AI Strategy for Executives

Program details

Taught by seasoned professionals and educators specializing in AI applications, you’ll gain insights into managing AI projects and initiatives effectively. The AI Strategy for Executives workshop emphasizes practical learning, ethical considerations in AI deployment, and the development of strategies to integrate AI solutions that align with your business objectives. This program is a great fit for executives looking to cut through the hype and understand how AI can concretely benefit your operations and decision-making processes.

Alumni scholarships and partner pricing options are available — contact us for more information.

Who is this program for?

This workshop is ideal for:

• C-Suite executives to enhance strategic decision-making with AI insights.
• Senior managers to be equipped with the knowledge to spearhead AI projects.
• Business development directors who want to explore new AI strategies to drive company growth.
• Compliance and risk officers who need to understand the implications of AI in regulatory and compliance contexts.

What will I learn?

Consider attending the half-day precursor session AI in Action: Executive Guide to Succeeding with AI on May 5, 2025, to deepen your understanding of AI principles before this program begins.

Learning themes:

• Learn AI fundamentals and its business applications and learn real-world AI use cases across industries.
• Gain insights into future AI trends such as generative AI, explainable AI, and the role of AI for social good.
• Understand the ethical challenges associated with AI, including bias, accountability, and fairness in AI systems.
• Learn about the evolving legal and regulatory landscape for AI technologies and how compliance affects business operations, including privacy concerns and security practices that are crucial to building trustworthy AI systems, particularly when dealing with sensitive data.
• Develop actionable strategies for integrating AI into business processes and overcoming resistance to AI-driven change through effective change management.
• Brainstorm and discuss AI applications tailored to participants’ organizational needs and work with peers to refine ideas in a group setting.

Faculty

Pei-yu (Sharon) Chen

Chair and Professor, Department of Information Systems

Dr. Pei-yu Sharon Chen, Red Avenue Foundation Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, is a world-renowned researcher and Distinguished Fellow of INFORMS-Information Systems Society. She is the founding director of the Center for AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) for Business and Society and holds a PhD from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

Her work, published in top journals such as Management Science and MIS Quarterly, has influenced industries including E-commerce, Healthcare, and Retailing. Dr. Chen’s recent research focuses on responsible AI innovation and its societal impact. She serves as Senior Editor for Information Systems Research and frequently speaks at premier conferences and universities.

Contact W. P. Carey Executive Education

Transform your career with business education for the new economy. Complete this form to start a conversation with the W. P. Carey Executive Education team. We are happy to answer any questions as you explore our offerings and prepare to attend. You can also email us at wpcareyexeced@asu.edu for more information.