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Executive Msc in Artificial Intelligence

The Executive Master of Science in AI in Business is a one-year graduate programme designed for experienced professionals who aim to deepen their understanding of artificial intelligence, data science, and their strategic applications in modern organisations. Delivered exclusively in China, on the Shanghai campus, this programme offers a unique learning experience combining advanced business knowledge with cutting-edge AI competencies. Tailored for top managers, strategic decision-makers, HR business partners, senior marketing leaders, and technical managers across sectors such as IT, healthcare, and finance, the curriculum blends online learning with intensive face-to-face modules taught jointly by Rennes School of Business and GAOSHI faculty. Throughout the 12-month journey, participants explore the latest AI trends, tools, and business innovations, culminating in a comprehensive Graduate Project Report that connects academic insights with real-world challenges. This exclusive Shanghai-based programme provides a strategic gateway for professionals seeking to understand, manage, and implement AI-driven transformation within their organisations.

  • Degree : Executive MSc

  • Start date : February 2026

  • Campus : Shanghai

  • Duration : 12 months

  • Format : Part time

  • Teaching language : Chinese

Any questions about this programmme?

Contact your admissions Advisor.

Regina Huang

Director, Executive Development and Teaching Center Shanghai

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Programme Highlights :

  • Academic Excellence & Triple Accreditation, Rennes School of Business, accredited EQUIS–AACSB–AMBA, provides a world-class research environment. The DBA DSAI equips executives with internationally recognised expertise in data science, analytics, and AI-driven decision-making.
  • A unique Shanghai-based executive programme combining international academic expertise with local industry immersion.
  • A comprehensive curriculum (90 ECTS) covering AI strategy, generative AI, business ethics, HR transformation, product innovation, and sector-specific applications.
  • Blended delivery model mixing intensive face-to-face modules (36 ECTS) with MOOC-based learning focused on practical AI tools such as AGENT, RAG, and LangChain.
  • A capstone Graduate Project Report (40 ECTS) enabling participants to apply AI concepts to a strategic business challenge, supported by academic and industry supervision.

Teaching Arrangement

  • 1

    The face-to-face module has 36 ECTs (10 modules, 1 workshop and 1 management consulting project (group work))

  • 2

    MOOC module has 14 ECTs with for 44 hours learning and Graduate Project Report has 40 ECTs

  • 3

    There are altogether 90 ECTs in the Executive Master of Science program.

Curriculum Structure

Face to Face Teaching Module

  • The AI Revolution: Trends, Tools and Applications,
  • Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Intelligence,
  • Generative AI and Business Model Innovation,
  • Building a Business AI Strategy,
  • Human Resources and Organizational Change in the Era of General Artificial Intelligence,
  • General Artificial Intelligence and Operation Management,
  • Artificial Intelligence and Business Ethics,
  • AI-driven Product Innovation and and Marketing Innovation,
  • Applications of Artificial Intelligence in specific Industries,
  • New Quality Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

MOOC Module

MOOC: Artificial Intelligence Tools and Application AI Operation Cases; to learn three AI tools and do some simulation exercise and application.

  • AGENT with application cases,
  • RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and LANGCHAIN.

Graduate Project Report

Three milestones in GPR: Research Proposal – Literature Review – Report.
It can be written in a pair work on a selected topic of AI business application.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet one of the following:
• Bachelor degree, with minimum 5 years of work and management experience.
• Bachelor degree equivalent (with equivalent academic certificate and transcript), with minimum 5 years of work and management experience.

Application process:

1.
Contact our advisor and submit application
2.
Online interview with the programme manager.
3.
Admission confirmation

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Why Choose Executive Education at Rennes SB?

For over 30 years, the Executive Education division of Rennes School of Business has been supporting the development of skills for business leaders and managers, both in France and internationally. We focus on building critical competencies and adaptability to shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Our programmes are designed to meet the current needs of organisations and are delivered by recognised experts and world-renowned researchers.

Key Information:

  • Academic excellence and industry expertise (faculty researchers & practitioners)
  • Qualiopi-certified programmes, eligible for CPF funding
  • Triple international accreditation: EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB
  • Alumni Network: 27,000+ members, 150 events per year, 1,500+ qualified job opportunities (2024)

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Do you have a question or are you unsure about your eligibility for the admissions process? Contact your advisor:

Regina Huang

Director, Executive Development and Teaching Center Shanghai

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