Oxford Private Markets
Investments Programme
Develop practical skills and insights into the world of alternative investment management.
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6 weeks entirely online,
excluding orientation
Self-paced weekly modules,
7-10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort
of like-minded professionals
On completion of this programme, you'll walk away with:
An understanding of private markets, private equity, asset allocation, and the necessary skills to take advantage of new opportunities in investment management.
Fluency in the language and terminology of private markets, and the ability to compile an investment memorandum and implement a private market investment strategy.
The knowledge and tools to determine the value, fund the acquisition, enhance the value of private market assets, and anticipate the future of these alternative investments.
Insights into megatrends and future predictions of the private markets landscape, from leading Oxford faculty, as well as a host of over forty global industry experts.
Programme curriculum
Over the duration of this online programme, you'll work your way through the following modules:Module 1 Become fluent in the language of private markets
Appreciate the current state of the industry and identify all the stakeholders in the investment process.
Module 2 Private asset acquisition and management
Explore valuation, financial modelling, leverage, and exit strategies.
Module 3 Structuring investment vehicles
Explore the different fund structures, the fundraising process, fees, alignment of interests, and the secondary market.
Module 4 Performance evaluation for private investments
Perform accurate performance benchmarking and risk assessment.
Module 5 Asset owners: Role models in asset allocation
Learn how to allocate and manage an asset portfolio.
Module 6 Megatrends and the future of private markets
Discover trends and developments in developing markets and responsible investing shaping the industry's future.
About Preqin, a part of BlackRock Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insights. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.
This Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Your programme director
Ludovic Phalippou
Professor of Financial Economics, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Ludovic is head of the Finance, Accounting, Management and Economic Science (FAME) academic area at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. His research focuses on private market investments, specialising in the areas of fee tracking, interest alignment, and return benchmarking. He engages across the School, teaching asset management and private equity on the Oxford MBA, Executive MBA, MFE, and executive programmes.
He was named as one of the '40 Most Outstanding Business School Professors Under 40 in the World' in 2014, and as one of the '20 Most Influential Individuals in Private Equity in Europe' in 2016. Ludovic is the author of the renowned book Private Equity Laid Bare.
Subject matter expert
Aunnie Patton Power
Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Guest experts
Receive investment management training from a diverse group of over 40 world-leading industry experts and explore the many aspects of private markets. Some of these experts are featured below.
Chris Woodhouse
CEO, Tilney Group
Eamon Devlin
Partner, MJ Hudson
Charlotte Henderson
General Counsel, Emerging Markets Investments
Anne Margaret Glover
CEO and Co-Founder, Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd
Paul James Kennedy
Managing Director, JP Morgan
Eric Clement
Managing Director, Strategic Investments, NYCEDC
Gail McManus
Managing Director and Founder, Private Equity Recruitment
Mariana Popa
Principal, TPG
Erin Sarret
Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Linsay Trueman
Partner, Executive Search
Katherine Murray
Co-Founder and Partner, Avantia Law
Jennifer Choi
Managing Director, Industry Affairs, ILPA
Matteo Botto Poala
Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
Natalia Sigrist
Partner, Private Equity, Unigestion
James Ranger
Managing Director, Head of Sponsors and Structured Finance, Lloyds Bank
Yann Robard
Managing Partner, Whitehorse Liquidity Partners
Botsang Morobe
Private Equity Practitioner, Associate Principal, Public Investment Corporation
Marcia Elizabeth Christian Favale
Founder and CEO, Blingby; and Advisory Board Member, Women in PropTech
Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme Past Participant
An online education that sets you apart
This Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Earn a certificate of attendance recognising your online programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.