Architecting Cognitive Dominance: The Future of Strategic Leadership
The global business paradigm has shifted from traditional digital transformation to an era of cognitive dominance where the ultimate competitive advantage lies in the architectural ability to deploy Artificial Intelligence as a core strategic asset.
The Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence (EMAI) serves as a high-level incubator, empowering you to move beyond the technical "black box" and master AI as a catalyst for organizational growth and ethical innovation. By joining this program, you will master the strategic use of AI to transform your organization and confidently interpret complex data while guiding teams toward innovative, value-driven solutions. This transformative journey allows you to make informed, ethical decisions that create tangible business value while expanding your professional network within a global community of AI-aware leaders
This journey is designed to deliver immediate ROI and long-term professional equity:
- Strategic AI Leadership: Lead AI-driven initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes
- Technological Fluency: Master machine learning, generative AI, and neural networks to critically evaluate system performance
- Operational Scaling: Learn to build, operate, and evolve AI systems through metrics and experiments
- Ethical Governance: Navigate AI regulation, bias, and compliance to align innovation with societal values
- Translational Expertise: Collaborate seamlessly between business and technical teams to bridge boundaries and align stakeholders
The EMAI is meticulously crafted for professionals ready to lead the AI revolution.
Experienced Leaders: Candidates with a BAC+4 and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
Analytical Minds: Those with a foundation in digital technologies who are tech-savvy and collaborative.
Global Executives: Professionals seeking a 100% online format to manage full-time work while scaling their international visibility.
Academic Director of the Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence
Thomas Huber
"The rise of Artificial Intelligence is fundamentally changing how organizations perceive and manage their environments, how decisions are made and delegated, and how value is created. This shift raises existential questions for managers, executives, and society at large.
The Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence (EMAI) is built to equip experienced professionals to navigate these managerial challenges and leverage the opportunities AI opens for efficiency, growth, and innovation. You will learn to scope, build, and evolve AI systems while understanding how they reshape our economy, organizations, and work. We invite you to join us if you are ready to lead in the Age of AI."
There are three steps in the admissions process for the ESSEC Online Executive Master. You can start by scheduling a personalized phone consultation with one of our advisors. The second step is to submit your online application via the ESSEC platform. Finally, anticipate an exclusive zoom admission interview with our esteemed academic director.
Your admission decision will be delivered within a maximum of 7 days after your final interview.
Program participants will not receive a student card but a certificate of enrollment.
Yes, you will have access to the facilities across all campuses. Whether it's libraries, research facilities, recreational areas, or other campus services, you can take advantage of them to enrich your academic journey and networking opportunities. However, please note that participation in on-campus classes will not be possible due to the nature of the executive master program.
You will be able to stay connected and engaged with our esteemed faculty every week through dynamic live sessions held at the end of each week. Moreover, as a participant, you will receive personalized guidance and mentorship from dedicated thesis supervisors who will accompany you towards completing your professional thesis.
Yes, you will be able to forge valuable connections with fellow participants through collaborative group work on real-life case studies. don't miss exclusive networking events and lively discussions hosted by the talent center. and save the date for our exciting “get together” event in Paris, organized by your dedicated community managers—an ideal opportunity to expand your network in person!
The recommended weekly time commitment for the program is estimated to be around 10 to 15 hours. However, this may vary depending on the individual learning pace of each participant. It's important to allocate sufficient time to engage with the material, the other participants and the professors thoroughly and ensure a fulfilling learning experience.
As the program is entirely online, there are no travel or accommodation expenses. the only instance where participants are required to travel is for the graduation ceremony, which will take place in Paris.
We offer various funding options, payment plans, and eligibility for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation), providing individuals with multiple ways to support their education and career advancement. Additionally, we have partnerships with banks to offer participant loans. Don't hesitate to contact your program advisor for more details.
Yes, upon admission, a deposit of 30% is required to secure your place in the program. Upon receipt of the deposit, participants gain access to additional online courses (MOOC). The remaining fees can be paid in 16 installments, providing flexibility and ease of payment throughout the program duration.
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Duration & Credits: 2 compulsory modules over 6 months, totaling 28 ECTS.
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Strategic Scope: Includes international economics, competitive strategy, and corporate social responsibility.
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Leadership & Performance: Covers human resources, financial accounting, negotiation, and project management
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AI Impacts Across Levels: Analyzing the disruption of society, economy, and organizational processes.
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Managing AI: Focusing on the lifecycle of AI products, from training and operation to metric-driven scaling.
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AI for Business: Exploring data network effects, stochasticity, and deep-tech entrepreneurship.
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Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Mastering the fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML), data structures, and AI regulation
The culmination of your journey is a compulsory professional thesis (30 ECTS).
- Real-World Impact: You will address a specific AI-related challenge within your organization, ensuring the program delivers immediate, tangible valu
- Expert Mentorship: You are supported by the Academic Team from day one to develop a structured, expert response to a complex organizational problem.
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Academic Immersion: Reinforce your learning with expert-led courses on doing business in ASEAN, IP management, and innovation in Asia
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Corporate Connections: Access exclusive company visits to leaders like Schneider Electric, Mastercard, and Garuda Robotics
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Networking: Step beyond the digital classroom to meet your peers and professors in person within a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Study at your own pace and in total flexibility
Earn an Executive Master Degree (RNCP level 7 / BAC+5) and 90 ECTS credits. Based on a modular approach, the program is composed of 7 modules: 4 certificates, 2 fundamental modules on management and 1 master thesis. Combine them into your own pattern and study at your own pace from anywhere in the world.
You benefit from a tailored career offering until the end of your program
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Kick-off coaching session to take stock of your professionnel project and define an action plan
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Coaching sessions to guide you in your professional transition and repositioning, the construction of your project or your leadership posture
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Experts counselling sessions to be advised on specific themes such as LinkedIn, salary negotiation or strategic relooking
- Build your professional project: assessment, collective thinking, action plan
- Look for a job: search strategy, CV, interview…
- Expend your network: personal branding, LinkedIn, corporate political strategy…
- Develop your talents: leadership, conflict management, crisis communication...
- Exchange at inter-promos evenings
- Network with alumni
- Participate in thematic conferences
"The Talent Center has enabled me to approach my professional development in a whole new way. Above all, it is a human experience rich in sharing and unique encounters with remarkable experts and talented participants."
Executive Master in Digital Transformation 2022
"The Talent Center, due to the diversity of its offer, represents for any student a real opportunity that complements their ESSEC education. Made up of expert and highly committed professionals, the Talent Center offers a rich panel of workshops giving you the essential tools to make you stand out."
Executive MS International Business Development 2023
“EMiLUX was a life-changing experience and gave me a deeper understanding of what it takes to manage a luxury brand.”
Product Development at Lancôme,
Alumnus, EMiLUX Class of 2019
- Fluency in English. Good communication skills are essential for success in our program, as students join us from every part of the world.
- Candidate must have BAC+4 (equivalent to Master 1 degree or four years of higher education) +3 years of professional experience.
- Candidates must have some knowledge of digital technologies.
- For international students: no visa is required to apply because this Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence is 100% Online.
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If your application and project are accepted and if our Master meets your expectations, you will then need to complete our admissions forms, take a series of tests and have an interview with two of our Academic Directors. After this stage, the panel will review your application and, if you are accepted, you will be able to begin the administrative formalities with the advisor.
For international students : no Visa is required to apply because this Executive Master is online only.
The admissions team will guide you through the various financing options available based on your personal and professional situation, as well as the chosen program:
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This program is eligible for the Personal Training Account (CPF). |
At ESSEC Executive Education, we understand that financing a program can be a significant investment. That's why we have partnered with banking institutions to offer you the opportunity to secure a loan at an attractive rate to further your education. These partnerships enable you to benefit from favorable terms to finance all or part of your training expenses. Our advisors are available to provide you with more information on the available financing options and to guide you through the process of obtaining a loan.
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