Gain a firm foundation in executive finance for strategic decision-making.
6 weeks entirely online,
excluding orientation
Self-paced weekly modules,
7–10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort
of like-minded professionals
1
The ability to make informed, strategic decisions to drive your business forward with improved knowledge of executive finance.
2
Confidence to engage in discussions around a range of financial topics, and communicate your business decisions with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
3
An understanding of the key topics that are changing financial practices such as corporate governance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
4
Expert insight into exit strategies such as initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and the ability to ascertain whether value can be gained from them.
This Oxford Executive Finance 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. Saïd Business School and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Over the duration of this online programme, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 Valuation: Time value of money, net present value, and internal rate of return (IRR)
Learn how to calculate the value of a project.
Module 2 Financial decision-making: Measuring risk, return, and the cost of capital
Develop your understanding of financial decision-making strategies.
Module 3 Corporate finance: Raising capital effectively
Explore corporate finance in terms of capital structure, taxation, and bankruptcy.
Module 4 Exit strategies: Initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
Explore critical decisions companies make and whether value is gained through decisions.
Module 5 Corporate governance
Explore corporate governance issues in companies.
Module 6 Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors
Discover the components of ESG factors.
This programme has no prerequisites, and participants are not required to have extensive finance experience or knowledge.
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.
“In this programme, we fast track participants into the world of finance, giving them important analytical tools and an ability to communicate at the executive level on financial issues.”
– Joel Shapiro,
Programme Director
This Oxford Executive Finance Programme is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter, part of edX. 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.