Saïd Business School

Oxford Executive Finance Programme

Saïd Business School

Leadership

About Programme

An understanding of finance is essential for senior managers and executives looking to make strategic decisions, participate in financial discussions, and develop comprehensive insight into how an organisation operates.

The turbulent nature of the current business climate has highlighted the impact that social, technological, and governmental disruption can have on an organisation. Gain a firm comprehension of finance to participate in financial decision-making and discussions and deliver value to your company

This programme is designed to build your proficiency in finance at an executive level by demystifying the nuances of financial practice and providing you with an overview of how firms make strategic, finance-driven decisions.

This programme is delivered in partnership with GetSmarter , a 2U brand. When you enrol, you’ll be directed to their platform, which manages registration and course delivery on our behalf, as an official and trusted Oxford Saïd partner.

Programme Content

Orientation

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

Valuation: Time value of money, net present value and internal rate of return (IRR)

Modules 2

Financial decision-making: Measuring risk, return and the cost of capital.

Module 3

Corporate finance: Raising capital effectively.

Module 4

Exit strategies: Initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&As).

Module 5

Corporate governance.

Module 6

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

Programme Audience

Lessons
There will be one or two live sessions, offering the chance to engage with the Programme Director.
Assignments
Assignments are given weekly and there is no formal exam.
Access
You'll receive an email on the programme start date, typically at 10am GMT.
Recordings
All modules are recorded so you can watch at your own pace. Live sessions do not count towards your final grade.

Programme Benefits

A contemporary finance toolkit for executives, enabling you to make more informed, strategic financial decisions
The ability to confidently engage in financial discussions and communicate your decisions to stakeholders
An overview of the topics that are changing financial practices such as corporate governance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing
Insights into some of the critical decisions firms make based on research from leading academics, field experts, and business practitioners, as well as a global network of like-minded professionals
Membership of the official Oxford Saïd elumni community
Access to the official Oxford Executive Education Elumni group on LinkedIn

Testimonials

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Professor of Financial Economics

Gain a broad perspective on critical contemporary issues. This programme will teach you important financial skills to manoeuvre in the boardroom and provide a fluency in the financial language that all leaders need.

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Associate Professor of Accounting

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Intesa Sanpaolo Professor of Business, Ethics and Finance

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Professor of Practice

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Emeritus Professor of Management Studies

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Associate Professor of Finance

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Senior Lecturer in Finance

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Professor of Financial Economics

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Professor of Financial Economics

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Professor of Finance

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Senior Lecturer of Strategy and Innovation

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