Programme Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved significantly over the past few decades, with recent advances in machine learning, foundational models, and cloud computing unlocking new business opportunities. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day necessity for managers seeking to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage. AI enables faster and more informed decision-making, allowing leaders to anticipate market trends, optimize operations, and enhance customer experiences. AI, encompassing technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, generative models, and robotics, empowers businesses by recognizing patterns, generating insights, and automating critical processes, making it essential for modern managerial success.
AI applications are revolutionizing every sector, from healthcare and finance to manufacturing, HR, retail, logistics, and beyond. Managers in all industries need to understand AI’s role in improving decision-making, optimizing workflows, enhancing customer engagement, and driving efficiency. This program equips executives with the knowledge and tools to harness AI’s potential while addressing concerns such as the black-box nature of AI through Explainable AI techniques, ensuring responsible and effective implementation.
This course focuses on real-world AI applications, emphasizing business transformation, ethical AI usage, and strategic adoption of AI technologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Programme Objective
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of AI, covering its historical origins, core concepts, technologies, and industry applications.
- Enable business process transformation by integrating AI into operations, products, and services.
- Provide an understanding of AI’s technological building blocks, including machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks.
- Foster ethical awareness and responsible AI practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI applications.
- Equip participants with hands-on experience by developing small-scale AI applications for solving real-world business problems.
- Explore the impact of AI on the future of work and organizations, preparing leaders to navigate workforce transformations.
Key Topics
- Understanding AI and Its Building Blocks (Includes AI history, key concepts, and theoretical foundations)
- Explainable AI and Interpretable Models
- Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning (Industry applications and business use cases)
- Text Mining & Natural Language Processing
- Large Language Models (LLMs) & Transformers
- Generative AI & Business Applications (Includes discussions on augmenting human creativity with AI)
- AI Project Lifecycle & Implementation
- Responsible AI & Ethical Considerations
- Prompt Engineering Strategies for Optimizing AI Models
- AI in Business Strategy & Leadership (Explores AI in the C-Suite and strategic decision-making)
Programme Directors
Who May Attend
This program is designed for business leaders, CXOs, function heads, and decision-makers across industries who seek a managerial perspective on AI adoption and strategic implementation. No prior technical expertise is required.
Programme Duration and Delivery
- From the morning of July 28, 2025 till the afternoon of August 01, 2025
- Face to face - classroom based
Pedagogy
The programme follows an interactive, hands-on approach, including:
- Case studies and real-world applications
- Practical AI Demonstration and Hands-on Learning
- Group discussions and experiential learning
How to Apply
- You can apply/nominate your personnel by clicking on the “Apply Now” link corresponding to the particular MDP, as appearing on our online calendar available at: https://iimcal.ac.in/mdp/mdp-calendar
- Once the candidature(s) is (are) approved, the sponsoring authority or participant (in case of self-nomination) will be intimated over email along with a Proforma Invoice seeking programme fees in advance.
- Programme fees can be remitted online through Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT/RTGS).
- Upon remitting the fees online, kindly intimate CMDP office with the UTRNo. /relevant transaction details through email, so that we can connect your remittance to your nomination(s). Please note that confirmation of participation is subject to receipt of Programme fees by CMDP Office before commencement of the MDP.
For further assistance, please connect with:
Name: Ms. Payel Majumder
Number: +91 33 7121 6012
Email ID: program_mdp[at]iimcal[dot]ac[dot]in