Chief Data and AI Officer Program
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What you will learn
The program will empower you to:
Develop and implement data strategies aligned with your business objectives and ensure governance compliance and consistent data management across all functions
Integrate AI solutions within strategic decision-making processes to fuel innovation, accelerate growth, and create a competitive advantage
Make data-driven strategic decisions by analyzing customer demand, competition, and market trends to optimize business outcomes
Ensure data security and compliance while extracting actionable insights through advanced analytics to support business objectives and maintain regulatory standards
Lead AI-driven initiatives and manage digital transformation, equipping your organization to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment
Leverage emerging technologies such as generative AI (genAI) to enhance operational efficiency, streamline business processes, and guide strategic decision making
Program highlights
Explore a comprehensive approach to elevate your AI leadership, preparing yourself to confront potential strategic challenges of the industry.
Gain insights from top faculty, thought leaders, and industry experts in data, AI, and business strategy who are actively shaping the future of emerging technologies.
Engage in site visits to leading tech companies for experiential learning sessions, and gain firsthand insights into their business practices, innovations, and strategies.
Take part in hands-on simulation exercises to enhance your learning journey, and replicate real-world scenarios to put your learning into practice.
Engage with experts in emerging AI technologies, including researchers from Michigan AI, and gain valuable insights into cutting-edge tech developments.
Apply program insights to a capstone project to showcase your learning, deepen your expertise, and drive additional value for your organization.
Explore new perspectives and build lifelong connections by networking with high-achieving executives from different industries.
Engage in hands-on learning and interactive sessions and benefit from direct access to faculty, industry experts, and peers in a focused environment.
Experience live online sessions with the faculty as well as periodic guest lectures from industry leaders.
Curriculum
The multimodular CDAIO Program equips you to drive AI initiatives, including data strategy and governance, and align them with business goals to stay ahead of the curve. Through four strategic core modules involving live-online sessions, opportunity to engage with Michigan AI researchers, and business case simulations, you will develop the leadership skills necessary to lead with a strategic vision.
Note: Topics and schedule are subject to change.
Immersive Learning Experience | On-Campus Sessions
The final learning module of the program is a highly immersive five-day on-campus experience at the Ross School of Business and the University of Michigan College of Engineering campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This experience is designed to enhance your executive presence, decision-making capabilities, and ability to drive impact, empowering you to deliver greater value to your organization. In addition to live academic sessions, this immersion module includes ecosystem exposure and networking opportunities with faculty, alumni, industry leaders, and peers. You will have the opportunity to engage with experts in emerging AI technologies and participate in business simulations that mimic real-world scenarios. Through company immersions, you will engage in site visits to leading tech organizations and gain first-hand insights into their AI-driven strategies.
Capstone project
The capstone project will provide you with the opportunity to address a real-world business challenge by putting into practice your leadership skills and knowledge of data strategy and AI implementation. You can create actionable solutions for complex, industry-specific problems. This hands-on experience will allow you to turn theoretical concepts into practical applications, ensuring you are ready for immediate implementation in your organization.
Meet the faculty
Known for their transformative research disciplines, the esteemed faculty promotes advancements in data science and AI to achieve lasting scientific and societal impact. You will leverage their insights and technical expertise required to equip you with the skills needed to broaden your understanding of AI and address its unique challenges.
Faculty Director for the CDAIO Program; Clinical Associate Professor of Strategy, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
Brad’s research focuses on healthcare, studying how policies, labor turnover, and growth strategies affect hospice and long-term care providers. Previously, he held faculty ro...
Technical Faculty Advisor for the CDAIO Program; Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Michigan
Known for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of machine learning, data mining, and health care, Professor Wiens leads the MLD3 research group. Her research focuses on...
Who is this program for?
The CDAIO Program is designed for C-suite executives and leaders responsible for shaping AI and digital strategies, including chief data officers, chief technology officers, chief information officers, and AI leaders from diverse industries who use emerging technologies and drive AI-led initiatives to create a competitive advantage.
This program is particularly beneficial for:
AI transformation leaders looking to leverage AI technologies for business growth, enhance business operations, and drive innovation to maintain a competitive edge
Data science and analytics leaders aiming to integrate AI models and analytics to improve business efficiency by leveraging the latest technological advancements with an aim to apply data-driven insights for optimizing processes and gaining strategic business benefits
Digital leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to develop multifunctional AI skills to drive digital innovation and growth in their business operations
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Michigan Ross Executive Education and Michigan Engineering Professional Education. The certificate will be a recognition of their achievement in the Chief Data and AI Officer Program.
Note: After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Michigan Ross and Michigan Engineering Professional Education.
FAQs
Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives around the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding why the Chief Data and AI Officer Program is the right fit for you.
Email: umic_cdaio@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 315 669 8096 (U.S.) +44 1277 674106 (U.K.) +971 80 0088601086 (U.A.E.) +52 55965 43507 (LATAM)
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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