MBA

The Oxford MBA is a highly prestigious and rigorous program designed to develop exceptional business leaders capable of making a significant impact in the global marketplace. Delivered by Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, this one-year full-time course combines a deep multidisciplinary perspective with a distinctive leadership focus, preparing graduates to excel across a wide range of industries and sectors. The curriculum is structured around core modules covering essential business disciplines such as finance, strategy, marketing, and operations, complemented by elective courses that allow students to tailor their learning experience according to their career aspirations and interests. Students benefit from a diverse and international cohort, fostering a global perspective and a rich environment for networking and collaboration. The program emphasizes experiential learning through real-world projects, case studies, and interactions with senior industry leaders, ensuring that graduates are equipped with practical skills and strategic insight. Leadership development is a central element of the Oxford MBA, incorporating personalized coaching, team-based exercises, and reflective practices to cultivate self-awareness and ethical decision-making. The school’s strong alumni network, comprising influential executives and entrepreneurs worldwide, provides valuable connections and career support. The Oxford MBA is an ideal choice for ambitious professionals seeking to accelerate their careers, pivot into new industries, or start their own ventures. With its distinguished reputation, rigorous academic standards, and commitment to fostering responsible leadership, the Oxford MBA offers a transformative educational experience that prepares graduates to lead with confidence and integrity in an increasingly complex global economy.

The one-year MBA programme at Oxford comprises an intensive series of:

• stimulating lectures
• energetic seminars
• intensive small group work
• team project work

A key aim of the programme is to develop your ability to think logically, laterally and independently that will take you anywhere in the world.

MBA launch

This three-week residential programme is designed to introduce you to the worldclass business school community at Saïd Business School and to college and University life at Oxford. During MBA Launch, you will be introduced to talent development through soft skill training and coaching. You will start to build fundamental skills to support the core courses, particularly in Business Finance, Accounting and Analytics. MBA Launch also includes the start of the Leadership Fundamentals course and a one-day workshop with a guest speaker to introduce each year’s GOTO topic.

Michaelmas term

During this term you will start to build the foundations of business by completing core courses. You will also have access to support courses and will begin working on your talent development plan. The first integrative module takes place during Michaelmas and focuses on Entrepreneurship. You will also begin working on your GOTO tutorials. 

Hilary term

During Hilary you will continue to work on core courses as well as choosing your elective courses. The Entrepreneurship Project takes place during this term as well as the second integrative module, Global Rules of the Game, is taught during Hilary.

Trinity term

Throughout Trinity you will work on further elective courses and continue to work on the last integrative module, Responsible Business.

Summer

During the summer there is a choice of options:

• a four to six-week strategic consulting project
• summer electives
• an internship of up to 8 ~ 9 weeks

Capstone

The course ends with a student developed final session of lectures, workshops and celebrations during the first two weeks of September.

Core courses

• Accounting
• Analytics
• Business Finance
• Firms and Markets
• Leadership Fundamentals
• Strategy
• Technology and Operations Management
• Marketing

Elective courses

• Applications of Game Theory
• Asset Management
• Business in China
• Cases in Finance and Investments
• Consulting in Practice
• Corporate Turnaround & Business Transformation
• Corporate Valuation
• Digital & Social Media Strategy
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Financial Crises and Risk Management
• Financial Market Trading
• Global Strategy
• Leadership: Perspectives from the Humanities
• Lean Six Sigma
• Leveraging the Power of Networks
• Marketing Analytics
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
• Negotiations: Strategy and Practice
• Political Economy for Business Leaders
• Private Equity
• Project Management
• Real Estate
• Reputation and Leadership
• Rethinking Business
• Social Finance
• Strategy & Innovation
• Supply Chain Management
• The Nature of the Corporation
• Understanding and Innovating in the Collaborative Economy

1. An undergraduate degree
2. Relevant professional experience detailed in a 1-page CV
3. GMAT or GRE score
4. English test (if required)
5. Two professional/academic References
6. Mandatory essays: 
   • How do you fit with Oxford Saïd's mission? (Maximum 500 words)
   • Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you? (Maximum 250 words)
7. A completed online application form along with a £150 application fee

• Saïd Business School scholarships
• Global Education
• Hill Foundation Scholarships

The Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School is a prestigious postgraduate programme designed to develop future business leaders with a global perspective. The programme is typically completed in 12 months and is delivered in a full-time format. The curriculum combines core modules in leadership, strategy, finance, and operations with a wide range of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their learning to their career interests. Students benefit from a diverse, international cohort, fostering a rich learning environment rooted in cross-cultural dialogue and global networking. The programme incorporates experiential learning components, including real-world consulting projects, simulations, and an optional London Business Practicum, which gives students practical exposure to complex business challenges. The Oxford MBA emphasizes ethical leadership, innovation, and sustainability, integrating these themes throughout the coursework. Recognizing the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, the programme offers dedicated tracks in entrepreneurship, access to incubators, and partnership with Oxford’s various entrepreneurship centres. Students have opportunities to participate in leadership development programmes, workshops, and speaker series featuring industry leaders and academics. The admissions process is highly competitive, considering academic achievement, professional experience, leadership potential, and personal qualities. Graduates of the Oxford MBA benefit from strong alumni networks, access to global career services, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. The programme is highly ranked internationally and is associated with Oxford’s renowned reputation for academic excellence. International students are welcomed and supported through dedicated accommodation, orientation, and mentorship programmes to ensure a smooth transition into campus life and academic rigor. Overall, the Oxford MBA prepares graduates not only for senior management roles but also for impactful leadership in various sectors including finance, consulting, technology, and non-profit organizations.