A program designed to develop well-rounded leaders who can bridge the gap between business strategy and technology and drive real impact in decisions and processes.
480 hours | 12-month program
Weekly online classes and monthly in-person meetings
Start date: February 2027
Growth in demand for professionals with AI skills in Brazil over the last three years.
Source: PwC Brazil study
Of Artificial Intelligence projects fail to deliver the expected return.
Source: Gartner / NTT DATA / Forbes
For those who turn strategy into action
For those who are tech-savvy and want to expand their professional scope
Senior data, tech, and engineering professionals seeking to improve decision-making in the context of artificial intelligence by bridging technology, business, and leadership.
For those who are starting a new chapter in their careers
Professionals in career transitions, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals who want to use AI and data as a lever to expand their reach and build a relevant portfolio.
An MBA based on real-world case studies, offering a high level of technical expertisein AI without requiring any programming knowledge.
Assess your level of expertise in AI and data and find out if this MBA is the right next step for you.
A professional facing a real business problem in various situations:
What you need: professional experience and the independence to identify problems, ask questions, and participate in the organization's decision-making process.
A professional capable of bridging the two ends of the transformation.
To turn problems into projects and prototypes.
To mobilize people, justify investments, and drive change.
With concrete deliverables developed throughout the training.
To identify opportunities and assess impact.
Inteli is an institute with technology—linked to business and leadership—at its core. Here, theory and practice are inseparable; you don’t have to choose just one. Our programs haven’t simply adapted to AI—innovation has always been part of our teaching, regardless of the tool. Every piece of technological knowledge that has ever reached the market is at Inteli.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) focuses on the practical resolution of business cases related to technology and leadership, guided by professors and involving the development of solutions and prototypes. Thus, theory is learned and put into practice throughout the project. Comment end
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You will develop dual fluency: the ability to translate business goals into feasible technical requirements and the ability to communicate the impact of artificial intelligence in terms of results to senior management.
In addition to the certificate, you’ll leave with a robust portfolio of business and technology artifacts. Each of the four 3-month modules produces deliverables that demonstrate your ability to analyze, prototype, and present AI projects.
Artificial Intelligence for Operational Efficiency and Strategic Decision-Making
Turn complex processes into opportunities for automation and intelligence.
You'll learn to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and prototype AI agents to optimize processes and support decision-making.
Business: process mapping, prioritization, KPIs, and ROI.
Technology:prompt and context engineering, LLMs, RAG, APIs, and agent architecture.
Leadership: governance, trust, and human-AI collaboration.
In practice: automation business case, workflow with an AI agent, or RAG-based solution.
Market Intelligence and Predictive Modeling for Growth
Turn behavioral data into decisions.
You'll learn to identify patterns, develop predictive models, and turn insights into strategies for acquisition, retention, and personalization.
Business: segmentation, analytical hypotheses, interventions, and ROI.
Technology: EDA, data preparation, classification models, and prototyping.
Leadership: data-driven culture, ethics, and bias management.
In practice: predictive churn analysis, behavioral segmentation, or personalization strategies using artificial intelligence.
Product Development and New Business Models Using AI
Turn opportunities into testable products.
You'll learn to identify problems, design business models, and prototype user-centered digital solutions.
Business: Product Mindset, Lean Startup, Lean Canvas, GTM, and business case.
Technology: Design Thinking, UX/UI, software architecture, and No-Code.
Leadership: corporate innovation, intrapreneurship, and ambidextrous management.
In practice: Lean Canvas, a functional AI-powered MVP, a prototype, or an innovation business case.
Scalability of AI Projects
Turn pilot projects into real business capabilities.
You'll learn how to establish the technological, financial, and organizational conditions needed to scale AI initiatives.
Business: AI CoEs, operational models, portfolio, roadmap, and FinOps.
Technology: Cloud, MLOps, LLMOps, deployment, and monitoring.
Leadership: Build vs. Buy, cultural transformation, and cross-departmental integration.
In practice: AI roadmap, AI CoE model, scaling architecture, or governance framework (structure of practices).
Mentoring takes place throughout the project, supporting the stages where decisions really matter: problem definition, solution development, validation, and delivery refinement—with a focus on business and technology.
They help you assess opportunity, impact, feasibility, metrics, ROI, and alignment with the organization's strategy.
They help evaluate architecture, tools, data, models, prototypes, and implementation paths.
You will attend in-person sessions at the Inteli campus that are designed to foster a deeper exchange of experiences.
In each module, you’ll take elective courses focused on the impact of artificial intelligence in an area that complements the main curriculum.
Project Management
Execution, Prioritization, and Agile Methods
People who lead initiatives and need to get projects off the ground
Design Thinking
Innovation, experience, and problem-solving
Anyone who works in product, marketing, or innovation
Data Engineering
Infrastructure, pipelines, and data quality
Anyone who wants to learn more about the technical aspects of artificial intelligence
Digital Scientist at Solvertank and advisor at Inteli and Agroadvance, he leads AI and educational transformation initiatives. Former Vice President of Innovation at Adtalem and DeVry, he holds a PhD from USP, with executive specializations from Stanford and MIT.
Director of Technology and CPO at Ambev Tech, responsible for leading the company’s artificial intelligence transformation initiatives in South America, specifically in Brazil and Argentina.
A consultant and researcher specializing in leadership and organizational culture, she serves as a strategic advisor to executives. A former partner at Stone, where she led the people management team for eight years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is pursuing a master’s degree and a Ph.D.
As Microsoft’s National Technology Director in Brazil, he has 32 years of experience at the multinational company, having led departments such as Education and LATAM Support. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Brasília (UnB) and a master’s degree from the University of Liverpool, and has completed specialized studies at Georgetown University and the FDC.
A Senior Data & Analytics Manager with experience at Ambev, he leads strategy and performance initiatives in the consumer goods industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Production Engineering from UFABC and an MBA in Data Science from USP, and is a Black Belt and specialist in agile management.
He holds a master’s degree from Stanford University, is a Ph.D. candidate at the USP School of Medicine, was a visiting professor at MIT, and is currently Google’s LATAM lead for AI and Education. He has been working in education in Brazil and Latin America for over 10 years and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2018.
A co-founder at Lummen AI, he previously worked at IBM as an AI solutions architect and led the establishment of an AI Center of Excellence (CoE). He holds a master’s degree in Solutions Architecture from PUC-SP and is an AWS-certified Machine Learning Specialist.
Principal AI Architect at Salesforce, leading AI strategies in Latin America; former Machine Learning Engineer at IBM and founder of BRAINS; currently a Solutions Engineer at OpenAI. He holds a CORe certification from Harvard Business School Online and has experience in underwater robotics.
Chief Product Officer at Skeelo and startup mentor at Antler, he leads innovation and digital strategy initiatives. With a strong executive background, he has held executive positions at major companies such as OLX Group, Visa, and TOTVS.
A professor of innovation at CESAR School and Inteli, he is the founder of D1GI Dax. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UFPE and an M.B.A. from PUC-Rio, and has served as an executive at FCA (where he led the R&D Center), Petrobras, and EY, as well as a board member at FACEPE.
Professor of Business and AI at Inteli and Founder of Almiñana Consulting, he leads data analytics initiatives. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Mackenzie University and an MBA in IoT from the University of São Paulo (USP).
A professor at Inteli, he teaches Programming and Artificial Intelligence. He holds a master’s degree and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering from Mackenzie University, combining his background in Production Engineering with solid technical expertise in Data Science and software development.
Advisory Professor at Inteli and founder of SE7Ti, she leads consulting projects in enterprise architecture. She holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from COPPE/UFRJ and completed postdoctoral research at UnB, specializing in software engineering and information systems.
A professor at Inteli with over 20 years of teaching experience, he also serves as an evaluator for the Ministry of Education (MEC). He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from USCS, a postdoctoral degree in Engineering and Innovation Management from UFABC, and an MBA in Data Science from USP.
A professor of Computer Engineering at Inteli and CTO at Gitly, he specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. He holds a master’s degree in Information Engineering from UFABC and has a solid track record in teaching.
Professor and Coordinator of the Leadership Program at Inteli. He holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is a social scientist specializing in educational psychopedagogy, with a focus on developing leadership skills and pedagogical innovation.
Professor at Inteli and Chief Business Officer at Gitly. She holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from FEI and is pursuing a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Business Administration. She serves as Treasurer of the Leaders in Innovation Chapter at the Royal Academy of Engineering UK.
He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of São Paulo (USP), with postdoctoral research in computer science and training in mathematics, pedagogy, and IT. With a 30-year career, he is a leading authority in instructional design, inclusion, and educational entrepreneurship.
He holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA) and a bachelor’s degree in Control and Automation Engineering. He has experience in the maker movement and leads award-winning educational robotics projects.
The MBA in AI and Data also offers, as an extracurricular activity, an international immersion program organized exclusively for Inteli’s executive education programs. Lasting one week, the program—held at partner universities—includes visits to companies and provides students with access to real-world projects at each institution. In addition, each student receives materials provided by the university itself and an exclusive certificate upon completion of the program.
Note: The program is not included in the cost of the MBA and requires a separate enrollment.
Immersion program at NYU (New York University) and visits to Google and IBM in New York.
The MBA program is designed so that professionals can contribute their practical experience to a multidisciplinary class. For this reason, the admissions process takes into account applicants’ educational background, professional experience, and alignment with the program’s mission.
Requirement: a completed college degree.
R$ 42,150
up to 12 installments on a bank slip or 24 installments on a credit card.
When you purchase three spots or more, your company qualifies for special terms on our training program. It’s also possible to organize classes tailored to your company’s specific needs, as was recently the case with the partnership between Inteli and Lenovo.
Develop talent capable of making strategic decisions about AI and turning technology into business impact.
The program was designed for both. It connects technology, data, and management in a multidisciplinary training program. Business professionals learn to apply AI and data in decision-making, while technical professionals develop strategic vision and leadership skills.
No. The MBA program was designed for professionals in business and technology. You’ll develop a practical technical skill set to understand, evaluate, and build AI solutions, even if programming isn’t your primary focus.
For professionals with a college degree and professional experience who want to combine strategy, technology, and leadership to make an impact on the business. The class brings together executives, managers, and technical specialists with varying levels of experience in AI.
The program combines synchronous online classes twice a week, ten hours of asynchronous activities per quarter, and an in-person session every five weeks throughout the one-year course. The in-person sessions are dedicated to leadership, case discussions, exchanges with experts, and networking.
Each module begins with a business challenge. Working in groups, you will develop business and technology artifacts, with guidance from experts during implementation and through project deliverables.
The program consists of 480 hours over 12 months, divided among synchronous sessions, asynchronous activities, projects, and in-person meetings.
You’ll go through four modules: efficiency and decision-making, market intelligence, innovation and new business, and AI scalability. Throughout these modules, you’ll build a portfolio of applied projects.
A college degree is required. The selection process includes application, review of documents and résumés, an interview, and final approval, taking into account the applicant’s background, goals, and fit with the program.
Yes. The MBA is a lato sensu graduate program recognized by the MEC.
Yes. The goal is precisely to expand the ability of professionals from different fields to link their business challenges to the possibilities offered by AI and data.
Yes. For three or more openings, companies can train professionals through a corporate training program, with specific terms for groups. The company can also organize special classes tailored to its specific context.
Yes. Classes are small and highly qualified, with close guidance from professors and mentors. In addition, Inteli partners with companies and startups on its projects, expanding students’ networking opportunities and exposing them to real-world corporate challenges.
Yes. The MBA program offers the option of an international study trip, subject to the schedule and conditions of that particular session.