An 18-month executive program for managers, innovators and decision-makers who must lead organisations through AI-driven transformation. Developed in Switzerland, it blends strategic insight, practical application and global best practices to prepare participants for the next decade of digital leadership.
Swiss-SASEM's MBA in Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders is a fully prescribed executive programme — every module is purposeful, nothing is optional, because no element of AI leadership can be left to chance. Where the Swiss-SASEM MBA International offers breadth with a chosen specialisation, this programme commits entirely to one mission: equipping leaders to drive AI transformation with strategic confidence, operational command and ethical responsibility.
The programme draws on Swiss-SASEM's established Applied Sciences model — condensed 3-day seminars of 9 hours each, designed for working executives. This intensive format enables professionals to remain active in their roles while acquiring rigorous, applied AI leadership capabilities across all 14 modules of the curriculum.
Every student benefits from Swiss-SASEM's personalised tutorial system: ongoing access to experienced international faculty who guide academic progress, project development and professional growth throughout the 18-month programme. The programme concludes with a 20 ECTS Capstone Project — a structured, real-world AI transformation initiative applied to the participant's own organisation, assessed through a formal written report and live presentation to faculty.
Participants graduate with the strategic vocabulary, applied frameworks and decision-making confidence to lead AI adoption responsibly. Whether at the helm of a corporation, a growing venture or an independent enterprise, this programme equips leaders for the challenges that define the next decade.
Each module is delivered as a condensed 3-day seminar of 9 hours per day — combining lectures, live AI case studies, group work and practitioner insights from industry experts.
Full online support between seminars via the Swiss-SASEM Moodle platform — resources, assignments, faculty communication and progress tracking throughout the programme.
The programme culminates in a 20 ECTS Capstone Project — a live AI transformation strategy applied to the participant's own organisation, supervised by expert faculty.
This is a fully prescribed programme — all 14 modules are core. Unlike the Swiss-SASEM MBA International, there are no electives to choose: the entire curriculum is the specialisation. Every module has been designed to build a complete AI leadership capability, from strategy and data literacy through to governance, ethics and financial decision-making.
How AI reshapes industries, value chains and organisational strategy. Participants develop the capability to design actionable AI roadmaps grounded in corporate transformation goals.
Foundations of data-driven decision-making using descriptive, diagnostic and predictive analytics. Building the literacy to interpret complex datasets and direct data strategies.
Managerial understanding of ML concepts, model types, training processes and business applications. Designed to bridge the gap between executives and technical teams without requiring a coding background.
External-facing AI applications: competitor monitoring, market signal detection, demand forecasting and scenario modelling. Participants build the capability to turn AI-generated market intelligence into concrete strategic advantage.
The programme culminates in a structured Capstone Project applied to the participant's own organisation or a sector of professional relevance. The deliverable comprises a minimum 8,000-word strategic report — covering AI opportunity assessment, implementation roadmap, governance framework and risk analysis — plus a formal live presentation to a faculty panel. The Capstone is supervised throughout by a dedicated faculty advisor. An honours grade on the Capstone is required for an honours degree.
The programme runs over 18 months in a part-time executive format. Participants attend one 3-day intensive seminar per module — typically one per month — each delivering 27 contact hours of lectures, live AI case studies, group work and practitioner sessions. Between seminars, coursework and faculty support are provided through the Swiss-SASEM Moodle platform.
The final three months are dedicated to the Capstone Project, during which each participant develops their AI transformation initiative under the supervision of a dedicated faculty advisor, culminating in a formal written report and panel presentation.
Seminars are delivered across Swiss-SASEM's global campus network. Participants typically attend sessions at their regional campus, with the option to join international seminars at other locations — giving cohorts a genuinely multicultural experience alongside structured local access.
The programme is conducted entirely in English. International faculty and industry practitioners lead each module, with guest speakers drawn from leading organisations across AI, finance, operations and public policy.
Swiss-SASEM is established in Switzerland, with two campuses offering the full MBA, DBA and Expert Programs portfolio.
First Eurasian Hub — dedicated Business School Campus at M. Auezov University, anchoring our ARQA accreditation and six Kazakhstani university partnerships.
European campuses serving students and executives across France, Germany and Portugal.
Half-day and full-day practitioner-led seminars delivered across Switzerland, the EU, Eurasia and Brazil — and online worldwide.
This programme is designed for working professionals with significant management or leadership experience. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree — in any discipline — and be currently active in a professional role. Prior technical knowledge of AI is not required.
Undergraduate degree in any discipline with a strong academic record. Non-business or non-technical graduates are welcomed — the programme is designed to build AI leadership capabilities from the ground up at the executive level.
Senior professionals with significant, proven business experience at executive level may be admitted on the basis of professional equivalence, assessed by the Admissions Committee. This includes business owners, entrepreneurs and founders.
All students must demonstrate English proficiency. Accepted evidence includes IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge qualifications, or prior education delivered entirely in English.
Covers application processing, admissions review and onboarding to the programme.
Total module tuition: CHF 33,600 for all 14 applied AI modules of the programme.
Includes faculty supervision, structured feedback sessions, and the formal panel presentation and assessment.
Applications are accepted year-round. Our admissions team will guide you through every step of the process — from initial enquiry to enrolment.