AI for Leaders and Managers in Finance

Blended learning

Who is the training for?

Open to all candidates

Level reached

Intermediate

Duration

13,00 week(s)

Language(s) of service

EN

Prerequisites

No prerequisite

Goals

  • Investigate the current landscape of AI technologies and their relevance to financial challenges.
  • Identify the strategic benefits of implementing AI-driven solutions in the finance sector.
  • Evaluate potential efficiency gains, cost reductions, and revenue growth opportunities through AI integration.
  • Analyze successful AI applications in optimizing financial processes and customer interactions.
  • Assess the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI deployment in financial contexts.
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with data privacy, algorithmic biases, and AI-driven decision-making in finance.
  • Explore how AI disrupts traditional financial models and shapes new market dynamics.
  • Develop strategies to leverage AI for innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth within the finance industry.

Contents

Week 1: Introduction to AI in Finance

  • Overview of course objectives and structure.
  • Importance of AI for finance leaders and managers.
  • Examination of current AI technologies and their impact on financial sectors.

Week 2: Strategic Applications of AI in Finance

  • Recognizing strategic advantages and opportunities of AI adoption in finance.
  • Case studies illustrating successful AI implementations in various financial domains.


Week 3: Economic Impact of AI in Finance

  • Evaluating efficiency gains, cost reductions, and revenue growth through AI.
  • Cost-benefit analysis of AI adoption in financial operations.
  • Exploration of economic models and forecasts related to AI-driven financial innovation.

Week 4: AI Applications in Financial Processes

  • Analysis of successful AI applications optimizing financial processes.
  • Understanding AI-driven automation and its impact on productivity and efficiency.
  • Practical exercises on identifying processes for AI integration in finance.


Week 5: AI and Customer Interactions in Finance

  • Examination of AI applications enhancing customer experiences and engagement in finance.
  • Case studies on AI-driven personalization and recommendation systems in financial services.


Week 6: Ethical and Societal Implications of AI in Finance

  • Assessment of ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI deployment in finance.
  • Addressing concerns related to data privacy, algorithmic biases, and transparency in financial AI.


Week 7: Mid-Term Exam

Week 8: Risk Management in AI Deployment in Finance

  • Anticipating and mitigating risks associated with AI deployment in finance.
  • Strategies for managing risks related to data security, compliance, and regulatory issues in financial AI.


Week 9: Disruption and Financial Models

  • Understanding how AI disrupts traditional financial models.
  • Case studies of industries undergoing transformation due to AI innovations in finance.
  • Strategic implications of AI-driven disruption and business model innovation in finance.


Week 10: Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage in Finance

  • Developing strategies to leverage AI for innovation and competitiveness in finance.
  • Identifying opportunities for AI integration across different financial sectors.
  • Creating a roadmap for AI adoption and implementation in financial organizations.


Week 11: Emerging Trends in AI for Finance

  • Identifying emerging trends and opportunities for integrating AI into financial operations.
  • Exploring AI applications in marketing, sales, finance, and supply chain management in finance.
  • Creating a roadmap for AI-driven financial solutions in organizations.

Week 12: Cultivating an AI-Ready Culture in Finance

  • Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning to capitalize on AI opportunities in finance.
  • Developing leadership strategies for driving AI adoption and transformation in finance.
  • Final reflections and action planning for implementing AI strategies in participants' financial organizations.


Week 13: FINAL EXAM

Points covered

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of AI technologies in finance.
  • Develop strategic insights for effectively leveraging AI in financial management.
  • Evaluate the ethical and societal implications of AI deployment in finance.
  • Mitigate risks associated with AI implementation in financial settings.
  • Formulate actionable strategies for AI adoption and transformation in finance.

Teaching methods

The online delivery blends synchronous and asynchronous components. Students complete self-directed assignments hosted on the course platform. Weekly Forums support a required active, rubric-based student contributions that foster collaboration.

Evaluation

Exams may include essays, short answers, or MCQs. Formats include open/closed book. Time zones are considered. Assessments are formative and summative. Students have 2 weeks to review grades and must follow the appeal process in the Student Handbook

Certificate, diploma

Certificate

Additional information

Please note that there are three semesters as admission periods as noted on the academic calendar.
Scholarship Awarded (Total Fee: €100)

Registration is done online.

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