Program Overview

Program Overview

The AI for Senior Executives program is designed for business leaders who want to leverage artificial intelligence to drive organizational transformation and growth. This program is ideal for executives from various functions and industries seeking to understand and apply AI technologies, including generative AI, to strategic decision-making.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Analyze AI tools to identify opportunities for improving organizational efficiencies, cost savings, providing customer insights, and generating new product ideas.
• Apply fundamental concepts of generative AI, including prompt engineering and model design, to solve specific business challenges.
• Analyze the ethical, social, and regulatory considerations in implementing AI within organizations.
• Create a roadmap for leveraging AI to drive organizational transformation.
• Develop a leadership strategy for managing change and fostering communication in AI-driven environments.
• Identify appropriate AI technologies to improve products and streamline organizational processes.
• Assess operational requirements for planning and developing AI applications that align with organizational goals.

Program Structure

The program is structured into four phases:

1. Phase 1: AI for Strategic Impact - 1 week, live online.
2. Phase 2: AI Strategy and Leadership - 7 weeks, asynchronous online + live online.
3. Phase 3: Designing and Building AI Products and Services - 9 weeks, asynchronous online + live online.
4. Phase 4: AI Applications: Taking Your Company to the Next Level - In-person, MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA.

Eligibility

• A minimum of 10 years of work experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• International exposure (preferred).

Program Features

• Blended curriculum balancing online and in-person formats.
• Guest speakers who are leading industry practitioners.
• Live online and in-person sessions with faculty and guest speakers.
• Success coach guidance throughout the program.
• On-campus immersion at the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
• Peer learning with like-minded leaders from diverse industries.
• Taught by renowned MIT and CSAIL faculty members.

Certificate and Continuing Education Units

Upon successful completion, participants receive a verified certificate of completion from MIT xPRO and 14 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Program Fee

The program fee is US$27,000, with an early registration benefit of US$3,500 if applied on or before November 27, 2025, at 04:59 AM, making the fee US$23,500. An application fee of US$200 applies.

Additional Information

• The program starts on February 19, 2026.
• The duration is 6 to 7 months.
• The program includes a strategic AI roadmap activity where participants develop a tailored AI strategy for their organization.
• An optional post-program networking event is available for an additional fee.