Global MBA & EMBA Webinar & Masterclass: Leading in the Age of AI

AI is reshaping how teams work, how decisions are made, and what leadership demands. Join GEM for an online info session combining a faculty masterclass with an overview of the Global MBA and Executive MBA.

A Masterclass with Prof. Federico Pigni: What the Machine Cannot Begin

Everyone is talking about AI as a tool. Federico Pigni argues that this misses the point. Like electricity and the steam engine, AI is a general-purpose technology: a force that can reshape industries, professions, and assumptions about human work.

Most discussions focus on efficiency: faster decisions, better predictions, and leaner teams. This masterclass looks further. It explores what optimization can overlook, where human judgment becomes essential, and what it means to lead when machines outperform people at many tasks.

Drawing on Hannah Arendt’s distinction between labor, work, and action, Prof. Federico Pigni will examine the limits of AI and the manager’s responsibility to decide, act, and create direction.

What You Will Discover

• Why AI is a general-purpose technology rather than simply a tool
• Where prediction ends and managerial judgment begins
• How leaders can create value, direction, and accountability in an AI-driven world
• How the GEM Global MBA prepares experienced professionals for international leadership roles
• How the GEM Executive MBA helps senior professionals strengthen strategic leadership while continuing to work
• How the AI & Data Strategy specialization can be taken within the MBA or EMBA, or as a standalone executive-education program

Choose the Program That Fits Your Goals

Global MBA

The Global MBA is designed for professionals seeking an international, transformative management education. It develops strategic leadership, global business perspectives, and the ability to lead diverse teams through change.

Executive MBA

The Executive MBA is designed for experienced managers and leaders who want to deepen their strategic and general-management capabilities while maintaining their professional commitments.

Participants can tailor their program through a range of specializations, including AI & Data Strategy.

About the AI & Data Strategy Specialization

The AI & Data Strategy specialization combines responsible technology, data-driven decision-making, and AI applications across business functions. Participants learn to create value from data, understand ethics and governance, and apply AI and analytics in areas such as finance, HR, marketing, and operations.

This specialization can be completed as part of the Global MBA or Executive MBA, or taken separately as an executive-education program.