Artificial intelligence and data science for executives
Harnessing AI and data science for executive decision-making
In a business landscape redefined by data and artificial intelligence, how can executives harness these cutting-edge tools to drive strategy, innovation, and efficiency? This intensive three-day program is designed for C-level managers and executives seeking to turn today’s most disruptive technologies - machine learning, generative AI, conversational agents like ChatGPT, and more - into strategic assets.
In this program, participants will learn to critically evaluate data-driven initiatives, interface effectively with data scientists, navigate AI risks and ethics, and develop a roadmap that aligns AI with overarching business objectives, turning emerging technologies into tangible benefits and ensuring that AI adoption aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.
This program will enable you to:
- Leverage artificial intelligence and data science to support strategic decision-making
- Evaluate AI opportunities, risks, and business applications across different organizational contexts
- Integrate machine learning and generative AI into business strategies and innovation initiatives
- Develop an AI roadmap aligned with your organization's strategic objectives and long-term value creation
Is this program right for you?
This program is designed for C-level executives, senior managers, and business leaders responsible for driving innovation, digital transformation, and analytics capabilities within their organizations. It is intended for executives who want to understand the strategic implications of artificial intelligence and data science, make informed decisions, and translate emerging technologies into measurable business value.
Connect with our advisors
Learning is never linear. It takes shape over time, combining specific learning needs with practical tools matched to your own challenges.
Talk to our team of Program Advisors to identify the path that best fits your goals and find out how to build a broader development plan through the SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate.
Get in touch with Cristina Popescu
SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate
Your initial conversation with our Program Advisors helps shape your path, clarifying your goals and participation options. It is also the required first step toward earning the Executive Education Certificate.
The SDA Bocconi Executive Education Certificate is the formal recognition awarded upon completion of a learning plan designed around your managerial needs. With the Certificate, every program you attend becomes part of a broader design, built on your growth objectives.
What you will learn
The program consists of 3 days totaling 24 equivalent hours and is built on 3 pillars:
How you will learn
Business Cases
Real business situations that enable participants to explore specific managerial challenges by analyzing strategic decisions and the growth path of an organization.
Guest Speakers
Opportunities to exchange ideas and perspectives with managers and entrepreneurs, gaining first-hand insights into business challenges and leadership experiences. Sessions may take place either in the classroom or at the guest company's premises.
Tutorship
A 90-minute individual and personalized consultation with the SDA Bocconi Faculty.
Program direction & faculty
- Emanuele BorgonovoDirectorArea: Economics, Politics and Decision SciencesResearch domains: Decision Analysis
- Luca MolteniArea: Economics, Politics and Decision SciencesResearch domains: Business Data Analytics
- Alessandro RudiArea: Economics, Politics and Decision SciencesResearch domains: Digital Transformation
- Daniele ToniniArea: Economics, Politics and Decision SciencesResearch domains: Business Data Analytics
With us, the program becomes reality
The Program Management team supports participants from enrollment through to the end of the program, coordinating and managing every organizational aspect.
SDA Bocconi Campus - Milano
Information
Location
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Via Sarfatti 10, 20136 Milano.By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a Certificate of Participation and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
Fees
€ 4,500 + VAT
The fee is exclusive of VAT.
Early Bird
A 10% reduction on the program fees is offered to applications sent in by 17 March 2027.
Contacts
Program Advisor
Cristina Popescu
tel. +39 02 5836 6605
cristina.popescu@sdabocconi.itProgram Manager
Camilla Boldrini
tel. +39 02 5836 6605
camilla.boldrini@sdabocconi.it
Special payment terms
Bocconi Alumni
Bocconi Alumni are entitled to a 20% reduction on participation fees. To take advantage of the discount, please enter your Alumnus status when registering by indicating “ALUMNI 20” in the notes section. Remember that without this indication, the discount will not be applicable.
Women are good for business
To foster and contribute to women’s professional development, SDA Bocconi School of Management offers them until 8 March 2028 a 20% discount on the participation fee for all Executive Open Programs and Executive Online Programs.
Multiple enrollments
Companies, institutions and public bodies that enroll at least 3 participants in a single program are granted a 20% discount for each registration fee. The concession is not applicable for personal enrollment and must be formalized by the start date of the course.
Corporate education programs
In the case of learning needs involving several resources of the same company enrolled in more than one program, it is possible to define a customized plan from the specific needs of the organization. In this case, our Program Advisors are available to build with the client organizations ad hoc training plans with special pricing.
Partnerships and channel agreements
SDA Bocconi offers the possibility to initiate collaborations that allow them to expand the portfolio of educational trainings to be offered to their members. In this case, the School is available to evaluate partnerships and channel agreements so as to respond in a timely manner to the specific needs of the organization.
By attending at least 80% of the classes, you will receive a certificate of participation in the program and a digital badge to share with your network on LinkedIn.
The brochure walks you through the program and the SDA Bocconi experience. Inside you'll find:
The full calendar
The application process
Participant stories
The campus experience
