Programme Content
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme
Orientation module
The orientation module will prepare you for the rest of the programme and will:
familiarise you with the online campus
provide you with an overview of the programme handbook
introduce you to the programme team
cover some introductory course material including pre-reading materials, basic definitions and a glossary
This will stand you in good stead as you embark on the rest of your programme.
Module 1
Artificial intelligence ecosystem
Explore the history and potential of AI within the context of the digital ecosystem.
Module 2
AI and machine learning: understanding the black box
Delve into the mechanics of the three main types of machine learning: supervised, reinforcement and unsupervised learning.
Module 3
Deep learning and neural networks
Understand what deep learning is and how it is powering the modern approach to AI.
Module 4
Working with intelligent machines
Explore the concept of intelligence in machines and the impact of AI in the labour market.
Module 5
Ethics of AI
Explore the hierarchy of ethical and legal considerations around artificial intelligence.
Module 6
How to drive AI in your business
Identify the potential business opportunity of AI in a specific context.
Oxford Strategic Innovation Programme
Module 1
A primer on innovation
Challenge popular cultural notions of innovation to understand the language and types of innovation, and the principles of building innovation systems.
Module 2
Organising for innovation
Explore organisational design and the structural and cultural elements of a business that allow it to innovate.
Module 3
Drivers of innovation: Technology and beyond
Explore models of innovation beyond popular notions of technological change and disruption
Module 4
4IR technology: Ethics and governance
Reflect on the ethics and governance considerations prompted by emerging technology.
Module 5
Corporate innovation strategies and platforms
Consider the corporate landscape of innovation, how platforms organise market competition and, in turn, shape the nature of innovation.
Module 6
Innovation in practice
Consider your context and the future of innovation in light of what you have learnt in this programme.
Oxford Executive Strategy Programme
Module 1
Unlocking strategy: The Oxford view.
Module 2
Working with futures: Addressing changing environments.
Module 3
Making strategy purposeful: Accommodating key stakeholders.
Module 4
Engaging players: Developing strategy statements that count.
Module 5
Building partnerships: Collaborating and competing.
Module 6
Broadening strategy processes: Designing new strategy processes.
Module 7
Strategy as practice: Assembling your playbook.
