arts and Sciences

Success Coaches

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Raquel Gonzalez-Dalmau

Executive Coach

Raquel Gonzalez-Dalmau is an executive coach, educator, and former tech leader with 20 years of global experience at the intersection of business, technology, and leadership. ...

Success Coaches - Antonio Willybiro

Antonio Willybiro

Founder, Corporate; Athletes Co-Founder, BeRide

Antonio Willybiro is a C-suite executive and transformation leader operating at the intersection of Finance, Operations, Technology, and AI. Over the past 20+ years, he has pa...

What Credentials and Outcomes Will You Gain From AI for Senior Executives?

What Credentials and Outcomes Will You Gain From AI for Senior Executives?

Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a verified certificate of completion from MIT xPRO. In addition to the certificate, participants will also earn 14 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). These CEUs quantify the time you have invested in structured learning as part of your professional development.

Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of MIT xPRO.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose an artificial intelligence course for senior executives?

The right AI course will depend on your role, your goals, and the outcomes you want to prioritize. The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program is suited to business professionals interested in learning to:

  • Harness AI’s impact to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and customer insights

  • Apply generative AI concepts, including prompt engineering and designing systems with large language models, for business management

  • Build a strategic AI road map for organizational transformation

  • Develop a leadership strategy to manage change in AI-driven environments

The program is designed for senior leaders with 10 or more years of experience. Instruction from MIT faculty and CSAIL researchers equips participants to lead AI adoption and drive innovation.

What is MIT xPRO's course on AI for business executives?

AI for Executives is a senior executive course designed by MIT xPRO for leaders. Participants gain a better understanding of:

  • Data analysis, machine learning, and AI strategy

  • AI adoption, governance, and ethical considerations

  • Digital transformation with AI

Executives also discover how AI applications, such as process automation, customer experience, fraud detection, and customer service, can transform business processes.

How does this AI for Senior Executives program help me maximize my leadership potential with AI?

The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program helps executives maximize their leadership potential through the practical application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven insights. Leaders also gain the insights needed to:

  • Use AI for business strategies

  • Guide AI transformation

  • Build a lasting competitive edge

  • Develop a leadership strategy for managing change

  • Foster communication in AI-driven environments

Is this AI for executives course worth it?

For senior leaders exploring the strategic potential of AI, the AI for Senior Executives program offers a balance of technical foundations and applied leadership skills. Business leaders gain practical insights on how to:

  • Use AI for business functions

  • Design AI-driven solutions

  • Lead organizations through adoption, governance, and workforce transformation

These are competencies that are increasingly critical for C-suite decision making. 

What will I learn about developing an AI strategy in the AI program for senior executives?

In MIT xPRO’s AI for Senior Executives online course, participants develop practical skills in building a strategic AI road map. The curriculum covers:

  • Deep learning models and natural language processing

  • AI-powered tools aligned to business applications

  • Generative AI initiatives that deliver business value and enhance productivity

Who should attend this AI leadership program?

The MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program is designed for: 

  • Senior executives

  • Technology-oriented leaders

  • Business professionals with 10+ years of experience 

It suits those seeking valuable insights on how to lead AI adoption, integrate AI systems into business operations, and harness AI to drive innovation, improve decision making, and accelerate growth.

How does the MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program help gain a competitive advantage with AI?

The AI for Senior Executives course equips executives with practical knowledge to achieve strategic advantage and leverage AI. Participants gain insights into how AI technologies can:

  • Optimize business models using big data and deep learning

  • Streamline operations through AI-powered automation

  • Strengthen market leadership through real-world business applications

How does MIT xPRO’s AI training for executives support making informed business decisions with AI?

The AI for Senior Executives program emphasizes data-driven decision making without requiring deep technical expertise. Core methods include:

  • Data analysis and predictive modeling

  • Machine learning applied to real-world business contexts

  • Harnessing AI in business operations to drive growth

What is included in the MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives course overview and curriculum?

The AI for Senior Executives program combines self-paced learning content online, live online sessions, dynamic discussions, and a five-day in-person immersion on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

What is the AI road map for executives?

Participants complete the AI for Senior Executives program with personalized road maps ready to accelerate growth within their organizations. The AI road map for executives is a structured, board-ready plan developed throughout the program. It offers practical insights on:

  • Identifying high-value AI opportunities aligned to organizational goals

  • Managing risk and addressing governance considerations

  • Leading change and preparing teams for AI adoption

I have a full-time job. What is the time commitment expected from me?

The AI for Senior Executives program has been designed with your busy schedule in mind. You will be required to commit not more than three to five hours per week, enabling you to benefit from this transformative program while fulfilling your day-to-day work responsibilities. The impactful program offers a blend of self-paced modules, live online interactions, and an immersive in-person experience.

Who provides the teaching, faculty, and mentorship in the MIT xPRO AI for Senior Executives program?

The AI for Senior Executives program is taught by MIT faculty and CSAIL researchers with expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Support includes:

  • Instruction from named MIT and CSAIL faculty

  • Ongoing mentorship from success coaches and program managers

  • A personalized learning experience across all four program phases

How do the live sessions work?

The six- to seven-month learning journey includes in-person, live online, and recorded sessions with renowned faculty, industry experts, and global peers. You can take advantage of live sessions and the Slack channel to ask questions and discuss ideas with your success coach and cohort participants. Real-world examples and a debrief of the program learnings are delivered through a combination of recorded video and live online lectures. The program concludes with an on-campus networking event on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Does the program offer closed-captioning for videos included in the curriculum?

Yes. We provide closed-captioning and transcripts for all pre-recorded videos as well as closed-captioning for recordings of live sessions.

What is included in the price of the program?

The AI for Senior Executives program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee also includes coffee breaks, lunches and select dinners during the in-person immersions. Accommodations for the in-person event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, etc.), and other expenses not mentioned in the program fee are not included.

Is there any discount or financial aid?

You can pay the full program fee upfront or pay in easy installments. If you apply well in advance of the program start date, you can receive a tuition fee benefit. If you would like to approach your organization with a sponsorship request for this program, here is a customizable template that you can use.

Are there any restrictions on the types of funding that can be used to pay for the program?

Program fees for Emeritus programs with MIT xPRO may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.

Who will be collecting the payment for the program?

Emeritus collects all program payments, provides learner enrollment and program support, and manages learning platform services.

What is the program refund and deferral policy?

For the program refund and deferral policy, please click the link here.

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