About the Course
The University of Chicago’s six-week Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Leaders course empowers you to harness cutting-edge tools and strategies for today’s digitally driven business environment. Explore statistical inference, machine learning, and emerging technologies to seamlessly integrate AI into your organization, enhancing collaboration between your teams and machines for optimized performance.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
- Pinpoint the new AI, data science, and machine-learning capabilities and skills your organization requires.
- Identify the most promising areas for early-stage development and explore strategies for scaling AI solutions.
- Create a strategic plan to guide your team, function, or organization through change, enabling effective use of data science to achieve business goals.
- Build a data science team equipped for success in an AI-driven world.
- Evaluate the risks and rewards of pursuing—or choosing not to pursue—new data science projects.
Earn credentials certifying completion from the University of Chicago, including a digital badge, and become part of the UChicago network.
Career Outlook
In today’s data-driven world, artificial intelligence and data science are transforming industries at an unprecedented pace—revolutionizing processes, optimizing decision-making, and driving technological innovation. From automotive and healthcare to media, retail, and telecommunications, an ever-expanding range of industries is seeking professionals equipped with the expertise to harness the power of AI and data science.
75
%The number of C-suite executives who believe scaling AI over the next five years is crucial to the survival of their business.
Source: Accenture
37.3
%The anticipated annual growth rate of the AI market from 2023 to 2030.
Source: Grand View Research
- Analytics Consultant
- Analytics Specialist
- Artificial Intelligence Specialist
- Big Data Developer
- Business Intelligence Developer
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Digital Innovation Officer
- Digital Product Director
- Director of Strategy
- Insights Analyst
- Program Director
- Program Manager
Meet Your Instructors
These instructors teach this course regularly. Please speak to your enrollment advisor if you wish to know who the current teacher is.
Sanjay Kumar Boddhu, PhD
Sanjay Boddhu is the head of AI/ML Engineering at HERE Technologies. He oversees diverse, distributed teams in developing advanced solutions across domains like computer vision, image processing, NLP, predictive analytics, and data science strategy.
Michael Colella, MS, MA
Senior Director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics, AXS
Michael Colella is the senior director of Global Data Strategy and Analytics at AXS, where he leads business intelligence, analytics engineering, and web analytics. He is passionate about helping organizations use advanced analytics and AI to thrive.
Roger L. Moore, Jr., MBA
Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago in the MS in Applied Data Science Program and CEO and Managing Director of NLITX
Roger Moore teaches Leadership and Consulting and Capstone courses in UChicago’s MS in Applied Data Science program. As the CEO and managing director at NLITX, he pursues competitive advantage through strategic application of data and advanced analytics.
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The University of Chicago Approach to Online Learning
Our online learning programs are crafted with your specific needs in mind. Programs combine e-learning with live, interactive sessions to strengthen your skill set while maximizing your time. We couple academic theory and business knowledge with practical, real-world application. Through online learning sessions, you will have an opportunity to grow your professional network and interact with University of Chicago instructors and your classmates.
Student Feedback
"I have achieved my goal of delving into the AI and ML dimensions. I am now embarking on a longer journey that will involve continuous learning to reach higher goals."
"This course helped me refresh concepts, learn about new use cases, and bolster my capabilities as a leader in a company where we create AI solutions."
"Everything I learned helped me gain a better executive-level strategic overview. I also had the opportunity to share experiences with people from different countries and the data science experts at the University of Chicago."
"This course helped me refresh concepts, learn about new use cases, and bolster my capabilities as a leader in a company where we create AI solutions."
