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KEY OUTCOMES
Align AI strategies with business goals
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Develop forward-looking AI strategies
Drive business growth and innovation
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Identify and capture high-impact AI opportunities
Transform business operations and drive organizational success across key business functions
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Harness generative AI and emerging technologies
Enhance decision-making and pursue optimization of the organization
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Lead organizational transformation
Manage AI initiatives, governance, and ethical considerations
Duke Fuqua Benefits
The Duke CAIO Program certificate from Duke Executive Education, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
Inclusion in Fuqua’s alumni directory with access to online searching for networking opportunities
Access to CareerBridge, Fuqua’s Job Board, an exclusive resource for Fuqua degree students and alumni job seekers, with the ability to search across several criteria
Receive the monthly alumni e-newsletter, Team Fuqua Flash, from Fuqua’s Alumni Relations team
Access to Fuqua’s alumni events and webinars
Access to Fuqua’s Ford Library while on campus
Ability to post targeted career opportunities for your organization through Fuqua’s Career Management Center job portal, accessible by Fuqua students and alumni only
Inclusion in the Duke University alumni directory and the ability to join Duke’s affinity, industry, and regional groups
Access to create a Duke lifetime email address
30% discount on future Duke Executive Education program registrations (Global partner programs excluded)
*All benefits are subject to change as per university decision
A unique, immersive experience
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Immersive Learning at Duke
Join two immersive 5-day modules at the Duke campus for hands-on workshops, team-based activities, and engagement with Duke faculty and global peers.
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Executive Reflection and Capstone Work
Work on a real-world capstone project that addresses real organizational challenges, supported by faculty guidance, industry perspectives, and peers.
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Global Executive Network Building
Strengthen your network by collaborating with a diverse global cohort, creating long-term relationships with industry peers leading AI initiatives.
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Signature Experience
Immerse yourself in the Duke Basketball Signature Experience, gaining leadership insights developed by Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K).
This program is ideal for
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Experienced Leaders Across Functions
With demonstrated career progression across leadership levels, seeking to enhance AI expertise at strategic and operational levels
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Functional Managers and Tech Leaders
Including business heads aiming to align their work around AI and AI strategy to drive organizational impact
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Distinguished Careers and Leadership
Leaders across diverse industries and settings, with a strong drive to succeed and surpass conventional career milestones
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Ambitious Professionals
With a proven ability to adapt, learn, and apply new knowledge in dynamic environments
Program Faculty
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Academic Program Director
Tony O'Driscoll
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Tony O’Driscoll is an Adjunct Professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Pratt School of Engineering. His work sits at the intersection of business, technology, innovation, and learning, with a focus on how emerging technologies reshape organizational leadership and pe...
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University LinkProgram faculty may include*
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Shep Moyle
Senior Lecturing Fellow, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Led Shindigz as president, CEO, and chairman for 31 years
Created major Tostitos product lines, driving sales to $1.5B
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Sharique Hasan
Associate Professor of Strategy
Published research in leading journals across strategy and innovation
Award-winning Duke faculty member teaching strategy and implementation
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Dr. Salman Azhar
Executive in Residence and Faculty
Investor in 200+ startups, expert in pre-IPO unicorns
Duke Ph.D., Executive in Residence at Fuqua
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Veronica Root Martinez
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Distinguished Professor of Law
Nation’s leading academic expert on monitors and monitorships
Former Notre Dame Law professor, recipient of multiple teaching awards
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Christopher Bail
Christopher Bail Professor of Computer Science, Sociology, Political Science, and Public Policy, Duke University
Director of the Trinity Social AI Initiative
Professor of Computer Science and Political Science
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Manuel Adelino
Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Professor of Finance
Ph.D. in Financial Economics, MIT Sloan
Former Business Analyst, McKinsey Lisbon
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Alexandre Belloni
Westgate Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences
2022 Da Vinci Award, Amazon SCOT
2007 Young Researchers Award, Optimization
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Sasa Pekec
Peterjohn-Richards Distinguished Professor of Decision Sciences
President, INFORMS Auctions & Market Design
Council of Economic Advisors, Croatia (2010–2015)
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Brinnae Bent
Executive in Residence, Pratt School of Engineering
Has appeared in multiple notable publications
Featured in Duke Today and Pratt School of Engineering news articles
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Michael Roman
Executive in Residence and Director of the Applied AI-Cyber Lab, Pratt School of Engineering
Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, defense, and more
Founder of TwoTen Labs
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Scott Dyreng
Senior Associate Dean for Innovation and Professor of Accounting, The Fuqua School of Business
Featured in The Accounting Review, Journal of Financial Economics, etc
Three-time winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award in the Duke MMS
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Ryan Bolick
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Pratt School of Engineering; Lecturing Fellow, Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Diverse background in SaaS, AI, and FDA-cleared devices
Expertise in UI/UX, web development, and branding
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Stephanie Knight
Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, The Fuqua School of Business; Adjunct Professor, Pratt School of Engineering
CEO at Kurated and Managing Director at Vitalise Ventures
Featured multiple times in the news for her expertise
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Jamie Jones
Associate Professor of the Practice and Director for Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Co-founder at Impact Engine
Recognized by the Triangle Business Journal 40 Under 40
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ELITE CREDENTIALS
Earn your certificate of completion
Upon program completion, you will receive the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer certificate from Duke Executive Education, Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering.
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#7 in Business Analytics
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026
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#5 in Executive MBA
US News and World Report, 2025
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#5 in Full-Time MBA, Marketing, 2025
US News and World Report , 2025
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Industry-Valued Skills
Gain the Expertise for AI-Driven Growth
Develop the skills needed for enterprise-level growth, through a teaching methodology designed for senior executives in the era of AI.
AI Strategies
Generative AI in Business
AI in Business Functions
AI Governance
Agile Leadership
Innovation
Organizational Transformation
Entrepreneurial Mindset
In collaboration with
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering are collaborating with Great Learning to deliver the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) Program. Great Learning is an ed-tech company that has empowered learners from over 170+ countries in achieving positive outcomes for their career growth.
Align AI strategy with enterprise goals to drive growth
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