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All Eyes on AI-Driven Leadership
As the world of AI continues to infiltrate industry, those who don’t understand and adapt to AI technologies are falling behind.
According to a 2025 McKinsey report, AI has the potential to boost productivity by $4.4 trillion, yet only 1% of companies feel their AI investments have reached their full potential.
This disconnect is a wake-up call for businesses everywhere. “Simply adopting AI isn’t enough,” says Scott Stanley, Assistant Dean of Education & Learning Innovation at the Rabb School of Continuing Studies at Brandeis University. “Leaders must understand how to strategically integrate it to unlock its full potential.”
That’s why Brandeis Online developed the AI-Driven Leadership master’s certificate, which Scott is also the Program Chair for.
“The most successful leaders of tomorrow won’t just be familiar with AI applications; they’ll know how to maximize AI’s impact, turning it into a key driver for measurable ROI and long-term business success,” he adds.
Why Study AI Leadership?
In 2025, there is a critical need for leaders who not only understand AI technologies but can strategically implement them to drive organizational success. AI tools can provide leaders with data-driven insights specific to their field, allowing them to make more informed decisions faster.
According to a study from ZoomInfo, there was a 199% increase in AI-related VP titles, a 197% increase in AI Directors, and 174% AI Managers since 2022. Plus almost 500% of C-Suite roles have begun to include AI-related terms in their job descriptions.
This means that those in leadership are not only valuing AI roles and skills, they’re going to start looking at their staff and new hires for AI skills and knowledge. In order to make an impression on management, or succeed in the management hierarchy, it’s increasingly important to understand AI optimization and leadership.
According to a 2025 McKinsey report, 92 percent of companies plan to increase their AI investments over the next three years. This will require leadership skills like strategic thinking, change management, digital literacy, and human connection, as AI continues to affect every industry.
Stay ahead of the curve!
Why Study with Brandeis Online?
For decades, Brandeis Online has been delivering top-tier asynchronous online degrees and certificates crafted for the world’s most-relevant fields and industries, so you can graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in your field.
The growing complexity of artificial intelligence is no different. Today, AI intelligence enables artificial intelligence programs and software to learn, solve problems, and interact with human questions and stimuli.
In the Brandeis Online AI-Driven Leadership Master’s Certificate program and courses, we’re not only teaching the AI technologies of today, active in every industry. We’re teaching flexible leadership skills to adapt to the dynamic business environment of tomorrow, growing and changing right in front of our eyes.
The program was created to equip professionals with the expertise to lead AI initiatives effectively. It covers essential topics like ethical AI governance, data-driven decision-making, and strategic implementation.
“With the right leadership, AI stops being just another tool,” says Stanley. “It becomes a transformational force, shaping industries and redefining the future of work.”
Our professional-focused programs are designed to ensure that you graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in your field. Our faculty are industry experts, actively working in the industries they teach. This helps to ensure that your education is not only relevant but updated to the struggles and solutions currently affecting your industry.
To learn more about the AI-Driven Leadership master’s certificate and courses offered at Brandeis Online, please visit our website.