Designed for busy professionals, these innovative Melbourne Business School short courses provide evidence-based best practices and insights in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital transformation, equipping you to navigate an evolving technological landscape.
AI for Business
Business Analytics & AI
AI for Business
Unlock transformative potential.
Data Analytics for Business Professionals (online)
Business Analytics & AI
Data Analytics for Business Professionals (online)
Learn how to use data to drive innovation, improve performance, and make a real impact in your organisation.
Data and AI for Decision Making
Business Analytics & AI
Data and AI for Decision Making
Drive organisational value and gain a strategic edge.
Leading Strategically with AI
Business Analytics & AI
Leading Strategically with AI
Lead your organisation's AI future with clarity, confidence and strategic conviction.
Product Management (online)
Business Analytics & AI
Product Management (online)
An online product management course that builds practical skills across product discovery, strategy, validation, delivery and growth.
AI and Data Programs Comparison Table
| Program | Leading Strategically with AI (Online) | Leading Strategically with AI (Face-to-Face Intensive) | AI for Business | Data and AI for Decision Making |
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| Level | Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Leadership Teams | Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Managers and Decision Makers | Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Middle to Senior leaders and decision makers | |
| What is it about? | Senior Leaders charged with developing AI strategy | Leaders seeking a practical introduction to AI and Generative AI. | Leaders who want to use data, analytics and AI to strengthen judgement, make better decisions and create organisational value. | |
| Who is it for? | Senior Leaders, Business Leaders and Leadership teams (sector agnostic) | Leaders at all levels seeking a practical introduction to AI and Generative AI. | Senior Leaders, Business Leaders, Department Heads, Strategy and Innovation officers and Professionals able to influence change. | |
| Duration | 5 weeks | 3 days (non-residential) | 2 days (non-residential) | 2 days (non-residential) |
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Online (Virtual) | In person, Melbourne Business School | In person, Melbourne Business School | In person, Melbourne Business School |
| Program Structure | Weekly 90-minute facilitated sessions over 5 weeks, including pre-program AI diagnostic, practical assessments, Community of Practice access and post-program reconnect. | Three-day intensive program covering all core modules, including pre-program AI diagnostic, Community of Practice access and post-program reconnect. | Two-day immersive short course combining expert facilitation, practical demonstrations, case studies and hands-on exploration of AI tools and applications. | Two-day intensive program following the analytics journey from description to prescription. Combines cases, evidence, executive discussion, prompting practice and the design and testing of a custom AI agent. |
| Fees 2027 pricing |
AUD$2,950 per person (inc. GST) |
AUD$5,500 per person (inc. GST) |
AUD$3,950 per person (inc. GST) |
AUD$3,950 per person (inc. GST) |
| Focus | Enterprise AI strategy, governance, investment decisions and organisational transformation. | Understanding AI, Generative AI and automation to identify opportunities, build business cases and successfully implement AI. | Decision-first use of data, analytics and AI; evidence quality; human judgement; AI deployment choices; responsible use; and moving from efficiency to transformation. | |
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| Learning Experience | Flexible learning with application between sessions. | Immersive executive learning with intensive peer interaction. | Hands-on applied learning focused on AI tools, technologies and business applications. | Applied learning combining plain-language explanation, business cases, benchmark evidence, prompting practice and hands-on AI agent design. |
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| Key Takeaway | Lead enterprise-wide AI transformation with a practical AI strategy portfolio. | Understand AI and Generative AI well enough to identify opportunities, manage risks and create business value. | Make stronger decisions by combining data, analytics, AI and human judgement and shape a responsible path from efficiency to organisational advantage. | |
| Dates |
12 Oct - 15 Nov 2026 2027 TBC |
27 - 29 October 2026 2027 TBC |
9-10 September 2026 25-26 November 2026 10-11 March 2027 14-15 April 2027 16-17 June 2027 8-9 September 2027 10-11 November 2027 |
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| Enrolment | Leading Strategically with AI | AI for Business | Data and AI for Decision Making | |
Volume Booking Discounts
Volume bookings for our short courses give your team shared tools, language, and strategies to solve real business problems faster and more effectively. Discounts may be available when you enrol your team or multiple employees from the same organisation in any of our short courses over a 12-month period.
Custom Programs - For Organisations
Transform your organisation’s culture, leadership, strategy and future with a customised learning solution.
We are the trusted partner of some of the biggest names in business, working with them to design online learning solutions that address the specific challenges that their senior leaders, managers and teams face.
Our customised solutions draw on evidence-based insights and practical industry knowledge and expertise. They can be delivered in a range of formats to meet your business capabilities and goals.
With teams based in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, we offer regional reach and local understanding.
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