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Program Experience
Highlights and Key Outcomes
In Strategies for Accountable AI, you will:
- Anticipate the legal, ethical, and business controversies posed by AI so you can proactively address them in your organization
- Empower yourself with techniques to mitigate AI risks as you adopt the technology
- Gain interdisciplinary insights from data science, law, psychology, and strategy on how to make AI systems safe, trusted, and responsible
- Assess your organization’s responsible AI readiness
- Learn how new laws, regulations, and enforcement across the globe are influencing AI strategy and how they could affect your business
- Integrate your key takeaways in a capstone “AI Impact Assessment” of your own organization or a system of your choice
- Benefit from direct live online engagement with Wharton’s AI faculty and networking with a select group of peers
- Get an inside perspective and insights on how leading organizations are currently adopting AI responsibly
Blended Online Program Structure
This program’s unique format is designed to produce maximum, immediate impact for the busy executive. Over nine weeks, participants will engage in weekly 90-minute live online sessions, interspersed with self-paced online video segments and activities to work through foundational material at their convenience. Content is delivered by award-winning faculty who are pioneering the academic research and leading the dialogue on the accountable use of AI today.
The program prioritizes engagement and employs a host of instructional modalities to enhance the learning experience: in-class discussions, team collaboration, case studies, and video interviews with leading industry experts.
- Hands-On Capstone Project – An impact assessment of an AI system of your own choice is part of this learning experience leveraging a pragmatic scaffolded approach throughout the program duration.
- Live Online Discussion with Distinguished Wharton Faculty – This program offers the opportunity to directly engage with each of the program’s faculty
- The Best of Both Worlds – Integrated knowledge checks in self-paced videos allow for efficient personalized learning, while live sessions from Wharton’s cutting-edge Wave Classroom provide a powerful interactive experience
- Program Site Engagement with Wharton Faculty – The Live Online Classroom is extended through discussion on the program site with your peers and the program faculty.
- Curated, Relevant Resources – Faculty equip learners with a comprehensive resource toolbox for an optimal experience in live online sessions
- Pathway to the General Management Program – The completion of the Strategies for Accountable AI program may count as one of the six modules required to earn the General Management Program (GMP) certificate. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
Continuing Education Units – By completing this program, you will be eligible for three Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Wharton Online is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices.
Experience and Impact
Companies that pay attention to mitigating AI risks enjoy higher returns from their AI investments, according to a recent McKinsey survey. Yet many firms don’t devote sufficient resources to this critical aspect of AI implementation. A recent BCG survey found that although 84 percent of executives believe responsible AI should be on top management agendas, only 25 percent have comprehensive programs in place. With Strategies for Accountable AI, you can help your firm get ahead of the curve, ensuring it is prepared for fast-changing government regulations and technological advances.
In this engaging learning experience, Wharton faculty guide you through what you need to know about building, monitoring, and maintaining responsible AI solutions. Explore AI governance worldwide including legal requirements, emerging legislation, organizational practices, and ongoing policy debates. Next, understand AI failures and how to manage the risks, looking at cases from housing algorithms to facial-recognition systems to insurance claims. Other modules will help you become conversant with privacy, copyright, and licensing concerns; how racial and gender bias can manifest itself in machine-learning models; how people perceive human replacement by AI; and how to recognize AI abuses including misinformation and deepfakes. You’ll master the AI Readiness Tool, a diagnostic framework that empowers you to implement AI strategies that are trustworthy and compliant, and in your capstone project you’ll develop an AI Impact Assessment that evaluates a real-world system. The program’s content is regularly refreshed with the newest research findings and industry practices.
With Strategies for Accountable AI, you will leverage the guardrails you need to get the most out of artificial intelligence, reaping maximum rewards for your organization.
Session topics include:
- The AI Dynamic Landscape: Market Trends and Technological Insights
- Frameworks for Accountable AI: AI Laws, Regulation, and Governance
- When AI Goes Wrong: Accuracy, Risk, and Transparency
- Data Acquisition: Privacy, Copyright, Licensing, and the AI Supply Chain
- Fairness, Bias, and Discrimination
- Abusive Practices: Manipulation, Misinformation, Market Power
- The Human Dimension: How AI Changes Work and Consumer Experiences
- Techniques and Strategies for Accountable AI
Convince Your Supervisor
Here’s a justification letter you can edit and send to your supervisor to help you make the case for attending this Wharton program.
Due to our application review period, applications submitted after 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday for programs beginning the following Monday may not be processed in time to grant admission. Applicants will be contacted by a member of our Client Relations Team to discuss options for future programs and dates.
Guest Experts
The program includes key insights through recorded interviews with leading experts in AI and GenAI presented exclusively for this program. Those discussions bring the latest practices of how organizations are devising key strategies for AI accountability.
Paula Goldman
Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce
Nuala O'Connor
SVP and Chief Counsel, Digital Citizenship, Walmart
Navrina Singh
Founder and CEO, Credo AI
Diya Wynn
Responsible AI Lead, Amazon Web Services
Scott Zoldi
Chief Analytics Officer, FICO
Renee DiResta
Author, Invisible Rulers
Who Should Attend
Strategies for Accountable AI is designed for mid- to senior-career executives in the U.S. and globally, particularly:
- Executives adopting, evaluating, or expanding AI systems either by implementing commercially available AI platforms or utilizing their own development efforts
- Executives in all industries, including financial services, health care, media, and technology
- Entrepreneurs working in the AI space
- Developers seeking to complement their technical expertise with broader knowledge
- Marketers, consultants, and other non-technical professionals seeking a fuller understanding of AI’s business risks and benefits
- Legal and compliance professionals
Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated.
Group Enrollment
To further leverage the value and impact of this program, we encourage companies to send cross-functional teams of executives to Wharton. We offer group-enrollment benefits to companies sending four or more participants.
Faculty
Kevin Werbach, JDSee Faculty Bio
Academic Director
Liem Sioe Liong/First Pacific Company Professor; Professor and Department Chairperson of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, The Wharton School
Research Interests: Business, legal, and social implications of the internet and communications technologies
Ethan Mollick, PhDSee Faculty Bio
Ralph J. Roberts Distinguished Faculty Scholar; Associate Professor of Management; Academic Director, Wharton Interactive, The Wharton School
Research Interests: Innovation, entrepreneurship, crowdfunding, games, AI
Stefano Puntoni, PhDSee Faculty Bio
Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing; Professor of Marketing; Co-Director, Wharton Human-Centered Technology Initiative, The Wharton School
Research Interests: New technologies in marketing, technology adoption, brand management, consumer decision making
Scott Snyder, PhDSee Faculty Bio
Chief Digital Officer, EVERSANA; Senior Fellow, Management Department, The Wharton School; Adjunct Faculty, The Moore School of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania; Co-author Goliath’s Revenge
Prasanna Tambe, PhDSee Faculty Bio
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
Research Interests: Economics of IT labor, technological change, and labor markets
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, The Wharton School
Research Interests: Big data analytics, artificial intelligence, enterprise social media, innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity
Testimonials
I researched several AI programs before choosing Wharton’s Strategies for Accountable AI, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. The program provided a deep dive into AI’s foundations, tools, and ethical considerations — all in one course. The content was incredibly robust, and the hands-on assignments made the learning experience even more valuable. I highly recommend it.”
Cheryl Baxter VP Head of Corporate Advocacy, S&P Global
I found the program incredibly valuable. It offers deep insights into ethical AI practices, which are increasingly critical in our tech-driven world. If you’re considering it, know that you’ll walk away with practical knowledge and a new perspective on responsible AI implementation. Overall, the experience was enlightening and impactful. I highly recommend the course to anyone interested in elevating AI accountability in their organization.”
Peter Adebi Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer, Cincinnati Children's
As a member of the inaugural cohort of Strategies for Accountable AI, I gained invaluable insights into the complex landscape of responsible AI. The program provided a crucial framework for anticipating and mitigating AI risks, blending perspectives from law, psychology, data science, and strategy. I particularly appreciated the focus on the human element in AI adoption and the practical tools, like the AI Impact Assessment, for real-world application. I learned about global AI regulations and how they influence strategy. I chose this program to gain a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving field, and it exceeded my expectations. The interdisciplinary approach and focus on practical application were invaluable. I highly recommend this program to any professional looking to navigate the ethical and strategic challenges of AI."
Shaheena Badani Program Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Google
FAQs
Which geographies does this program target?
This program targets a global audience. Discussions around regulations and AI laws cover the US, the European Union, the UK, and China.
Is this program part of a development pathway and GMP-eligible?
Yes, the completion of the Strategies for Accountable AI program may count as one of the six modules required to earn the General Management Program (GMP) certificate. To include Strategies for Accountable AI in a GMP learning journey, you must apply and be admitted to the GMP within one year of completing this program. Only one prior GMP-eligible course, taken prior to application to the GMP, may be credited towards the GMP requirements.
What are the requirements to earn the program credentials?
To receive the certificate of completion and related badge, you must attend at least six out of the eight live online content sessions. Submission of the the capstone project and meeting expectations of at least three rubric criteria is also a requirement for enrollment.
Is this program eligible for professional continuing education units?
Yes, by completing this program, you will be eligible for 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Wharton Online is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices.
What is the transfer and cancellation policy for the program?
For details on transferring or canceling your registration before the program begins, please refer to our Transfer and Refunds policy. Cancellation or transfer fee during the first half of the program is 50 percent. Cancellations during the second half of the program are not eligible for a refund or transfer.