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 for Decision Makers
Business Analytics & AI
Data for Decision Makers
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)
Learn from product leaders to get ahead in the product management industry through real-life projects, frameworks and tools.
| Program | Leading Strategically with AI (Online) | Leading Strategically with AI (Face-to-Face Intensive) | AI for Business |
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| Level | Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Leadership Teams | Senior Executives, Business Leaders, Managers and Decision Makers | |
| What is it about? | Senior Leaders charged with developing AI strategy | Leaders seeking a practical introduction to AI and Generative AI. | |
| 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. | |
| Duration | 5 weeks | 3 days (non-residential) | 2 days (non-residential) |
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Mode (Location) |
Online (Virtual) | 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. |
| Fees 2026 pricing |
AUD$2,950 per person (inc. GST) |
AUD$5,500 per person (inc. GST) |
AUD$3,500 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. | |
| Topics |
AI and Competitive Strategy
AI Strategy and Investment
AI in Action
Governance, Risk and Responsible AI
Leading the AI-Ready Organisation
Portfolio Presentations & Peer Reflection
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AI fundamentals and business applications
Generative AI and prompt engineering
Automation in the age of AI
AI safety and governance
AI strategy and business case development
AI implementation and adoption
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| Practical Outputs |
AI Posture Diagnostic
AI Use Case Prioritisation Framework
Working AI Prototype
AI Governance Review
AI Strategy Communications Toolkit
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AI opportunity assessment
Prioritised AI use cases
AI business case
AI strategy and implementation roadmap
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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. |
| Inclusions |
Organisational AI Diagnostic
Weekly live facilitated sessions
AI-enabled learning tools and exercises
Community of Practice access
Executive Reconnect Session
All program materials
GST
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Organisational AI Diagnostic
AI-enabled learning tools and exercises
Community of Practice access
Executive Reconnect Session
All program materials
Lunch and refreshments
GST
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1-month access to AI platform licence
All program materials
Lunch and refreshments
GST
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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. | |
| 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 |
| Enrolment | Leading Strategically with AI | AI for Business | |
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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