Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, in collaboration with Emeritus, announced the launch of its four-month Cambridge AI Leadership Programme, set to begin on September 22, 2025. Designed for senior executives, this programme equips leaders with strategic and practical insights to drive AI-driven business transformation, addressing the complexities of AI adoption and fostering innovation.
The Cambridge AI Leadership Programme is tailored for senior professionals aiming to lead AI-driven transformation. “AI is a transformative force reshaping business strategy, decision-making and leadership,” said Professor David Stillwell, Co-Academic Programme Director. The curriculum, spanning three modules, combines in-person sessions in Cambridge with online learning over six weeks, covering:
Participants engage with world-class faculty, including Co-Academic Programme Directors Professor David Stillwell and Vesselin Popov, alongside industry experts, to develop skills in aligning AI with business goals, managing risks, and fostering AI-native cultures.
With 68% of employers viewing AI as crucial for future success, per Forbes, the programme tackles the common failure of AI projects due to poor strategic leadership. “The Cambridge AI Leadership Programme empowers decision-makers to harness AI in ways that align with their organisation's goals and prepare for the future,” said Vesselin Popov. It offers practical tools to navigate AI complexities, identify scalable opportunities, and ensure ethical deployment, all within the innovative Cambridge ecosystem.
Partnering with Emeritus, a global leader in accessible education, the programme leverages a blended learning model to maximize impact. “We are delighted to collaborate with Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education to help senior leaders deepen their understanding of AI’s strategic applications,” said Mike Malefakis, President of University Partnerships at Emeritus. This collaboration ensures high-quality, flexible learning for global participants, building on Emeritus’s track record of educating over 350,000 individuals across 80+ countries.
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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 so 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.