Oxford Strategic Management Executive Programme

Enhance your executive skills and develop an advanced strategic management toolkit to make an impact in business.

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6 months, including orientation and 2 week-long breaks

Self-paced weekly modules,
7-10 hours per week

Learn alongside a global cohort of like-minded professionals

Choose from flexible
payment options

On completion of this programme, you'll walk away with:

A comprehensive approach to management that enables you to successfully navigate change and disruption as you lead your team in an increasingly complex and connected world.
The knowledge to make informed business and financial decisions, and the skills to think critically about the current workplace climate.
The ability to effectively lead your team and organisation towards achieving strategic goals and delivering value.
Relevant, research-based insights from outstanding faculty and guest experts, and the opportunity to learn alongside a global cohort of professionals.

The Oxford Strategic Management Executive 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.

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.

Programme curriculum

Over the duration of this online programme, you'll work through three different sections that are designed to enhance your professional impact. The weeks consist of:

Week 0: Programme orientation
Welcome to your Online Campus
Meet and engage with your learning and peer networks as you navigate the Online Campus.

Section I

Week 1–8: Executive leadership

Empower high-performance teams using effective leadership strategies that add value and purpose to your business. Learn to maximise your influence and align your leadership style with your organisation's goals.

Week 9: Programme break – Orientation to executive finance

Section II

Week 10–15: Executive finance

Leverage finance as part of your executive toolkit to make more strategic decisions and improve overall business performance. Develop a working knowledge of corporate governance, valuations, and mergers and acquisitions, and confidently communicate your ideas with financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Week 16: Programme break – Orientation to executive strategy

Section III

Week 17–23: Executive strategy

Tackle the complexities of a changing business landscape with a creative and contemporary approach to organisational strategy. Drawing on active Oxford research, explore how breadth within strategic and long-term thinking is key to drive success within your business in today's economy.

This programme is for you if you are:

Seeking career growth and want to improve your professional impact by growing your knowledge and building a long-term, powerful network
Preparing for management and need to gain practical tools to take on a more senior leadership position within your team or organisation
Looking to enhance your management skill set to tackle contemporary business challenges and leverage new opportunities

Programme Directors

Tim Morris

Emeritus Professor, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Tim Morris is a leading international expert in professional service firms (PSFs). His research on the role and development of CEOs in large corporations was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and his work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Financial Times, CNN, and Forbes.

You'll also hear from a number of guest experts, including renowned industry professionals and global leaders during the programme, who will share their insights and opinions. Get the prospectus to see the full list.

Joel Shapiro

Professor of Financial Economics, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Programme Director of the Oxford Executive Finance Programme

Joel is an expert in the regulation and governance of financial institutions. He teaches business finance on the Oxford MBA and Executive MBA at Saïd Business School. His research areas include corporate governance, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, credit ratings, and executive compensation.

Trudi Lang

Associate Professor in Management Practice and Programme Director of the Oxford Executive Strategy Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Trudi Lang is Titular Associate Professor in Management Practice and Co-Director of the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre.

Prior to joining the School, Trudi served in positions such as Director of Strategic Foresight at the World Economic Forum and as Consultant for Strategic Foresight at the OECD.

Trudi holds a PhD (DPhil, Management Studies) from the University of Oxford and is a member of the Strategic Management Society and the Academy of Management.

Trudi's research focuses on strategic reframing and strategy development to help senior executives lead their organisations through turbulent contexts

Richard Whittington

Professor of Strategic Management and Programme Director of the Oxford Executive Strategy Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Richard is a leader in the field of Strategy-as-Practice research, having published the first paper in the field (1996).

The Strategy-as-Practice movement has revitalised research on strategy processes, with formally-recognised streams in such leading conferences as the Strategic Management Society, the Academy of Management, the European Group for Organizational Studies and the British Academy of Management.

Richard is author of eleven books, including two influential textbooks on strategy: Exploring Strategy, ranked by the Financial Times teaching power index as the top strategy textbook worldwide, and What is Strategy – and Does it Matter?, past winner of the Management Consulting Association prize for the best management book of the year. He has published in leading journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, the Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, Organization Studies, Research Policy and the Strategic Management Journal. His work has received more than 50,000 citations.

"To prepare for the post-COVID-19 era, leaders need to do more than fine-tune their day-to-day tasks; they need to be ready and willing to rethink how they operate, and even why they exist. To put it another way, leaders need to step back, take a breath, and consider a broader perspective."McKinsey, 2021

An online education that sets you apart

This Oxford Strategic Management Executive 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.