New program equips leaders with advanced AI strategies for
transforming business operations and driving innovation
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MIT Sloan Executive
Education today announced the expansion of its AI education
offerings with its new Frontiers of Generative AI in Business
course, created in partnership with MIT's Schwarzman College of Computing. This two-day
in-person program will help provide executives and business leaders
with a comprehensive understanding of what Generative AI entails
and how it can significantly impact their organizations. Enrollment
for the first session is now open, which takes place September 5-6, and will include interactive
workshops leveraging AI chatbots, guest speakers working in the
Generative AI field and group discussions with fellow
participants.
The 'Frontiers of Generative AI in
Business' course is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge
and tools necessary to harness the transformative power of AI, and
reduce time to impact – Paul
McDonagh-Smith, senior lecturer of IT and Executive
Education with MIT Sloan School of
Management
"As we stand here today, we recognize the capabilities of
generative AI, and as we move forward a reasonable expectation will
be to see Generative AI systems continue to evolve and their reach
extend in society and organizations," said Antonio Torralba, the Delta Electronics
professor and head of the AI+D faculty at the MIT Department of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). "In this course
we want to give participants a clear sense of today´s Generative AI
Frontiers and future trajectories to help inform and support their
business decision making."
The course hopes to endow participants with the ability to think
creatively about how AI can be applied within their organization.
Geared specifically toward senior level executives, content of the
course will feature an array of topics from identifying areas to
integrate AI into their business to accelerating their company's AI
capabilities.
"The 'Frontiers of Generative AI in Business' course is designed
to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness
the transformative power of AI, and reduce time to impact," said
Paul McDonagh-Smith, senior lecturer
of IT and Executive Education with MIT Sloan
School of Management. "At MIT Sloan, we are committed to
driving innovation and providing executives with cutting-edge
insights that will redefine business practices and create new
opportunities for growth."
In addition to earning credit toward an MIT Sloan Executive
Certificate in Digital Business, participants who complete this
course will also gain an understanding in the following:
- Defining and describing the business implications of key
technology techniques that underpin Generative AI
- Building organizational awareness and consensus around ethical
concerns such as bias, accountability, and transparency in
Generative AI systems
- Identifying areas for Generative AI integration in your
existing and emergent products, services, platforms, and tasks
- Generating ideas for gaining strategic advantage through the
application of AI in your business
- Anticipating and preparing for the next frontiers in Generative
AI
For more information on Frontiers of Generative AI in Business,
or to enroll, visit this link.
About MIT Sloan Executive Education
MIT Sloan Executive Education's non-degree executive
programs are led by senior MIT Sloan faculty and provide business
professionals worldwide with a targeted and flexible means to
advance their career development goals and position their
organizations for future growth. The cutting-edge leadership
training includes more than 90 short courses, executive
certificates, online courses, custom programs for organizations,
and the flagship Advanced Management Program.
Media Contact
Sean McLean, MIT Sloan Executive
Education, 1 978-518-4546, smclean@matternow.com
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