Strategy and Innovation

The Oxford Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Strategy and Innovation is a master’s-level graduate qualification designed to enhance your ability to take effective strategic decisions in today’s dynamic business environment, and to innovate for competitive advantage. Designed for senior managers, this intellectually rich programme will extend your knowledge and broaden and deepen your skill base, with a clear focus on practical application.

The programme is based on four taught modules of four days each in the areas of strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, international business and strategy execution. The modular programme structure allows you to study alongside employment and complete a prestigious University of Oxford graduate-level qualification in one year.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation offers:

• a graduate-level qualification from the University of Oxford which builds on your existing professional development and experience;
• the highest standards of academic rigour with a practical approach to developing strategic thinking and execution, entrepreneurship, and innovation in a global environment;
• access to top-level teaching from world-leading experts, drawing on the University of Oxford’s strengths in strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship;
• membership of a unique network of peers and practitioners from around the globe; and
• lifelong association with the university through the business school, university networks and college membership - and a pathway to Oxford's Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA).

The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation adopts an assessment regime that requires participants to take four courses and satisfy the examiners in the assessment associated with each core course. Assessment will be a combination of written examinations, and individual assignments.

1. Academic ability

We recommend that applicants have a first-class or an upper second class undergraduate degree or equivalent international qualifications (GPA of 3.5). Applicants who do not hold such a qualification may be considered if they have a very strong employment record demonstrating a high degree of responsibility. Professional qualifications may also be taken into consideration.

All applicants are required to supply transcripts of their previous higher education qualifications as part of the online application. A transcript is an official document showing the modules taken and the marks/grades awarded. A certificate of completion is not sufficient. If receiving an offer on the programme, we will ask you to forward us hard copies of your transcripts.

We do not seek a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT score.

2. English language proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

• TOEFL iBT 110
• IELTS 7.5

3. Relevant work experience

Applicants normally have a minimum of five years' work experience, this is essential to making the candidate a valuable contributor to the student group and the learning experience of the Diploma.