30 September 2024 
LONDON, 30 September 2024: Imperial College Business School Executive Education has launched a new programme, AI for Business Innovation: Beyond Generative AI, ran in collaboration with Emeritus, a global leader in accessible and affordable high-quality education, starting in November this year.
Designed for mid-to-senior-level professionals seeking to enhance their AI knowledge and capabilities, the programme provides learners with a solid foundation of AI fundamentals along with establishing an informed insight into using generative AI tools, exploring the practical applications that can help drive innovation and optimize business processes.
The focus lies on the practical application of AI, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to implement AI-led solutions that can address the real-world business challenges their organisations face and facilitate strategic transformation.
This six-week programme will be taught by Imperial College Business School’s renowned faculty, and will be facilitated via Emeritus’ state-of-the-art technology, providing learners with a highly engaging, immersive and expert learning experience.
“The AI for Business Innovation programme provides professionals with the tools to not only understand AI but to apply it strategically within their organisations,” says Professor Christopher L. Tucci, Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation at Imperial College Business School. “Participants will gain practical experience in using AI to generate business ideas, optimise processes and tackle the ethical considerations that come with AI adoption, ensuring they are ready to lead in this evolving landscape.”
The six-week curriculum will also cover AI ethical considerations, alongside strategic integration and implementation, equipping participants to lead responsible and effective AI-driven initiatives in their organisations, helping to secure future success.
“AI is transforming industries globally, and this programme offers the essential insights and skills that professionals need to stay competitive,” says Mike Malefakis, President of University Partnerships at Emeritus. “Our collaboration with Imperial College Business School Executive Education underscores our commitment to help leaders effectively integrate AI into their business strategies.”
Those likely to benefit most from the programme include C-suite leaders, operations directors, marketing and sales managers as well as talent management VPs and consultants who are looking to leverage AI to enhance decision-making and streamline business workflows.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
The AI for Business Innovation programme is currently open for enrolment, and set to begins in November 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the programme home page.
About Imperial College London
Recognised as one of the world’s top universities in a leading global league table, Imperial College London has academic ties to more than 150 countries. The College’s 20,000 students and 8,000 staff are working to solve the biggest challenges in science, medicine, engineering and business. Reuters named the College as the UK’s most innovative university because of its exceptional entrepreneurial culture and ties to industry.
About Imperial College Business School Executive Education
Executive Education at Imperial College Business School drives global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset. Business programmes with Imperial Executive Education allow learners to access a transformative community that provides an outstanding participant experience. Imperial Executive Education is a pioneer in innovative learning experiences.
About Emeritus
Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high-quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, organisations and governments worldwide. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top-tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’s short courses, degree programmes, professional certificates and senior executive programmes help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organisations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 350,000 individuals across more than 80 countries. For more information, please visit https://emeritus.org
