The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events Specialist
Illuminate the real business value of AI
22 September 2022
10 weeks, online
3-5 hours per week
Our participants tell us that taking this programme together with their colleagues helps to share common language and accelerate impact.
We hope you find the same. Special pricing is available for groups.
The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
Courtlyn
Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for The Business of AI starting on 22 September 2022 .
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Have questions? Email us at group-enrollments@emeritus.org.Early Registration Benefit is live as per below schedule. The full programme fee is £1700 as of the start date.
Note: This programme includes 5 weeks of online learning, followed by the 30-day AI implementation plan.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t “just another technology.” It is the most important digital technology for global business transformation, and perhaps the one with the most significant overall business impact. AI can be used to revolutionise cost function and enable radically new business, but this requires a sound understanding of both your organisation and technology. Our programme – The Business of AI – will help you build the capabilities to make smart decisions about AI and create real value for your business.
of companies embedded at least one AI capability in one or more functions or business units in 2019, a 35% increase over 2018.
of enterprises will shift from piloting to operationalising AI by the end of 2024, driving a 5X increase in streaming data and analytics infrastructures.
of AI-at-scale leaders say that the pace of progress on their AI initiatives has remained steady through the global pandemic.
This programme is designed for managers and executives responsible for making business decisions about the adoption and use of AI technologies from a general management perspective. Those who will benefit may include:
Throughout the three phases of this programme, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the characteristics of the technology and then work to gain clarity regarding your business challenge and your data source, so you can select the appropriate AI technologies to connect the two.
Explore the value of artificial intelligence (AI) and learn about its possibilities and constraints as well as the practical challenges and broader implications of AI and machine learning (ML).
Learn the language of AI and understand what AI actually does so that you can ask the right questions, have effective conversations and gather the insights needed to make well-informed decisions about its application.
Review and understand several in-depth, real-world case studies that examine the application of AI and ML to create value across various sectors. This intensive overview will serve as a basis for developing an action plan for your organisation.
Examine positive and negative experiences you may encounter as you persuade your organisation to apply AI, and learn to anticipate and prevent potential problems, overcome obstacles, execute AI projects effectively and deliver results.
Explore what it takes to experiment with AI and develop the knowledge and confidence to work in partnership with specialists to scale it as an enterprise-wide capability. Learn how to think about data as an asset for your organisation in the long term.
Explore the value of artificial intelligence (AI) and learn about its possibilities and constraints as well as the practical challenges and broader implications of AI and machine learning (ML).
Examine positive and negative experiences you may encounter as you persuade your organisation to apply AI, and learn to anticipate and prevent potential problems, overcome obstacles, execute AI projects effectively and deliver results.
Learn the language of AI and understand what AI actually does so that you can ask the right questions, have effective conversations and gather the insights needed to make well-informed decisions about its application.
Explore what it takes to experiment with AI and develop the knowledge and confidence to work in partnership with specialists to scale it as an enterprise-wide capability. Learn how to think about data as an asset for your organisation in the long term.
Review and understand several in-depth, real-world case studies that examine the application of AI and ML to create value across various sectors. This intensive overview will serve as a basis for developing an action plan for your organisation.
Phase II
AI implementation plan: make it real (30 days)
As part of the challenge you will:
Phase III
Ongoing implementation support (180 days)
Receive six months of ongoing communication and resources in the form of curated emails designed to encourage the continued success of your AI implementation plan.
Live interactive sessions with faculty and learning managers make this far from a one-way learning experience. Our online format also includes recorded video lectures, moderated discussions with learning managers, and other engaging digital content.
Be inspired by our world-leading academics and thought leaders on digital transformation in business, data science and AI
Michael Davies
Nicos Savva
Keyvan Vakili
Michael Davies
Guest Lecturer, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Michael Davies is the Founder and Chairman of Endeavour Partners, a Senior Lecturer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and runs the New Technology Ventures Program at London Business School. He works with leaders in technology to anticipate the future, navigate the resulting challenges and opportunities and enable them to drive innovation.
Michael has deep business and technology expertise in mobile and digital domains. He is an expert in technology and business ecosystems, competition and collaboration and the management innovation. Prior to founding Endeavour Partners, Michael held executive and strategic advisory roles with leading firms including Boston Consulting Group, BellSouth International, Braxton Associates, GeoPartners Research and Mars Electronics. He has also been an entrepreneur, including pioneering the first global system for a mobile communication business outside Europe and the first personal digital assistant with digital connectivity (a predecessor to the modern smartphone).
He holds an MBA from London Business School, and master’s degrees in engineering from the University of Cambridge and the University of Durham.
Nicos Savva
Professor of Management Science and Operations
Professor Nicos Savva is an expert in data science and uses it to solve operational problems and help large organisations develop data-science capabilities. His current research focuses on hospital operations and healthcare management. His research has appeared in leading journals such as Management Science, M&SOM, Production & Operations Management, and Nature Biotechnology. He is an Associate Editor of Management Science, M&SOM and senior editor of Production & Operations Management.
Professor Savva holds an honorary appointment at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation trust, a large hospital system based in London, and has acted as a consultant to hospitals, biotech companies, high-tech start-ups, retail firms and a hedge fund. He has also taught at The Wharton School, Columbia GSB, and at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Management Science, an MPhil in Finance (Financial Engineering) and a BA in Physics, all from the University of Cambridge.
Keyvan Vakili
Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Professor Keyvan Vakili’s research focuses on how the technological and institutional contexts in which individuals and firms operate shape the characteristics of business innovations in terms of novelty and impact. Before joining academia, Professor Vakili founded a video game production company, which he sold to Samsung three years later.
Professor Keyvan Vakili is a strategy scholar interested in the antecedents of innovation and collaboration within creative settings. research focuses on how the technological and institutional contexts in which individuals and firms operate shape the characteristics of business innovations in terms of novelty and impact.
Before joining academia, Professor Vakili was an entrepreneur and worked as a consultant. He founded a video game production company, which he sold to Samsung three years later. As a consultant, he worked with executives in a range of industries such as auto, oil, education, software and hardware. He currently advises several startups in the fields of mobile apps, cloud computing, and blockchain technology
Participants will receive an Executive Education certificate from London Business School following the completion of the 30-day AI implementation plan.
Download BrochureAll certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of London Business School.
This online certificate programme does not grant academic credit or a degree from London Business School.
Curate your one-of-a-kind learning experience with LBS’s Certificate in Management and build the skills you need to enhance your leadership journey. The Business of AI is one of the programmes that counts towards the criteria to gain the Certificate in Management by London Business School.
How will you benefit?Access to a global network
Personalised mentorship
Tailored learning journey
Note: All benefits subject to change.
After reviewing the information on the programme landing page, we recommend you submit the short form above to gain access to the programme brochure, which includes more in-depth information. If you still have questions about whether this programme is a good fit for you, please email learner.success@emeritus.org,and a dedicated programme advisor will follow up with you very shortly.
Some programmes do have prerequisites, particularly the more technical ones. This information will be noted on the programme landing page, as well as in the programme brochure. If you are uncertain about programme prerequisites and your capabilities, please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
Note that, unless otherwise stated on the programme web page, all programmes are taught in English, and proficiency in English is required.
More than 50 per cent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry and geography—leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.
Check back at this programme web page or email us at learner.success@emeritus.org to inquire if future programme dates or the timeline for future offerings have been confirmed yet.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page.
We have designed this programme to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities, including:
The programme is designed to be highly interactive while also allowing time for self-reflection and to demonstrate an understanding of the core topics through various active learning exercises. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on programme activities.
More than 250,000 professionals globally, across 80 countries, have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 per cent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programmes said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.
A dedicated programme support team is available 24/5 (Monday to Friday) to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
Peer learning adds substantially to the overall learning experience and is an important part of the programme. You can connect and communicate with other participants through our learning platform.
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This is referenced at the top of the programme landing page under the Duration section, as well as in the programme brochure, which you can obtain by submitting the short form at the top of this web page. All programmes are designed to fit into your working life.
This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass. Participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Some programmes include a final project submission or other assignments to obtain passing status. This information will be noted in the programme brochure. Please contact us at learner.success@emeritus.org if you need further clarification on any specific programme requirements.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter or resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
No, only verified digital certificates will be issued upon successful completion. This allows you to share your credentials on social networking platforms, such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
No, there is no alumni status granted for this programme. In some cases, there are credits that count towards a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the programme brochure.
You will have access to the online learning platform and all the videos and programme materials for 12 months following the programme start date. Access to the learning platform is restricted to registered participants per the terms of agreement.
Participants will need the latest version of their preferred browser to access the learning platform. In addition, Microsoft Office and a PDF viewer are required to access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF files and transcripts.
Yes, the learning platform is accessed via the internet, and video content is not available for download. However, you can download files of video transcripts, assignment templates, readings, etc. For maximum flexibility, you can access programme content from a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device.
Video lectures must be streamed via the internet, and any livestream webinars and office hours will require an internet connection. However, these sessions are always recorded, so you can view them later.
Yes, you can register up until seven days past the published start date of the programme without missing any of the core programme material or learnings.
The programme fee is noted at the top of this programme web page and usually referenced in the programme brochure as well.
Yes, you can do the bank remittance in the programme currency via wire transfer or debit card. Please contact your programme advisor or email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for details.
Yes! Please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org with the details of the programme you are interested in, and we will assist you.
Please email learner.success@emeritus.org with your invoicing requirements and the specific programme you’re interested in enrolling in.
Yes, the flexible payment option allows a participant to pay the programme fee in instalments. This option is made available on the payment page and should be selected before submitting the payment.
Please email us at learner.success@emeritus.org for assistance.
You may request a full refund within seven days of your payment or 14 days after the published start date of the programme, whichever comes later. If your enrolment had previously been deferred, you will not be entitled to a refund. Partial (or pro-rated) refunds are not offered. All withdrawal and refund requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.
After the published start date of the programme, you have until the midpoint of the programme to request to defer to a future cohort of the same programme. A deferral request must be submitted along with a specified reason and explanation. Cohort changes may be made only once per enrolment and are subject to availability of other cohorts scheduled at our discretion. This will not be applicable for deferrals within the refund period, and the limit of one deferral per enrolment remains. All deferral requests should be sent to admissions@emeritus.org.